A Note from the Founder
I've always had a deep appreciation for expert craftsmanship and the skilled artisans behind it. Yet the demand for cheaper and faster has grown stronger than ever, with events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Prime Day dominating the shopping landscape.
I've never understood this desire. It promotes a disconnected, disinterested, and unsustainable way of consuming — one that ignores the artisan behind the art and prioritizes convenience over intention.
In early 2023, I founded Gladfellow to create a deeper connection to the goods we buy, the people who make them, and the like-minded individuals who value quality and care.
As Kahlil Gibran wrote, "Work is love made visible." What better way to make so much love visible?!
Over time, as the store evolved, I decided the name Gladfellow no longer fully encompassed the spirit of the brand.
A community has formed. People who believe in the old way of doing things: carefully, intentionally, with expertise and soul...
A Last Manner.
And so, in February of 2026, Gladfellow became Last Manner.
The future is analog. The future is human. And together - along with our craftspeople and our customers - I look forward to carrying the torch of the Last Manner.
Warm regards,
Jeff Galfer
Owner, Last Manner
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A Timeline of Last Manner
It’s been a wild ride—what started as a dream is now a story worth telling. Here are the moments that turned an idea into Last Manner.
February 2023
A Strike Approaches
As a Screen Actors Guild strike looms, owner and actor Jeff Galfer sees the perfect opportunity to pursue his second dream: opening a store dedicated to the beautiful, hard-to-find accessories he’s always loved. With a passion for craftsmanship and a commitment to supporting artisans, the journey begins.
March 4th, 2023
The Build Commences
The official work into building a website and opening the store has begun. Jeff blind emails vendors, pitching them to work with our new store. Pictured here is the first draft of our website, originally called Gladfellow.
May 3rd, 2023
Gladfellow Opens
Our final website is revealed and our e-commerce store opens to the public. Two months of exhilerating, but difficult work sourcing vendors, designing packaging, tweaking the website, photographing product (amongst many other things) have culminated into this exciting moment.
May 5, 2023
Our First Sale
While a few customers helped us test the site with purchases in April, our first official sale is on this day. Pictured here is the first item we sold: a black Banshu Hamono Higonokami Folding Knife.
March 7, 2024
Gladfellow LLC
Gladfellow grows to represent over 25 of the world’s top everyday carry (EDC) brands, transitioning from a DBA to an official LLC, further solidifying its role as a premier curator of EDC essentials.
February 2025
Worldwide Success
In just under two years, Gladfellow establishes customers across five continents and in over twenty countries. In the United States alone, Gladfellow reaches 49 out of 50 states, including Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. Wyoming, we’re waiting for you!
April 2025
Our 50th State!
With an order fulfilled to Newcastle, Wyoming, Gladfellow officially reaches all 50 states and U.S. territories. Thank you for helping us cross the entire map!
February 2026
Gladfellow Becomes Last Manner
With this change, our new name more accurately represents who we are and what we stand for.
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