Inspired by the classic Pineapple hand grenade design, this pen will make a great gift for any military aficionado. The form derives from the 48-panel serrated cast-iron shell typical of this classic grenade. In contrast to the heavy iron-structure of the real grenade; the pen body is precisely CNC machined from solid Aluminum. This keeps your pen lightweight (2.2oz) and easy to use while maintaining the round bulky look and feel of its actual grenade inspiration. What looks like a pen clip at the top of the pen actually represents the Grenade safety lever and works to retract the refill rather than act as a working pen clip. That safety lever connects to the top of the pen, or Lug and Fuze, with an authentic looking safety pin and pull ring. To extend the refill just click the plunger like a typical click pen. This pushes out the safety lever clip. To retract, pull the safety lever and watch the pen top explode out of the Lug and Fuze pen end. Features a Parker style refill for smooth writing performance. 

Orange Agate, Platymiscium spp., is native to South America. It has orange-red color that darkens upon exposure to the sun. There is a slight change of color from the heartwood to the sapwood but it is not sharply demarcated. The grain in this hardwood is mostly straight but can be interlocked in some trees.

As a world-renowned artisan, I was able to form this fine writing instrument through a painstaking process that involved several hours and stages in order to present a finely polished work of art. The blank was measured and drilled before inserting a brass tube. It was then trued on each end before being placed on my Rikon midi-lathe for the shaping using various chisels. When the desired shape was achieved, I then knurled the surface. I then took it through a multi-stage sanding process finishing with nine steps of micro-mesh, followed by a multi-step polishing with Cyanoacrylate resulting in a glass like finish.

This fine writing instrument is destined to provide years of pleasure for the discriminating user.  Its unique, one-of-a-kind design will speak volumes to your individuality, knowing that you are carrying the pride of handmade craftsmanship that is often lacking in a world of duplicity.

What you get:

The exact pen pictured

A Parker style pen refill (in the pen)

Certificate of Authenticity

My sincere thanks and appreciation