William Henry is an American brand dedicated to crafting extraordinary collectible pieces and personal accessories that reflect the unique taste and personality of their owners. Their special editions feature increasingly rare materials, such as teak wood salvaged from the USS California BB-44 — a battleship that survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and served until the end of World War II. Another remarkable example is fossilized bone from a 100-million-year-old Apatosaurus discovered in Utah, USA. Owning a piece incorporating this material means possessing a fragment of some of the earliest zoological evidence in the world (!).
Beyond the rare raw materials, William Henry’s artisans employ specialized processing techniques to create distinctive textures and finishes, elevating each piece into a true work of art.
The Hurricane cigar cutter, designed in the folding knife style (a popular cigar cutting method in the United States), is an exotic piece that embodies the signature elements defining the William Henry brand. Its frame is crafted from Mokume-gane — a traditional Japanese metalworking technique that creates layered patterns resembling wood grain, sometimes with a rugged texture — handcrafted by artisan Mike Sakmar.
The blade is made of Damascus steel, forged through a lengthy manual process combining three alloys into a blade with optimal hardness (HRC 59) for exceptional edge retention and durability. This process was overseen by one of the most respected experts in the field, Chad Nichols.
The body of the cutter is crafted from an exceptionally rare material: a polished, fossilized woolly mammoth tusk estimated to be around 10,000 years old, sourced from Alaska or Siberia. This exquisite centerpiece shines with a subtle, hand-polished luster.
The cutter’s opening is designed to accommodate cigars up to 52 ring gauge. The overall aesthetic is completed with refined details such as citrine stones, titanium, and stainless steel accents. Production is strictly limited to just 500 pieces worldwide.
Bottom line: This cutter is built to last thousands of years, just like the ancient material from which it’s made.
Price: $2,250
