wood lovers in your life Holiday gifts for the

fr soveouE oN your holiday gift list lcan't get enough of the beauty and durability of wood, you're in luck this holiday season. From pocket knifes to pens to covers for Apple devices, you can satisfy anyone's craving for something made of wood.

The original Swiss Army knife, manufactured in Switzerland since 1891, is now available with a beautiful hardwood handle. One model, named SwissChamp, includes 25 different tools, including a can opener, screwdrivers, wire stripper, chisel/scraper, wood and metal saws, and a toothpick. It's $ | 30, at www.swissarmy.com.

Several companies make wood cases for mobile devices. One of the best knownis Grove (grovemade.com), which is based in Portland. Or.. and manufactures all its products there.

The company's WoodPrint iPhone 5/5S cases are constructed of durable maple: $79 for a plan case and $119 for one decorated with custom artwork. If you'd rather have bamboo, a plain case will cost just $79. Or you can choose from dozens of pre-made cover designs for $99.

For iPad Minis and the new iPad Air, Grove offers Wood Smart cases handcrafted of maple, with a flexible bamboo cover that allows three different standing positions. The price is $79 for the Minis and $99 for the Air. Yet more wood cases are available from Miniot (www.miniot.com), based in the Netherlands. Stylish protection for the iPhone 5/5s is provided by a range of hardwood cases. The company's iWood case costs $106 and is available in several wood species and colors. Book ($194) completely surrounds the phone and is made from two contrasting wood species-maple and walnut, while Contour ($194) is constructed from wenge and maple. Miniot also offers covers for Apple's iPads and iPad Minis. The hinged cover snaps firmly to the tablet and can be rolled up into an angled stand. Choices include five wood species and six lining colors for $92, which includes custom engraving of a personal message, art or logo.

Baltz Fine Writing Instruments (www.baltzpens.com) creates one-ofa-kind pens inits workshop in Raleigh, N.C., using rare burled woods and decorative metals. The writing point is a rollerball/ballpoint hybrid for smooth writing without feathering or smearing. Prices range from $175 to $280.

By Carla Waldemar