Our Mission: To Honor Every Journey

Every life is a collection of unique journeys—of service, of family, of quiet struggles and unseen triumphs. At Major’s Mark, our mission is simple: to honor those journeys. We believe that the most meaningful moments deserve to be marked with precision, care, and a deep respect for the story they represent.

This belief was forged over a 26-year career in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army. My name is John Schuster, and for decades, I was surrounded by the powerful stories of the men and women I served alongside. I learned that behind every uniform is a unique path, a story of sacrifice, courage, and resilience. When I traded my own uniform for a laser engraver, I brought that core lesson with me.

Major’s Mark is the expression of that mission. We started by creating tributes to military service, but soon realized that a journey can take many forms. We honor the joyful, chaotic journey of family with our pet-focused creations, inspired by our own mischievous Bichon Frise, Humphrey. We honor the journey of a shared moment with personalized barware, sparked by a love for a good glass of bourbon.

Each piece we craft, whether for a promotion, a pet, or a personal passion, is our way of making a mark on a journey worth celebrating.

But what about the stories we don’t see? The quiet journeys of strangers all around us? This question led to the next evolution of our mission: The Pen Drop Project. It’s a global kindness experiment that turns a simple pen into a catalyst for connection—a way to honor the journeys of people we may never meet, proving that a small gesture can create a powerful ripple.

t Major’s Mark, we combine military precision with a profound respect for the stories that shape us. Whether you’re marking a milestone or starting a story for a stranger to find, we are committed to delivering exceptional quality and meaning.

Because every journey deserves a Major’s Mark.