Hat Box (All Branches of the Military)

$370.00 USD
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Custom Military Hat Box

A cover deserves more than a cardboard box.

Handcrafted in San Diego from premium hardwoods, this custom military hat box is built to hold a combination cover (or equivalent from any branch) in a piece that actually looks like it belongs in the mess. Exterior is approximately 16" × 16" × 10" tall. Interior is 12.5" × 12.5" × 8.5" so the cover sits properly with room to spare.

Boxes ship standard as a clean, blank hardwood case. Add engraving on the windows, the underside of the lid, a name plate, rank device, command, or dates — we build each one to order. Walnut upgrade, LED lighting, and window text engraving are available as add-ons and can be found in our catalog for purchase with your order.

Perfect for:

  • CPO, SCPO, and MCPO combination covers
  • Officer and other branch covers
  • Retirement, promotion, or transfer gifts
  • Anyone who wants their cover displayed instead of stored

Made by a fellow Navy veteran. Every box is finished by hand. 

Size: ~16" × 16" × 10" exterior / 12.5" × 12.5" × 8.5" interior
Materials: Premium hardwoods (cherry, walnut, and others by request)
Options: Blank or fully customized, walnut upgrade, window engraving, LED set available as addons in our catalog.  

All hat boxes are custom built. Most orders take about two weeks. Leave your details in the cart comments or email terry@thegoatwoodworks.com and we’ll confirm the design before we start cutting.

CPO Cutlass Holder

$340.00 USD
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CPO Cutlass Holder

Give the Chief’s cutlass the place of honor it deserves.

Handcrafted in San Diego from premium hardwoods, this shield-style holder features a raised CPO, SCPO, or MCPO anchor mounted proud on the face. The official Navy cutlass and scabbard hang crossed between the anchor and shield and are secured at the top with two adjustable leather straps.

Available in rich cherry or classic walnut. Choose the exact rank device that matches the Chief you’re honoring.

Perfect for:

  • CPO initiation / Khaki Ball
  • Retirement
  • Transfer or change of command
  • Birthday or any milestone in the Goat Locker

Built by a fellow Navy veteran. Each piece is finished by hand so it looks as sharp on the bulkhead as it does in the mess.

Materials: Premium cherry or walnut hardwood
Options: CPO, SCPO, or MCPO carved wooden anchor
Includes: Two adjustable leather straps

Hand Crafted Two and Three-Knuckle Chief Petty Officer Ring

$60.00 USD
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Handcrafted Walnut Three-Knuckle Chief Petty Officer Ring Born on the Crest of a Wave – Est. 1893

Honor the proud legacy of the United States Navy Chief Petty Officer with this distinctive three-knuckle wooden ring. Expertly crafted from rich, dark walnut, this ring captures the strength, tradition, and seafaring spirit of the Navy’s backbone.

The centerpiece engraving prominently features the historic date 1893, marking the official establishment of the Chief Petty Officer rank on April 1st. Arcing across the ring is the legendary phrase “Born on the crest of a wave,” drawn from the timeless Navy chant that embodies the unbreakable, saltwater-born resilience of every Chief:

“I was born on the crest of a wave and rocked in the cradle of the deep…”

Each ring is precision-machined using CNC technology and detailed with laser engraving for crisp, deep lines that highlight the natural beauty of the walnut grain. The top of the ring offers multiple finish options — allowing you to customize it to your personal style or unit traditions. Every piece is then carefully hand-finished, sanded, and sealed to ensure a comfortable fit and lasting durability for daily wear or display.

This isn’t just jewelry — it’s a wearable tribute to Chief Petty Officer leadership, deckplate expertise, and over 130 years of naval heritage. Whether you’re a current Chief, a proud veteran, a family member, or a collector, this ring makes a powerful statement of service and pride.

Details:

  • Material: Premium solid walnut
  • Style: Three-knuckle design for a bold, substantial feel
  • Engraving: 1893 + “Born on the crest of a wave”
  • Finish: Hand-rubbed and sealed (multiple top variations)
  • Production: CNC + laser engraved, hand finished

Perfect as a personal keepsake, retirement gift, CPO initiation present, or addition to your challenge coin and memorabilia collection. Wear your Navy pride on your hand — forged in wood, built with respect.

Handmade with pride in San Diego by a fellow Navy veteran.

Double Decker Coin Holders

$160.00 USD
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Double Decker Coin Holder

Show off the collection the way a Sailor would — two decks, one statement piece.

Handcrafted in San Diego from premium hardwoods, this double-decker holder gives you two full levels of display space for up to 150 challenge coins. The 22-inch base keeps everything stable and organized while the raised upper deck adds presence without eating extra desk or bulkhead space.

Each piece is built to order. Choose natural wood finish, bottom-only display, or our California Bear version. Add a name plate, rank, command, dates, or custom engraving so it actually belongs to the Sailor who earned the coins.

Perfect for:

  • Chiefs and senior enlisted or officer collections
  • Retirement or transfer gifts
  • Office, goat locker, or home display
  • Anyone who has more coins than a single-row holder can handle

Made by a fellow Navy veteran. Every holder is finished by hand so it looks as good as the coins it holds.

Capacity: Up to 150 challenge coins
Base width: Approximately 22 inches
Materials: Premium hardwoods (cherry, walnut, and others by request)
Options: Full double decker, bottom-only, California Bear, plus custom engraving

All holders are built custom. Most orders ship within two weeks. Add your personalization notes in the cart or email terry@thegoatwoodworks.com if you want to talk through the design first.

Custom 24 Inch Paddle

$150.00 USD
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Custom 24 Inch Paddle

A transfer paddle that actually looks like it was made for the Sailor receiving it.

Handcrafted in San Diego from premium hardwoods, this 24-inch paddle is built to order for Navy ranks, ratings, and commands — or for any other branch or unit you need. Choose a standard rank style (E-4 through E-6 and more), an MA badge paddle, or a clean round-handle version, then tell us the engraving and handle wrap color.

Each paddle is made from the same hardwoods we use on our hat boxes and coin holders. The handle is wrapped in your choice of color: red, white, blue, gold, black, khaki, orange, green, or grey. Extra colors are available on request.

Perfect for:

  • Transfer and farewell gifts
  • Promotion or advancement
  • Command or rating recognition
  • Anyone who earned the paddle the hard way

Made by a fellow Navy veteran. Every paddle is finished by hand.

Length: 24 inches
Materials: Premium hardwoods (walnut, maple, cherry, and others)
Handle wrap colors: Red, white, blue, gold, black, khaki, orange, green, grey (others available)
Styles: 3rd / 2nd / 1st Class Petty Officer, MA Badge, Standard Round Handle, plus fully custom designs

Leave your engraving text and wrap color in the cart comments. Questions? Email terry@thegoatwoodworks.com and we’ll lock in the details before we start cutting.

Hard Wood Hammer

$175.00 USD
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Hard Wood Hammer

Not a shop hammer.

Handcrafted in San Diego from premium hardwood, this ceremonial hammer is pre-cut and shaped with a CPO, SCPO, or MCPO anchor and the year 1893 engraved on the face or any custom engraving you desire. The left side of the head is left clean so we can laser-engrave text, a logo, a command, or a photo. The end cap of the handle can be customized the same way.

The head is 9" tall × 4.25" × 4.25" and weighs about 5 lbs. The handle is wrapped in paracord in the colors you choose: red, white, blue, gold, black, khaki, orange, green, or grey. Other colors are available on request.

Perfect for:

  • Transfer and retirement gifts
  • CPO season and Khaki Ball
  • Command or mess presentations
  • Anyone who earned the right to hang it on the bulkhead instead of swinging it

Made by a fellow Navy veteran. Each hammer is built to order.

Head size: 9" × 4.25" × 4.25"
Weight: ~5 lbs
Materials: Premium hardwoods (walnut, maple, cherry, and others)
Face engraving: CPO, SCPO, or MCPO anchor + 1893
Handle wrap: Red, white, blue, gold, black, khaki, orange, green, grey (others available)

Leave your engraving text and wrap colors in the cart comments. Most hammers ship in about two weeks. Questions? Email terry@thegoatwoodworks.com and we’ll confirm the design before we start cutting.

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