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Dowell labeled pen knife
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 3:14 am
by Jason Dowell
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.
Re: Dowell labeled pen knife
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 12:57 pm
by msteele6
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.
Re: Dowell labeled pen knife
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 1:26 pm
by Jason Dowell
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
Re: Dowell labeled pen knife
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 2:09 pm
by ea42
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.
) and formed in 1960. They're in partnership with Schlumberger with the actual full name of the company being Dowell Schlumberger.
Eric