Knox Handmade Toys
We take pride in creating toys for kids of all ages that are durable, functional, fun, & beautiful. Learn more about our toys then browse our calendar below to see when you can test drive a toy before taking the perfect piece home!
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Inspiration for the toys that we make comes from a variety of places, most of them real world situations. Our fire truck, for instance, came directly from a cell phone picture of a caution sign outside a local volunteer fire department! There are stories behind most of the toy’s designs, feel free to ask about them when you see us at a market.
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We are proud to have Hobby Hardwood Alabama as our exclusive wood supplier. Check the video of our trip to the saw mill, then explore their website and let Robert teach you more about the different species they source and how they prepare them.
We do not turn our own accessories. The round pieces are sourced from a variety of companies around the country.
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Knox Handmade Toys starts with our own patterns drawn on a variety of hardwood. The next step is cutting each piece out, drilling any holes, and sanding them smooth.
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The completed pieces are coated with food grade mineral oil and oven cured. Once dry, the pieces are assembled with non-toxic wood glue, accessories are added, and they are ready to be played with!
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This is our FAVORITE part; test driving the toys with you at events! We love meeting each of you and seeing our handmade toys being enjoyed by kids of all ages. Review our upcoming events by clicking test drive a toy below and make plans to come play with us!
We would love to meet you in person at one of the many festivals we attend!
Event details are linked to the event hosts website on each event.
Shop our online store
We would love for you to browse our online selection to add some fun to your toy box! During the fall and Holiday season, our online inventory is kept low to ensure we have adequate inventory for our many events. If you are looking for something in particular, please reach out to us and we can take a look together.
** Please be patient with us during large events with shipping times. All orders will be processed promptly when we return from events