Maire Paper Knife/Letter Opener Blue

Maire Paper Knife/Letter Opener with Soldier Blue milk paint highlights. 
220mm L x 20mm D handle x 15mmW blade.
This handmade wooden letter opener is crafted from beautiful NZ Maire.  Hard and highly durable.  Easy to use and quickly opens all your mail, without damaging the contents! A perfect gift!  
 
Hand turned on my 100% non electric foot operated spring pole lathe. I use "green" or fresh wood with the sap and moisture still in it, so once it is turned, the knife is put into wood shavings and allowed to dry slowly before using hand tools at the bench for shaping and finishing the blade.