exquisite curly koa wood inlay phone case standing upright showing a Japanese Wave design laser etched into the wood
closeup of laser etched wave design on koa wood
four combined image details of all sides of the case
detail showing inside area of phone case

Koa Wood Phone Case, Wave Design, All Models

Regular price Sale price$39.00
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Shoots...just the straight awesomeness of the most amazing Hawaiian curly grained Koa on the planet wrapped in a case designed with minimal bulk and maximum protection. Our wave design draws its inspiration from the Japanese woodblock prints that have weaved their way into the fabric of Hawaii.

  • Slim case design (all the protection, none of the bulk)
  • Sustainably Harvested Big Island Koa (no guilt here)
  • Drop tested and approved (we're like drunken sailors around the shop)
  • Protection on all sides (including raised front lip to protect the screen)
  • Made in Hawaii (yes that's still considered made in the USA)
  • Free and Easy Returns/ Exchanges
  • Free and Fast Shipping...we make a bunch, send them from Hawaii to our shipping peeps in Florida, they ship next business day...for the win!

The cases are a combination of hard plastic backer and soft TPU sides which will bounce when dropped...we don't recommend testing that although we're pretty sure you'll find out eventually. All this work to create a one of a kind reminder of the islands...The Islands are Calling.

 

HAND MADE IN HAWAII...DID WE MENTION THAT BIT OF RIDICULOUSNESS

A ton of work goes into getting you the perfect phone case...here's the rundown...I hand pick every piece of Koa for amazing grain patterns which I then hand sand, finish with water-based poly, laser cut, sip a beer, etch a design, apply ink and assemble. Like I said, pretty much ridiculousness...but it makes a super unique wood phone case.

SHOOTS...BUT WHAT ABOUT THE WOOD?

We use only the finest sustainably harvested "curly" grained Koa wood from the Big Island of Hawaii. Koa only grows in Hawaii and was once reserved for royalty.  It was used for the first surfboards, warrior's weapons and the outrigger sailing canoes that explored the Pacific.

YEAH, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE CASE...

two words...drunken sailers...that's what we are like in the shop...dropping and generally mistreating our phones. The case bouces when dropped (take my word for it) and protects nicely while being as thin as possible...cause who wants a brick in their pocket.

hand made Koa wood phone case with amazing curly grain pattern set on the dash of a dove blue vintage vw bus

THE ISLANDS ARE CALLING... HELLOOOO!

The perfect reminder of Hawaii that will literally go everywhere with you. Don't forget to grab one as a gift for someone missing the islands.

phone cases being made on shop bench

SMALL BATCH PRODUCTION

...if you can call it that. Each case is made in my shop...I sand, finish with poly, laser etch and cut, assemble, and ink every case that goes out the door. No wonder I'm not surfing these days.

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Kimbree Parker (Salt Lake City, US)
Outstanding!!!

I hesitantly ordered the honu phone case and I was blown away! The case is a work of art and the customer service provided by Brett is unmatched. The website itself was fun to look at and read, but the emails after placing the order were even better. This company has a great attitude and a welcomed sense of humor. I've read all my emails regarding my order to everyone I know. They are that much fun! I'm in love with my new case and I will be ordering more products as gifts. I very highly recommend!

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J.G. (Jersey City, US)
Another great case

Found these while traveling through the Hawaiian Islands years ago and have been using their cases for all my iPhones ever since. The case for the 15 pro max is no different. Perfect fit, high quality, and protects against falls. Love the wood grain and designs.

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Matthew Kon (Lihue, US)
a beautiful, pono case

Unique, well made, and protective. My favorite case

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Charles Lummer (Madrid, ES)
Beautifully functional

Thanks for the sweet cases. My Dad was a finishing carpenter, in the European craftsman mode, and he taught me a lot about finishing. These cases embody his standards. I would be very proud to have made them, and show them to him.

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Jean D (Lowell, US)
Love Pono Woodworks!

I love my phone case. I’ve gotten 2 new phones over time and always come back for a new Pono Woodworks phone case. Thanks!