The Meaning Behind the Wood

Kentucky Bourbon Barrel staves are made of white oak trees. Because Bourbon is so Rooted in our state's culture we bring it to you in a form you can connect even deeper with. Enjoy!

The Olive tree, native to the Holy Land, is a symbol of peace and carries the nickname the "Tree of Life". Even though its colors are marbled with cream, light brown, and gold this pen is not to be taken lightly. It is designed to open the doors to knowledge and truth in your life. Use it to become the light of the world you are called to be.

Cocobolo is a fiery red Central American hardwood with incredibly strong characteristics. This pen promotes good energy, work ethic, and motivation while supplying you with an internal confidence to fiercely tackle any obstacle you're faced with.

Purpleheart wood harbors important qualities for dealing with spiritual and physical healing. This pen is designed to enhance your creative energy and inspire your curiosity for knowledge. Use it in a time of healing, but don't be surprised when it takes you on a fascinating path of growth.

Amboyna is technically not a distinct species but is the name of the burl wood from any of the Pterocarpus species. The name is derived from Ambon Island in Indonesia, where much of the figured wood is believed to have been initially exported. It is the most expensive and sought-after of all the burl species and is used for highly decorative turnings.

Buckeye Burl grows throughout most of the Western US and in California on the Buckeye tree. It is relatively soft and light in weight. Before turning we put the wood through a stabilizing process to make it workable. The Burl is incredibly beautiful - containing burl clusters, amazing color variation, and great character. Colors can range from golden yellow to brown with blackish-blue and even red accents.

Made in Murray KY; HempWood® is an engineered wood product. Hemp fibers are broken down into individual strands and glued together using a combination of soy-protein and cross linking binders, heat and pressure. It is by far the hardest wood for us to work with.

This Redwood came from Humboldt County, California near Falk, a historic little logging town and lumber mill created in the early days of redwood logging. Coast redwood trees are the tallest trees on the planet. They can grow to 300 feet high or more. They are a symbol of strength and resilience.

Found only on the Pacific coast of North America, Yellow Cedar is the hardest known cedar in the world. Prized by boat builders, it has exceptional resistance to weather and insects as well as easy workability. First used by the West Coast Indians for their historic Totem Poles and great war canoes, it is a rare and often difficult to find lumber species. Our Yellow Cedar Burl is even more unique and hard to find as it comes from deformities in tree. Making any item made from this wood highly unique and one of a kind.