Mokume Gane: Jewelry from the Hand of the Swordsmith

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Mokume GaneJewelry from the Hand of the
Swordsmith
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Mokume Ganefrom Samurai Swords to the 21st
Century
Mokume gane, a Japanese technique originated in
17th Century Samurai sword-making, is forged into
every piece in the special William Henry
collection that carries its name. Fusing
layersas many as 89of different colored metals,
pressed together under heat, the artist then
carves away layers, exposing artistic patterns
that mimic wood grain (mokume gane translates as
wood grain metal). Touch the hand of an
ancient Japanese swordsmith every time you grasp
your own mokume gane custom pocket knife, luxury
pen, or money clip. Each William Henry piece is
created in a small, limited, or custom edition.
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The 21st Century Samurai

• Contemplate your personal piece of Mokume Gane,
  and see yourself in 17th Century Japan, as the
  country enters a long period of peace. Men of the
  ancient Samurai warrior class gain political
  power, and Bushido is the new code of conduct,
  transforming hardened swordsmen through Buddhism
  and Confucianism. Ever the warrior, the Samurai
  retained his exclusive right to carry a sword,
  and the fierce beauty of Mokume Gane flourished.
• The art of Samurai sword-making achieved its
  pinnacle with armourer Denbei Shoami (1651-1728)
  in Akita, Japan. Inspired by Chinese methods of
  engraving varnished layers of colored lacquer, he
  adapted the technique to swords of Damascus
  steel, the ancient worlds strongest element.
• Shoami used varnished patterns on forged steel
  with copper, silver, gold, and alloys, laminating
  colored metals in thick layers to produce
  elaborate, prized works.

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Pocket Knives Limited Edition Pieces
The William Henry man gains strength from the
artistry of present-day mokume gane masters who
made this pocket knife into a timeless piece of
jewelry. The Monarch Cyclone blends the work of
several skilled craftsmen. Its frame made of
hand-forged, Raindrop-style mokume gane is inlaid
with 10,000-year-old woolly mammoth bone,
tempered by nature over aeons. A high-end
pocket knife becomes a collectors item, used
with respect for the ancient process that created
it. Edition of 50 pieces.
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The Gentlemans Pocket Knife Damascus Steel

• The blade is the hidden jewel in a William Henry
  mokume gane pocket knife. This Ventana Glacial
  uses a traditionally inspired Wave pattern in
  Damascus steel, fused from several types of steel
  and iron slices. At least 300 layers are
  stretched and folded repeatedly to achieve the
  right strength.
• The frame is a handsome Twist-style mokume gane,
  distinguished by a stunning, jewel-like strip of
  woolly mammoth tooth. Just as nature took
  thousands of years to produce these materials, we
  take the time to forge them into new artifacts
  youll wear with pride.
• Your knife may live in your pocket as a talisman
  of luck and fine taste, or be displayed in a
  place of honor. Ultimately, it will become a
  family treasure to be passed on through
  generations of men.
• Edition of 100 pieces.

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Luxury Pens A Limited Worldwide Edition
Commemorate a career or lifetime milestone with a
mokume gane-enhanced, limited edition writing
instrument. Crafted with the heft a William
Henry man requires, the Cabernet 1101 employs a
rollerball technology, plus our patent-pending
Wavelock cap closure system for secure closed
and post positions. The ancient method of
working steel to resemble wood grains is
judiciously applied to accents on the ebonite
cap, while the barrel features 100,000 year-old
coral and aerospace grade, superlight titanium
and aluminum. Edition of 250 pieces.
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Fountain PensTipped in Gold
A fountain pen tucks neatly into his sleek suit
pocket. Its simple technology fits the occasion
as he pulls it out, preparing to write a few
well-chosen words that will change lives.
.. Whether signing a contract or penning a love
note, the words flow better from the 18K gold
German-made nib on our Cabernet F8-1101 pen. He
grasps the smooth barrel made from
100,000-year-old fossil coral and aerospace grade
aluminum and titanium. He savors the mokume gane
accents with hand-forged Damascus steel circling
the cap, as he carefully covers and stows this
fine writing instrument, until the next
time. Edition of 250 pieces.
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Money ClipsMetal and Bone

• A man should have some real folding money, the
  kind that fits perfectly into a finely crafted
  money clip. The elegant presentation implies
  theres more where that came from.
• A well-designed clip has the flexibility to hold
  a small, adequate supply of bills, or expand to
  secure a thick stack, suitable for a night on the
  town.
• This Zurich Tusk is framed in Twist mokume gane
  steel, worked to resemble polished wood grain.
  The inlay of 10,000-year-old fossil woolly
  mammoth tusk is ring-cut, showing the
  extraordinary age. It is accented by inlaid
  spinel, a glassy oxide mineral.
• Edition of 988 pieces.

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PresentationCompletes the Picture
In fine dining establishments, it is often said
that presentation is everything. William Henry
believes our extraordinary mens jewelry
collections deserve to be presented in
appropriately fine materials. Each executive pen
is tucked inside a leather carrying case, and
shipped in an elegant wood box. No detail is
overlooked. Even the tiny button locks and the
thumb studs on collector edition pen knives are
set with smoky quartz and other semi-precious or
precious stones. Writing instruments pocket
clips may feature an inset sapphire or white
topaz.
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Contact Us
William Henry is an American luxury brand that
designs and builds superlative, luxury jewelry
pieces for discerning men. The award-winning
designs uniquely blend ancient arts with
inspired, one-of-a-kind or limited edition
interpretations by todays artisans. Each
creation expresses the original vision of a
master craftsman, in pieces from writing
instruments to pen knives, money clips, cuff
links, and golf tools. Sought after by
celebrities and collectors the world over,
William Henry can be found at www.williamhenry.com
, or call 888-563-4500. Outside the U.S. call
1-503-434-9700.