Yup . I bet those are nice . You can get the hardware kits for pens , letter openers and all kinds of things . You add the wood .Friend of mine in South Africa makes custom ink pens, i could see one sitting by your holder.
Years ago I cut a branch off a cedar tree next to my deer stand . It had the perfect shape and curve that reminded me of a Samurai sword . I got so far and stopped messing with it . This thread inspired me to dig it out of the corner . Be a good time to start back on it again .