The Steel Ripple knife: Damascus Line Design Cleaver

A project in Hartford, CT by Cross Borders Ventures
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A handcrafted Damascus knife built for kitchen and field alike. Hand-forged in Wazirabad, Pakistan, the blade capital of the world.
Backers: 4
Average Daily Pledges: $113
Average Pledge Per Backer: $169

Funding: $677 of $1,532
Dates: Jun 19th -> Jul 29th (40 days)
Project By: Cross Borders Ventures
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$677

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Last Updated: 40 minutes ago

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$4,626

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Latest News

New Week, New Momentum — Thank You for an Incredible Start

June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning from Cross Borders Ventures. We wrapped up our first weekend on Kickstarter with 5 Founder Backers already on board showing genuine interest in what Wazirabad's craftsmen have built over 500 years. We are well on our way toward our... (Read More)

Halfway There — Thank You

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Two days in and we are already past the halfway mark toward our funding goal — five Founder Backers and counting. That means more to us than any number. If you have been on the fence — now is a great time to join. Founder Backer pricing will not... (Read More)

Thank You to Our Founder Backers

June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We just welcomed our first four Founder Backers on the first day of launch. To the first people who believed in the Steel Ripple before anyone else — thank you. You are the reason 500 years of Wazirabad craftsmanship now has a path. This is just... (Read More)

WE ARE LIVE

June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Today is the day. The Steel Ripple Damascus Line-Design Cleaver is now officially live on Kickstarter. Founder Backer reward tiers are open right now — 20% flat discount on our introductory prices plus free shipping — for the people who back us... (Read More)

New Launch Date — June 19, 2026

June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
A quick update for all our pre-launch followers. We have moved our official launch date to June 19, 2026. Great things take a little extra time — and the Steel Ripple deserves nothing less than a perfect launch. Everything you have been waiting for... (Read More)

7 Days to Go — The Steel Ripple is Almost Here

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Seven days. On June 8, 2026 — the Steel Ripple Damascus Line-Design Cleaver goes live on Kickstarter and our Founder Backer reward tiers open for the first time. To everyone who followed us during pre-launch — you were here before anyone else.... (Read More)

10 Days Until We Go Live — Are You Ready?

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
The countdown is real. In just 10 days — June 8, 2026 — the Steel Ripple Damascus Line-Design Cleaver officially launches on Kickstarter and our founder backers reward tiers open for backing. For those who have been following since pre-launch —... (Read More)

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