Letter Opener Irish Bog Oak Black Chrome Book of Kells box | Fact Sheet

Your Letter opener in Black Chrome is made with Irish Bog Oak

This letter opener was chosen especially for you 

A small but meaningful gift—chosen with care by someone who values you and the words that connect you both. Whether you’re opening a heartfelt letter, a treasured note, or a momentous message, may this letter opener remind you not only of the stories within but also of the person who gave it, and the thought they put into honouring your moments.


Handmade wooden letter opener with gold, chrome, or gunmetal trim from Irish Pens


Catherine and Richard Daly hand-turned, assembled, and posted the wooden body of your letter Opener from our workshop in Ireland's heritage capital, Kells, County Meath. 

 

The wood at the heart of your Opener:

Irish Bog Oak is at the heart of your hand-crafted pen. This extraordinary wood predates the Pyramids, carrying a legacy of over 5,000 years. Its allure lies in its distinct feel, rich colour, and profound history. To preserve these qualities, we finished your pen with the finest beeswax, just as Ireland's best Bog Oak sculptors do, so you can experience the full depth of its ancient heritage every time you hold it. Sometimes you can even see the calcium in the bog oak. As Ireland's literary giants crafted timeless works, let this pen inspire your creativity.

 

  • The trim of your letter opener:
The trim is a bright Black Chrome.

     

    At Irish Pens, we are delighted to pay homage to the woods at the heart of our handmade pens and letter openers by sponsoring the planting of Native Irish Trees in the forest of Avoca, Co. Wicklow, Ireland, through the Tree Council of Ireland's tree sponsorship scheme. A proportion of the sale of your pen has made this possible.

    The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the next best time is now.

     

     

    • About Your Presentation Box:

    The letter opener you received has been presented in an oak-finished box, carefully chosen to reflect the same values of craftsmanship, heritage, and lasting quality that define the pen within.

    Crafted to evoke the warmth and timelessness of Irish oak, this elegant presentation box is more than protective packaging—it is an extension of the gift itself. Its wood-grain finish offers a natural, tactile connection to Ireland’s storied forests, symbolising strength, resilience, and enduring legacy.

    Inside, the opener ensures it is held securely and with the dignity befitting a handcrafted instrument. Whether displayed on a desk, kept as a keepsake, or used to store your opener safely between uses, the box enhances both the presentation and preservation of this thoughtful gift.

    We hope you enjoy the experience of owning a writing instrument that arrives not just beautifully made, but beautifully presented, rooted in the traditions of Irish artistry and built to last.


    Over four billion plastic pens and their packaging go to landfills in the USA alone yearly. When the refill is empty, change it and keep using your pen. It's all the small things we do that help the environment.