Black Pen Mistress

[Don Cowles]

This little knife is Robert Eggerling carbon damascus with Black Pen mother-of-pearl scales. Jim Small did a superb rendition of fine English scroll in a tiny area.

 

[Tom Militano]

Beautiful knife, as usual Don. What is black pen mother of pearl, I don't remember ever hearing of it before?
Tom

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Now I have found a new handle material that I want on a knife. Where can I purchase Black Pen MOP?

Absolutely fantastic looking knife, by the way.

 

[Don Cowles]

Black pen is a shell from the Philippines. It really looks more like toroise shell than mother of pearl; very subtle stuff. I got it from Joe Culpepper at Mother of Pearl company.

 

[NickWheeler]

Muy bueno Don!

That's a real sharp piece. I had never heard of that type of pearl either. Thanks for the info.

-Nick-

 

[Don Hanson III]

Very nice Don, great work. I have some of this shell but have not used any yet, may have to soon though.

Don Hanson

 

[SharpByCoop]

I love this piece. I am a BIG fan of Jim and Don's work, and this one goes well over the top! Perfecto backdrop for the style. Don, is this heading to Chicago?

I have heard of the term 'pen shell' before. Sounds like this is the stuff. SHWEEET!

Coop

 

[cockroachfarm]

Don, go away.
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(you're killing me with these, you know that don't you?)
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Note to self: "Stop looking at the photos Don has been posting and repeat over and over again, "Slipjoint, slipjoint, slipjoint, slipjoint, slipjoint.........."

 

[Don Cowles]

Thanks, folks- I know we both enjoyed doing this one a bunch. Coop, this knife sold within two minutes of the time I posted it on my web site. If the new owner will let me keep it that long, I will bring it to Chicago for a photo!