Hawaiian Koa Cigar Pen, in platinum

I was going to say, ‘another day, another cigar’ But apparently that’s what I said last time I posted the sister of this gorgeous koa pen in my first 30 days challenge.

My first intentional remake of a pen. (cause the other one sold). I guess it really is one of my favorites, and thus, this one isn’t for sale… I love the swirly burley look of this wood. Reminds me of walnut burl, but easier to work. This pen is finished with Walnut oil to bring out the gorgeous grain, and high build friction polish.

about Koa, copied from my earlier post:
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One of the fastest growing Hawaiian trees, Acacia Koa was used by the ancient Hawaiians to build dugout canoes. The reddish wood is sought for use in wood carving, musical instruments, and furniture. Koa is also a tonewood, often used in the construction of ukuleles, acoustic guitars, the Weissenborn-style Hawaiian steel guitar and longboards.
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This is the 3rd project in my 30 projects in 30 days challenge

cross posted on Facebook: B C Woodworking
other projects, (but not this pen) for sale on Etsy: B C Woodworking

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