- the story
Words of Honor
This unique pen offers an unforgettable way to pay tribute to someone, whether in memory or as a gift. Capped off with the brass cartridge of an upcycled bullet, this handsome design was inspired by the 21-gun salute for designer Jason Smith's father, an American Veteran. Finished with a spalted beech wood base, this pen offers a smooth twist handle and a refillable ballpoint tip. Made in Ingalls, Indiana
Exclusively at UncommonGoods.
- details
Handmade
Recycled
Exclusive
- Item ID
- 24187
- Made from
- .50 caliber bullet casing, Spalted Beech wood
- Measurements
- 6" L x .25" diameter at widest part
- the maker
Jason Smith
About how he got started in pen making, Jason Smith recalls, "Several years ago, after being laid-off from my job in the construction industry, my uncle brought me into his small Tennessee workshop and said "I'm gonna teach you how to make a pen." I had no idea that weekend visit to the family mountain was going to evolve into the amazing life I have today. Over the years, I've really grown as an artist, restlessly challenged myself to do better and be better - never losing sight of my commitment to provide the best service and the highest quality writing instruments and gifts possible. collection
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Cassie, UncommonGoods
Two reclaimed materials merge to create this unique design--a whiskey barrel stave and a 50 caliber bullet casing! Check out the product story to learn more, then let us know if this pen with a bang would get your buck.
Brian
Vote: Thumbs down!
Seriously? With all the gun violence we have?
Veronica
Vote: Thumbs down!
Absolutely not! How awful! A huge thumbs down! What are you thinking? Why would anyone want an item made from a weapon that was probably used to kill something??
Cassie, UncommonGoods
Don't worry, these shell casings were not collected as the result of hunting and have never been used to harm animals or people. They are actually collected after the 21-Gun Salute at military funerals. We'll update our product story to make this more clear. Thanks for commenting and letting us know that we forgot to include such an important detail in our copy!
Vote: Thumbs up!
While it's not something I would want for myself, the story about it being from the salute at military funerals would make me want to buy one as a gift or some people I know. It needs to come with a card saying that.
Sandra
Vote: Thumbs down!
i don't believe in guns, so i don't think it's right to recycle spent cartridges. they might have killed something or someone. it's a useless item.
Donna
Vote: Thumbs up!
Love it...but then, I'm a writer and enjoy having pens that are "different."
Barbara
Don't care for ammunition theme plus it appears bulky.
Donna
Vote: Thumbs down!
Not a Gun Lover.
Michele
Vote: Thumbs up!
An excellent way to honor those who give their lives to preserve ours.
Mary
This pen would be a constant reminder of a loved one who shot himself.
Linda
Vote: Thumbs down!
I don't like to aggrandize guns and weaponry.
Diana
Vote: Thumbs down!
Given the amount of violence and countless number of randome shootings I think we ought to discourage celebration of the buttel in all forms.
sabrina
Vote: Thumbs down!
if i see another repurposed bullet i will scream.
Kathleen M.
Nowadays I would say not a good idea....not necessary to put any more ideas out there than need be...especially a bullet cartridge pen!! Ugh.
Advocate for Peace and Human Rights
This is awesome. Why is everyone hating on this? Excellent idea.