Forged by Heritage: The Scrimshaw Henry Collection by P&Co x WESN

Late last year, we reunited with our good friends from Detroit, the team at WESN, to create something rooted in legacy, built for modern life, and built to last. After months of development and anticipation, yesterday, we launched the Scrimshaw Henry Collection, and in less than 24 hours, the knives have almost completely sold out.

We're still buzzing.

WESN started off in Detroit as a brand with humble intentions: to create products that they themselves would want to own. Now, spread across from Detroit to Stockholm, the team at WESN are making waves in the world of EDC (every day carry), crafting knives and tools that are as beautiful as they are functional,

Much like us at P&Co, they believe in quality over quantity, and in products that hold meaning.

We first connected with WESN back in 2021, teaming up for a limited-run collection designed for makers and explorers who like to keep their gear dialled and ready. That project quickly became a favourite in both our communities, setting the foundation for something bigger.

Deep-rooted, timeless yet practical.

The bandana’s story stretches back centuries. Coming from the Hindi word bandhana, meaning “to tie.” Bandanas were originally brightly dyed cotton or silk cloths used in South Asia and the Middle East, prized for their bold colours and patterns. Come the 18th and 19th century, in the American West, cowboys and miners began using bandanas as multifunctional gear to protect their faces from dust, wipe sweat and even in some cases as makeshift slings.

Over time, they evolved beyond practicality, being embraced by rock stars like Jimi Hendrix, who often tied one around his head during his performances and Bruce Springsteen, who adapted it as part of his working-class American image. In the bear, Sydney wears hers as an integral part of her identity, an outlet to express her mood and affirm her identity. It’s also a symbol of her creative expression.

Oozing with character, ours features a screen-printed artwork cased within a recyclable cardboard sleeve with a hand-drawn design.

More than just a functional piece, a bandana elevates any outfit, channelling heritage, confidence, and timeless style. It’s easy to understand exactly why Sydney wears hers every day.

This time around, we wanted to go even deeper. Together, we explored the history of scrimshaw, a traditional technique used by sailors in the 18th and 19th centuries to carve intricate designs into knives, bones, and tools, using whatever they had on board. The result? A modern take on a forgotten artform. Four unique knives, featuring exclusive P&Co artwork etched into WESN’s signature Henry blade: a compact, Scandinavian-inspired pocket knife that feels timeless in the hand and tough enough for daily use. 

Though there are thousands of miles (and the Atlantic Ocean) between us, it’s those waters that inspired this collaboration. The Scrimshaw Henry Collection is a tribute to the sea, craftsmanship passed down through generations, and to the idea that tools can carry stories across borders.

Our shared values, separated by geography but united by purpose, made this project feel more like a natural extension of both brands than a one-off collaboration.

The Scrimshaw Henry Collection was a year in the making — a true collaboration of shared values: craft, utility, and story.

We couldn’t be more stoked by the response. The knives sold out in under 24 hours, which tells us two things:

1. You appreciate craftsmanship as much as we do.
2. We might need to bring this idea back in some form...

For those who missed out — thank you for your patience. While this was a true limited run, we’re always exploring ways to evolve our collaborations and tell new stories through design.

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