The WESN Bornas | A Modern Fixed Blade Pocket Knife

A project in Detroit, MI by Billy Chester
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A compact fixed blade made for both city and backwoods. Lightweight, durable, and guaranteed for life. Made in Sweden.
Backers: 1233
Average Pledge Per Backer: $226

Funded: $278,169 of $15,000
Dates: Dec 15th -> Feb 2nd (49 days)
Project By: Billy Chester
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Latest News

DAMASTEEL BLADE STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED

February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! Apologies for the delay for this final update and stretch goal for hitting a massive 250k. We’ve been working non-stop to find the best product and secure pricing. It has been a journey, but we’re finally proud to present… FINAL... (Read More)

TOOL KIT STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED

January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, Over the past weeks we’ve been working hard on a worthy new stretch goal for you. Thanks for all the suggestions and feedback on our last update. Now that we’ve surpassed 230k (insane!!), we’re unlocking this… STRETCH GOAL #6... (Read More)

FREE LANYARD BEAD UNLOCKED / WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE?

January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all! Now that we’ve hit $200k and 1000 backers, we’ve unlocked a free stretch goal to say thanks for your incredible support. FREE STRETCH GOAL: THE BORNAS LANYARD BEAD Through use, we’ve realized the Bornas is best carried with a lanyard.... (Read More)

BLACKED OUT TITANIUM + BLACK LEATHER SHEATH UNLOCKED

January 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Happy new year everyone! What a strong start to 2023! You’ve continually blown us away with your support for this campaign. Now that we’ve blasted well past $180k, we’re excited to unlock our next stretch goal. STRETCH GOAL #4: BLACKED OUT... (Read More)

ELMAX SUPERCLEAN BLADE STEEL UPGRADE UNLOCKED

December 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all, We’re blown away by how quick you unlocked our next stretch goal! So much so, it took a couple extra days for us to get everything ready. But without further ado… here it is! STRETCH GOAL #4 ELMAX SUPERCLEAN BLADE STEEL UPGRADE Elmax... (Read More)

CURLY BIRCH UNLOCKED

December 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey backers! Now that we've hit $125,000, you’ve officially unlocked stretch goal #2 — CURLY BIRCH!! Curly Birch is a unique type of wood that only grows in Finland.  In Scandinavia, Curly Birch handles have been a fixed blade staple for... (Read More)

KYDEX SHEATH UNLOCKED + STRETCH GOAL #2 ANNOUNCEMENT

December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Wolfpack, Congratulations are in order! As we hit over $100k over the weekend, you unlocked our first stretch goal — the Bornas Kydex Sheath! Made of durable thermoplastic — kydex is a perfect sheath for the rough and tough outdoor... (Read More)

FULLY FUNDED + 1ST STRETCH GOAL

December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers! What a launch day we had — you shattered every one of our previous campaign launches! Over 85k raised in 24 hours! Honestly, our team is blown away, humbled, and above all thankful for every one of you. The community that has... (Read More)

WESN's latest knife is a looker!

December 16th - via: the-gadgeteer.com
The Bornas is WESN’s first fixed-blade knife that features an S35VN steel 2.75 inch blade and a handle made of G10 or gorgeous rosewood (I know which one I’d pick!). Another cool detail about this small knife is that it’s made in Sweden where the family of WESN’s founder hails. (Read More)

WESN Launches the Bornas, a New Fixed Blade Knife

December 15th - via: gearpatrol.com
Launching on Kickstarter today, the Bornas is WESN's newest modern fixed-blade pocket knife. Built with both city living and outdoor exploration in mind, the design brief for the Bornas was simple: it needed to be able to perform in a variety of environments, with a low-profile, unassuming aesthetic. (Read More)

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