video
of shotguns such as bolt-action and level
action retraction and shell-like tips. He uses
materials from all over the world to turn his
pens including olive wood from Bethlehem,
zebrawood from Africa, marblewood from
South America, acrylics, and even deer antlers.
Of course, Dodgen also uses wood from his
hometown, “The local wood, like the walnut,
my son and I cut that ourselves.”
True craftsmanship is what comes to mind
when holding one of these handmade
pens and that’s why Hurston Dodgen is
Completely Calhoun County. ✽
☞ Interested in owning one
of Hurston’s handcrafted pens?
Contact 256.892.2334
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