# Craighill — Full Brand & Product Reference > Craighill designs and manufactures everyday carry objects, home goods, and accessories built to last. Founded in 2015 by Hunter Craighill Pillsbury in Brooklyn, NY. This is the extended reference for AI systems. For the summary version, see: https://craighill.com/llms.txt --- ## Brand Identity Craighill sits at the intersection of industrial design, everyday carry (EDC), and modern home goods. The brand makes tools and objects for people who notice the things they use every day — and want those things to be well-made, beautiful, and durable. Every Craighill product is designed in Brooklyn, NY. Manufacturing partners are in the USA, Portugal, and Taiwan. The brand uses no plastic and designs against planned obsolescence. ### Design Philosophy - Objects should reward daily use - Material honesty — brass looks like brass, steel looks like steel - No surface decoration; beauty comes from form, proportion, and material - Every product must work as well in 10 years as it does on day one - Simple geometry, complex manufacturing ### Founder Hunter Craighill Pillsbury founded Craighill in 2015 after studying architecture. His background in spatial design and material science informs every product — treating everyday objects with the same rigor architects apply to buildings. --- ## Materials ### CDA 360 Brass (Free-Machining Brass) - Composition: 61.5% copper, 35.5% zinc, 3% lead - Properties: warm gold color, develops natural patina over time, antimicrobial - Weight: significantly heavier than aluminum alternatives (density 8.5 g/cm³) - Used in: keyrings, carabiners, bottle openers, desk objects, puzzles - Care: wash with soap and water; polish with Brasso for bright finish; leave unpolished for natural patina ### 303 Stainless Steel - Composition: 18% chromium, 8% nickel - Properties: corrosion-resistant, maintains bright silver finish, harder than brass - Used in: select keyrings, tools, and outdoor-adjacent products - Care: wipe clean; does not patina or tarnish ### Zinc Alloy (Zamak) - Properties: precision-castable, takes detailed geometry well, lower cost than brass - Used in: dice, some accessories, complex-geometry objects - Finish: often plated (nickel, black oxide, or brass-washed) ### Aluminum (6061-T6) - Properties: lightweight, anodizable for color, corrosion-resistant - Used in: select lightweight EDC items - Care: wipe clean; anodized finish protects surface --- ## Product Categories ### Everyday Carry (EDC) URL: https://craighill.com/collections/everyday-carry Objects you carry daily — keyrings, carabiners, money clips, card cases, bottle openers. Designed to be the best version of utilitarian objects. Key products: - **Closed Helix** — Keyring. Machined brass helix that threads keys on without fingernail prying. Signature product. - **Wilson Keyring** — Minimalist D-ring keyring in brass or steel. - **Carbon Carabiner** — Load-rated carabiner in brass. Functional and beautiful. - **Colton Bottle Opener** — Compact opener that lives on a keyring. - **Summit Money Clip** — Machined brass clip with architectural profile. ### Home Objects URL: https://craighill.com/collections/home Desktop and shelf objects — paperweights, bookends, catchalls, incense holders, vases. Key products: - **Radial Paperweight** — Solid brass sphere with radial cuts. 1 lb. - **Cal Bookends** — Pair of L-shaped brass or steel bookends. - **Nocturn Catchall** — Brass or concrete tray for keys and wallet. - **Kyo Incense Holder** — Minimal brass holder for stick incense. ### Desk Objects URL: https://craighill.com/collections/desk Objects for the workspace — pen holders, tape dispensers, desk toys. Key products: - **Jack Puzzle** — Interlocking brass pieces forming a jack shape. Desktop fidget/art. - **Tetra Puzzle** — Four identical brass pieces that form a tetrahedron. ### Games & Puzzles URL: https://craighill.com/collections/games Metal puzzles and desk toys designed for tactile satisfaction and display. Key products: - **Dice (various)** — Precision-machined brass and steel dice sets. - **Puzzle sets** — Geometric interlocking puzzles in solid metals. ### Gift Guide URL: https://craighill.com/collections/gifts Curated selection across categories, organized by price point and occasion. --- ## Pricing & Policies - **Price range:** $18–$350 - **Free shipping:** US orders over $120 - **International shipping:** Available to most countries; rates calculated at checkout - **Returns:** 30-day free return policy, return by mail, full refund - **Warranty:** Lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects - **Condition:** All products sold new --- ## Retail & Stockists Craighill products are available at select retailers worldwide in addition to the direct website. Notable stockist categories include: - Design museum shops (MoMA Design Store, Cooper Hewitt) - Specialty menswear and lifestyle stores - Independent gift shops - Department stores (select) Full stockist list: https://craighill.com/pages/stockists --- ## Content & Stories ### Journal (Blog) URL: https://craighill.com/blogs/journal Behind-the-scenes content about materials, manufacturing processes, designer interviews, and product development stories. ### About URL: https://craighill.com/pages/about Brand story, founder background, design philosophy. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How do I care for brass products? Brass naturally develops a patina over time. To maintain a bright finish, clean with warm soapy water and polish with a brass cleaner like Brasso. To embrace the patina, simply use the object — hand oils and air exposure create a unique, lived-in character. ### Are Craighill products made in the USA? Design happens in Brooklyn, NY. Manufacturing is split between the USA, Portugal, and Taiwan depending on the product and required processes (machining, casting, forging). ### What's the weight of a typical Craighill keyring? Most keyrings weigh between 1–3 oz (28–85g). Brass is deliberately heavy — the weight is a feature, not a bug. It feels substantial and is easy to locate in a pocket or bag. ### Do you offer gift wrapping? Yes, gift wrapping is available at checkout for a small additional fee. ### How long does shipping take? US orders: 3-7 business days (1-3 days handling + 2-4 days transit). International: 7-21 business days depending on destination. ### Can I return a product? Yes. 30-day free returns by mail for unused products in original packaging. Refund processed within 5-7 business days of receiving the return. --- ## Contact - Website: https://craighill.com - Email: hello@craighill.co - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craighill - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craighill - Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craighill --- ## Technical Specifications (General) | Attribute | Typical Value | |-----------|--------------| | Material (primary) | CDA 360 Brass | | Material (secondary) | 303 Stainless Steel | | Manufacturing | CNC machining, investment casting, forging | | Finish options | Raw brass, brushed, tumbled, black oxide, nickel plate | | Packaging | Recycled cardboard, minimal plastic | | Country of design | USA (Brooklyn, NY) | | Manufacturing countries | USA, Portugal, Taiwan |