LK-5 an everyday carry utility knife utilizing hobby blades.

A project in Norton, OH by Robert Shirley
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LK-5 is a unique everyday carry utility knife that utilizes easy to get hobby blades, with style and safety in mind
Backers: 115
Average Pledge Per Backer: $63

Funded: $7,210 of $6,000
Dates: Jul 1st -> Aug 5th (35 days)
Project By: Robert Shirley
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Latest News

24 hours left!

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
HHello everyone  24 hours left and at 117% hopefully we stay strong and finish fully funded! As soon as completed I will send out the survey. I jumped the gun and little and went ahead and ordered the "purchased items" to minimize any risks. I'm... (Read More)

Last week on Kickstarter!

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone  Last week on Kickstarter!  We are at 107% with 4 days to go. I am hopeful we will continue this trend and be a successful launch. If successful it will take a couple weeks  for funding to go through at that point I will send out a... (Read More)

2 weeks left!

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone  We officially have 2 weeks left with 85% funded! It has been a very fun and exciting time doing my first kickstarter project. I have learned so much and got very good feedback from many people. I will continue to work hard on getting... (Read More)

Solid copper and brass versions now available!

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone  I am happy to announce solid copper and brass versions of the LK-5 are now available! These have became very popular with the social media so I worked hard to get these avaliable on this project. Also with the solid copper and brass... (Read More)

Teflon Slide Support

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone,  I am always thinking of ways to make my products better for you. I have designed a new slide that is now supported with Teflon PTFE. Teflon is a very slippery and tough material that adds both smoothness and longevity to the slide.... (Read More)

Pocket Clip option

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone  First off thank you all for supporting the project! I have been designing a pocket clip option that has been posted to my instagram account. This is just an idea that could possibly be added as a option only. Your Lk-5 you pledged... (Read More)

50% Funded!

July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone  As of today the LK-5 is 50% to its goal! I am hard at work trying to spread the word to make this a reality. Thank you again to all who has backed this project, it can not happen without the great support from you!   (Read More)

First Day Over Thank You!!

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, The first day went vary well (over 30%) and could not of happened without your support! Thank you so much for backing this project! As always any questions comments or concerns please contact me  (Read More)

Great Idea given for both cap options

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello I was given some great feed back from Michael about a option to receive both caps. I will immediately add a caption that in the rewards by adding $7.50 you will receive both standard and keychain cap. For those that already pledge and would... (Read More)

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