Dowell labeled pen knife

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Jason Dowell
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Dowell labeled pen knife

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Wondering if anyone knows about the Dowell name on these knives. I came across this one and purchased today, as my last name is on it. After a little research it seems more common than not.
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msteele6
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There used to be a Dowell Company whose logo I often saw in Houston (the Dowell inside of a Diamond, as on your knife). I think they had something to do with oil well services. Probably merged with another oil field service company at some point.
Jason Dowell
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Thanks this appears to check out as correct. Always good to know the history. Other than that pinpointing the date is still a curiosity. Appreciate you getting back to me
ea42
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Jason,

Dowell is actually a subsidiary of Dow Chemical that's involved in oil field services (Dow-well, very creative wording! That's why they make the big bucks. :D ) and formed in 1960. They're in partnership with Schlumberger with the actual full name of the company being Dowell Schlumberger.

Eric
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