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Handmade Pen Giveaway

Posted on by Stephen Johnson

Check out this handmade pen giveaway

It’s giveaway time again. Independence Day is right around the corner, and what a great way to surprise a family member or friend with a special gift, recognizing their service in the military, law enforcement or another public servant role.

A handmade pen makes a great gift for all kinds of events—birthdays, graduations, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas. Thank God winter is almost over, and thank you for taking time to read my blog. I will be giving away two uniquely crafted handmade pens straight from my wood lathe.

The pen on the top is a bolt-action style pen made out of an exotic called Zebra wood. It’s a hardwood found in Africa. Yes, the bolt-action lever mimics the bolt-action of a rifle, and so it functions like a regular click pen. Note the words “Salute the Troops” on the upper section. On the lower section is the engraving of a soldier saluting. This pen has a retail value of $50.

The pen on the bottom is made of Cocobolo, a tropical hardwood found in Central America. Note the words “God Bless America” on the upper section. Lower section has the eagle emblem. This pen also retails for $50.

Both pens were turned, finished, and assembled in my workshop—totally handmade. The great thing about a handmade craft is its uniqueness. You won’t find these pens in a regular retail store. Again, great gifts for graduates, moms, dads, military vets, public servants, or that someone special. Or–maybe you’d just like one for yourself.



To enter the contest giveaway follow the instructions below. Please read the contest terms and conditions at the link below. First winner gets first pick, and the second gets the pen that’s left. Good luck!



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More Close-ups of the Pens

 



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67 thoughts on “Handmade Pen Giveaway”

  2. I am very thankful for those who serve our country every day. They deserve our respect and support.

  4. The people who put their lives on the line for their country are the bravest people I know.

  6. I am thankful that there are brave people who put their lives in danger everyday for the country.

  7. I would like to thank Allan Larsen for serving multiple tours and also for being a Dad to Chris.

  8. I’d like to say thank you to my husband whom is currently deployed overseas. I am very proud of him and all he does for our country.

  9. So proud of my husband who spent his career flying all over the world in support of our country. We love America!

  10. So proud of Dad who was the first of his group to enlist. He loved his country and was proud to serve it. Support our troops and vets!

  12. I would like to thank my friends who are veterans, and especially the friends that ride with the PGR.

  13. I’m so proud of my husband, who has served active duty for four years now. We got married young, when he first joined and have stuck together ever since. It was not easy going through basic and a deployment to Afghanistan, but I wouldn’t want any other man in my life. He is so amazing and I thank God for him every day. I would LOVE to win these for him!

  14. I am very thankful for those who serve our country every day. They deserve our respect and support.

  15. I have the utmost respect for all those who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces!

  16. I’m a wife, granddaughter, niece and cousin of veterans. I am so proud of them and their service to our country!

  17. Wars may be fought with weapons but they are won by men.
    -General George S. Patton

  18. I hope to win this pen the way the Declaration of Independence was signed with a pen.

  20. I want to say thanks to my uncle and grandfather who have served in the military!

  21. My best friend is a veteran and her husband is on active duty. I am so grateful to them both for all they have done for our country.

  22. I am proud to be an American!! I also would like to say Thank You to my dad and brother who both served in the Military. Dad was in the Navy and my brother was in the Army!!

  25. They are very beautiful pens. (I hope it’s international?) My late father was in the New Zealand J Force which was a peace keeping force sent there after Hiroshima. They would not let him fight as he was nearly deaf. I salute all those that fight for their countries .

  27. I am thankful to my grandfather who served 2 tours of duty during WWII. He was there on D-day. It truly is amazing all that they went through, yet sad, at how many were lost.

  28. I have had many members of my family serve in the military. Thankfully they all came home safe. I did have a girl I baby sat for who did die in service. I am thankful every day for what they have done and still do for our country.

  29. Wow, prize pen is fab. & splendid. 2 fingers snap. It is tight, fly & off the chain. Thank you for the awesomeness, the contest, and generosity. 🙂 Pick me, pick me!

  30. I want to say thanks to all the men and women , past, present, and future, who serve in our armed forces to keep our country safe. For many it’s a thankless job, and need to know they’re appreciated,

  34. Just want to say thanks to those who lost their lives and their families for being so brave.

  39. My husband was a Vietnam Vet and did not get the appreciation from the American people that he and his fellow vets deserved. I was (and am) very proud of him. Though he is no longer with us, he will never be forgotten.

  40. my dad was avet, my mother-in-law, uncles, brother, and 1st cousins, and a lot of friends. oh yes, great uncles. so proud of them all and never forget the sacrifices they made or any American vet, we also need to remember their familys all thesacrifices that they make

  42. I am thankful for my birth dad who served in the Navy and for my step-dad who served in both the Navy and the Army reserves.

  44. To put politics and personal beliefs aside to quite possibly give your life for a cause for something greater than yourself. Yes, I’m beyond grateful to these people.

  45. I would like to say thank you to all who have served. Without you we wouldn’t have our freedom.

  49. My son served 3 times in Iraq and had many trials and losses in his life. I want to thank him and all those who serve other people every day. Military, teachers, police, firefighters, social workers-not celebrities with their shallow superficial self absorbed lives

  51. My husband is a veteran. Both my grandpas were, too. I’m a proud supporter of the military.

  52. The pens are very nice and I would love to win them and give them to my favorite vet,my uncle.

  53. I want to say thank you to my Father who served on the front lines of the Korean War, it is also a war that seems to be forgotten by our country. I would love to have one of the pens as a remberance of his service to our country.

  56. I would like to say thank you to everyone who has spent there days protecting this country. They are truly all heroes

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  59. I would like everyone to give a shout out to all the family members who have people in their lives who volunteer on a regular basis to save others.volunteers get notice,but there families and friends have to watch them go,keep ground control at home,not knowing if they will see their loved ones again.thanks so much for sharing.

  61. My son recently left the Army to attend the police academy. I’m so proud of him.

  63. I work at a tool store and there are vets that come in all the time. They have some of the best advice and stories. I am always proud to serve them!

  64. I live in a military town and several of my family members have served or are currently serving in the military.

  65. Thank You for the giveaway…my late parents were both US Army Officers, served in both WWII & Korean War, artillery & nurse corps respectively.

  66. Thanks everyone for participating! I was very moved by everyone’s comments. Thanks again for your service or family members who serve or have served our great country! I will announce winners shortly.

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