Damascus Utility Knife

A project in Waterloo, Canada by Philip Cressman
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A hand made damascus utility blade A working tool and a true work of art. Small enough to fit in jean's change pocket.
Backers: 53
Average Pledge Per Backer: $47 CAD

Funded: $2,501 CAD of $750 CAD
Dates: Oct 29th -> Nov 23rd (26 days)
Project By: Philip Cressman
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Latest News

Getting Ready to SHIP

November 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Campaign ends in four hours, I will need to obtain replies to backer SURVEY and confirm mailing addresses! I am expecting to ship the first week in December and should be able to fill all backer orders without difficulty given the limited number of... (Read More)

Optional Blade Shape

November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I will be sending out a survey at end of campaign that will let you choose a curved blade shape or straight blade.  Or if backing more than one blade then a mix of blade shapes. Curved Blade Style Straight Blade Shape AND leather sheaths will come... (Read More)

New Option for Rewards

November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Production of the first design with a straight edge blade shape is almost completed AND I have billets forged for a second run with CNC cutting underway to provide a curved blade style. New Blade after CNC  When campaign ends I will be sending out... (Read More)

Possible New Blade Shape

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
I could get a second production run with a different cutting edge shape. Not likely ready for shipping before Christmas BUT I need some support from current backers before setting up for CNC cutting of the new blade shape. Dotted line shows existing... (Read More)

ParaCord Mods

November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Interesting how many changes can be made by listening to people. I did include photos at bottom of my story line to show how small diameter cord or even round boot laces can be tied to give an even firmer grip.   Still fit into small leather sheath... (Read More)

Slight Improvement

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to a backer for comments on "pinch grip", I have found a supplier in England that has small rubber plugs that can "snap in" to the 7mm hole that acts as a grip for holding the small knife when cutting.   This can be installed & removed... (Read More)

Production underway

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
The first 100 knives are in process with CNC machining.  Thanks for all your support of this project. I am hoping that my backers will spread the word, if each contacts one more person it should be possible to get started on a second production run... (Read More)

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