http://www.williamhenry.com/materials/ | William Henry combines naturally beautiful organic materials and innovative man-made alloys in their men’s jewelry and accessory collection. Learn more about the fascinating materials they use in the following presentation.
2. Since the beginning of time, man has
sought to find balance between his natural
world and his own mind…
A combination of innovative
technology and rare organic materials,
at William Henry, our pieces explore
that fine line between harmony and
chaos, to create a truly inspired and
balanced collection.
Forged by fire…
Created by nature…
4. A signature part of our
pocket knife line, our
Damascus steel blades
are hand forged from
layers of steel, iron and
sometimes copper.
Famous for its
distinctive patterns, this
style of metalworking
has been legendary since
300 B.C.
At William Henry, we’re proud to offer several styles of
Damascus including: Traditional Hand-Forged, “Copper
Wave”, and “Wave” Damascus with ZDP-189.
5. Innovation is key to a William Henry piece.
With the future in our sights, we looked to
science to create our alloy and hi-tech
accessories.
Using the most groundbreaking materials,
our resilient pieces combine strength and
beauty into one package.
Materials we use:
• Aircraft Grade Aluminum
• Aerospace Grade Titanium.
• Hand-Crafted Black Coated, German D2
Steel.
6. Originally used to decorate
samurai swords in Japan, our
exclusive Mokume Gane or
“wood-grain metal” is made
from copper, brass and nickel
in a 45 or 89 layer billet. Forged
and patterned by hand, the
design of each piece is organic
and fluid.
Its sister style, the patent-
pending, Wave Gane, offers a
colorful alternative to the
traditional Mokume Gane.
Created from copper, stainless steel and
pure iron, the 55 layer billet is polished and
heated until the layers take on brown,
purple and blue hues.
8. Consciously harvested, and custom designed,
our wood pieces add refined elegance and
rustic charm to our accessories and jewelry.
Types of wood we use:
• Box Elder Burl
• Curly Koa
• Desert Ironwood
• Snakewood
• Cocobolo
• Eyrie Vineyard Pinot Vine
9. A testament to our earth’s history, our fossil pieces
are a fascinating study of man’s evolution through
the times and our survival.
Fossils we use:
• Fossil Mammoth Bone: 10,000 year old; from
Alaska and Siberia.
• Fossil Walrus Tusk: 8,000-10,000 years old; from
Alaska and Siberia.
• Fossil Mammoth Tusk: 10,000 years old; from
Alaska and Siberia.
• Fossil Mammoth Tooth: 100,000 years old; from
the North Sea.
• Fossil Dinosaur Bone: 100 million years old;
Apatosaurus Fossil; from Utah.
• Fossil Coral: 110,000 years old; saved from
Florida quarry mines.
10. From beneath the earth’s ocean and deep within its
core, comes its most precious gemstones and ocean
jewels. Materials we use:
• Precious Stones: Rubies, topaz, crystals, sapphires
and diamonds.
• Abalone Shell: Found along the Pacific coast, cut
from “old stock” of harvested shells due to
dwindling supplies.
• Mother of Pearl: Sourced from Australia.
• Goldlip Mother of Pearl: From the reverse side of
the Mother of Pearl, the Goldlip M.O.P. is sourced
from the Philippines and Indonesia.
• Blacklip Mother of Pearl: Rainbow colored over a
black background, the Blacklip M.O.P. is
sustainably harvested from Tahiti shell farmers.
11. From our fossil past to our technological alloy future, finding balance
is the acceptance of nature and ourselves. Working with these two
mediums, we have strived to create unique pieces that are more than
their namesake, but are personality statements, representing the best
of both worlds.
To learn more about our products,
materials and services, please
contact us by phone or visit our
website.
Telephone: (888) 563-4500
Website: www.williamhenry.com