Marcus "Mack" Bennett
Owner and Master Barber
Our Story
Built on Respect for the Craft
Crown & Blade opened in 2014 to bring traditional barbering, dependable service, and a more refined shop experience to Royal Oak.
Since 2014
A Neighborhood Shop With a Higher Standard
Crown & Blade started with a simple idea: that a barbershop could feel both traditional and genuinely refined at the same time. Marcus Bennett opened the doors on Heritage Row in 2014 with two chairs, a set of properly maintained tools, and a commitment to doing the work the right way.
Over the years the shop has grown to five barbers, a renovated interior, and a roster of regulars from across Royal Oak and the surrounding neighborhoods. What hasn't changed is the approach — listen first, work carefully, and finish with intention.
We're proud to be a part of downtown Royal Oak, and we treat every client who sits in the chair the same way: with attention, consistency, and respect.
What We Stand For
Four Values Behind Every Cut
The standards every barber in the shop is held to.
Precision
Every cut is measured against the details — the hairline, the blend, the finish.
Consistency
You should get the same quality standard from any barber in the shop, every visit.
Hospitality
A comfortable chair, an unhurried conversation, and respect for your time.
Craftsmanship
Traditional tools, proper technique, and a genuine respect for the craft.
The Shop Timeline
From Two Chairs to Five Barbers
A short history of Crown & Blade in Royal Oak.
- ●2014
Crown & Blade opens
Marcus Bennett opens the shop on Heritage Row with two chairs and a commitment to traditional barbering done right.
- ●2017
The shop expands
A third barber station is added to keep up with a growing roster of regular clients from across Royal Oak.
- ●2021
Renovation and growth
The interior is renovated with walnut cabinetry and classic tile, and the team grows to four barbers.
- ●Today
Five barbers, one standard
Five barbers now serve the Royal Oak community under the same standard of precision, consistency, and hospitality.
The Shop Experience
What a Visit Feels Like
From the moment you sit down, the appointment is built around you. We keep it unhurried, clean, and focused on the details that make a cut last.
- Thoughtful consultations
- Comfortable, unhurried appointments
- Clean tools and workstations
- Premium grooming products
- Respect for the client's time
- Attention to finishing details
Our Community
Proudly Part of Royal Oak
We value this neighborhood, the local businesses around us, and the long-term relationships we've built with the people who keep coming back. A barbershop only works when the people in it trust the people doing the work — and we don't take that trust for granted.
The Team
The Five Behind the Chairs
Meet the barbers who keep the standard consistent.
Andre Collins
Senior Barber
Luis Ramirez
Barber
Devin Brooks
Barber
Elijah Grant
Barber
Ready to Sit in the Chair?
Book your appointment with the barber of your choice, or reserve the next available chair.