Tidashi, a titanium mini knife

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Sander Bakker - SplinterSeed
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A traditional Japanese tool reimagined in Titanium.This elegant, simple knife is the portable solution to your everyday cutting needs.
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Backers: 1679
Average Pledge Per Backer: $32

Funded: $54,509 of $1,400
Dates: Mar 2nd -> Apr 6th (35 days)
Project By: Sander Bakker - SplinterSeed
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Latest News

Desk knife add-on

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
A pen sized Tidashi now available as an add-on. Dear Backers, Following our little bout of collective inspiration, I am pleased to announce that I will be offering a pen sized Tidashi as an add-on to your existing pledge. The Desk-Tidashi will be... (Read More)

FREE GIVEAWAY

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

1000

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone, I am honored and humbled by the overwhelming interest by all of you in my little creation. Today we welcome our 1000'th backer, which I think is quite a milestone. Your support creates new possibilities, and I intend to explore all... (Read More)

Colors

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, Welcome and thanks to all the new backers that have joined the project lately. It is going really well thanks to all of your support. This week I have been exploring the possibilities of offering different color Tidashis. The project is... (Read More)

Community

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone, This weekend I met so many helpful people at the knife show who were willing to inaugurate me into the art of knife making. I got some great tips on which tools and techniques to use when making the Tidashis. I have also received lots... (Read More)

Knife Show

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, First of all I wanted to welcome all the new backers that have joined us in the past few days. Thanks so much for your support. This weekend the annual Knife Expo takes place in Pasadena,CA. I will certainly be there to see some of the... (Read More)

Tidashi Mini Knife - Upscout

March 11th - via: theupscout.com
The Tidashi is a handy little knife from Splinter Seed that you can wear around your neck (on a breakaway cord) on your keys or just in your pocket. (Read More)

Video Update: New safety feature!

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Hello Everyone, Thought I would do a quick video to answer some of your questions and to show the new safety feature that I have added to... (Read More)

Just something for you to enjoy this weekend...

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
In the spirit of celebrating makers in the world, I selected my soundtrack for this weekend. It makes me so happy to see and hear the result of hard work. It is a pretty mindboggling achievement for just a few guys from Sweden. Check out the video:... (Read More)

Day 2, going strong.

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome to all the new backers who joined us since the last update. It is going great so far and I love all the suggestions you guys have been making: jimping, knurling, bigger size, desk stand. Over the next week or so I am going to experiment with... (Read More)

Funded in one day!

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, I did not expect the campaign to be funded in one day. Thanks a million for your support guys and gals. I am thinking of adding a few stretch goals to the campaign. Suggestions are welcome. Cheers,Sander  (Read More)

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