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Description

This razor handle is handcrafted by Robert Quinn from a poured acrylic resin surrounding the feathers of a Ringneck Pheasant, a well known game bird native to Asia.  On March 13, 1881, approximately 60 Chinese ring-necked pheasants arrived in Port Townsend, Washington.  United States consul general Owen Nickerson Denny and his wife shipped the pheasants from Shanghai in hopes of establishing a population in their home state of Oregon.  The male of the species can grow to 3 feet from beak to tail and weight up to 7 pounds.  The distinctive iridescent brown and gold feathering of the Ringneck Pheasant make it one of the most recognizable of the game birds.

This unique handle was cast by John Underhill, an award winning feather artist and resin caster.  Each feather is painstakingly placed prior to casting in crystal clear acrylic resin.  This is truly a “one of a kind” piece as, just like snowflakes, each feather has a different pattern, color shade and character.

This razor handle is 3.875 inches long and weighs 1.6 ounces.

Please note that all the feathers in this handle were acquired from domestic, pen-raised birds and are 100% legal.  All the required tags and permits have been obtained.