Sustainable Sheffield Pen Knife – Handle Made from Recycled Ghost Nets & Ocean Plastic- NAVY Colour, made from Ghost Nets found in Hayle, Cornwall

UK Legal carry | 60mm blade

Handcrafted in Sheffield, UK, this Recycled Ghost Net Pen Knife made in Sheffield Made with Ecotribo is made from carbon steel and recycled ghost nets and ropes. A sustainable ocean plastic pen-knife combining heritage craftsmanship with zero waste innovation.

This pen-knife is made from Ghost Nets found on in Cornwall . This is a very special edition made from recovered ghost nets. At Ecotribo, we’re proud to work alongside Clean Ocean Sailing,  an incredible Cornwall-based crew dedicated to protecting our coastlines. On one of their clean-up missions at Hayle Beach, their four-legged first mate, Eddie the do,g sniffed out a hidden ghost net tangled in the sand — a dangerous threat to local marine life. Thanks to Eddie’s sharp nose and his human friends, the net was recovered and passed on to us by Steve from Clean Ocean Sailing. We shredded and recycled the recovered fishing net at our Bristol microfactory, transforming it into durable recycled plastic sheets. From those sheets, we crafted a limited run

This unique, one of a kind eco-friendly pen knife is hand-crafted in Sheffield by a knife maker whose been in business since 1947, the historic home of British blade-making, and features a handle made from recycled ghost nets and ropes found on a Cornish Beach, UK

The net was then sent to us at Ecotribo HQ where it was recycled and reimagined.

This is first 7 units of a limited run of 100 knives max

By transforming ocean waste into a durable everyday tool, this sustainable Sheffield pen knife blends tradition with innovation - helping fight plastic pollution, protecting wildlife while celebrating Sheffield’s heritage.

Product Overview

This eco-friendly pen knife is crafted in Sheffield, the historic home of British blade-making, and features a handle made from recycled ghost nets and ropes. By transforming ocean waste into a durable everyday tool, this sustainable Sheffield pen knife blends tradition with innovation - helping fight plastic pollution while celebrating Sheffield’s heritage.

Key Features

🔪 Sheffield craftsmanship – handmade in the UK’s knife-making capital.

♻️ Handle made from recycled ghost nets and ropes – rescuing ocean plastic and turning it into something useful and actively protecting wildlife.

🌊 Supports ocean clean-up projects – every knife contributes to removing harmful ghost gear from our seas and preventing it from breaking down further into micro-plastics. Protect the wild.

🌱 Eco-friendly, zero waste design – sustainable, durable, and built to last.

🛠️ Compact and versatile – perfect for outdoor use, camping, fishing, or everyday carry.

Why This Knife Stands Out

Sheffield knives are known worldwide for quality and precision. This recycled ocean plastic pen knife carries that legacy forward, while adding a modern, eco-conscious twist. The upcycled ghost gear handle isn’t just striking - it symbolises a fight against ocean plastic pollution. Each knife is a step towards cleaner seas and a more sustainable future.

Ideal For:

Outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers seeking an eco-friendly UK-made pen knife

Collectors of Sheffield knives with a unique sustainable story

Conscious consumers looking for ethical, zero-waste products

Gifts for those passionate about marine conservation and British craftsmanship

Where Sheffield heritage meets ocean sustainability. 

Transforming discarded ocean plastics into tools for adventure.