Meet TRAK: a mini, ultra-lightweight titanium utility knife designed to be worn on your daily runs. Anywhere & Everywhere!
This project will only be funded if at least $1,500 is pledged by .
TRAK is a patent pending, titanium knife designed to be used by anyone, anywhere, anytime, regardless of conditions or environment. TRAK was originally created to be used as a back up dive knife for commercial divers entangled in fishing lines. They requested something that they could hold on to with wet hands, but most importantly, needed something that would not rust and corrode. TRAK was born.
What makes TRAK unique is that you place your index finger in the retention hole and wrap you thumb and middle finger around it. This makes dropping or having TRAK slip out of your hands virtually impossible. We found that TRAK not only came in handy in a marine environment, but found ourselves wearing it on our daily runs.
At less than 1/2 oz, TRAK is the perfect choice for individuals with an active lifestyle that need an ultra lightweight knife. TRAK is the perfect knife for those running, biking, hiking, or even just walking your dog on your off days.
Simply throw it around your neck for a run or on a key ring for everyday tasks.
TRAK is made from military grade titanium (6AL4V), which is the same material used in professional touring bikes, aviation, race cars, and even the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The benefit of titanium is that it's ultra-light, twice as strong as its equivalent in steel, rust proof, corrosion proof, and non ferrous (no iron). It's even used in surgical implants for its harmonizing factor with the human body.
Exposed to the elements (salt water, sweat, high humidity, dirt, etc), TRAK will not rust or corrode.
TRAK is 100% hand crafted in the USA. The titanium is sourced in California and then sent to Texas to rough cut out on a waterjet machine. The raw TRAK cut-outs are then sent to our shop in Boston, MA where the edges are hand ground. From there we apply the following finishing treatments: stonewashing, bead blasting, color anodizing, final edge sharpening, tungsten carbide welded to edges, and hand stamped logos.
We then move on to the Kydex thermoplastic retention sheaths, which are also made one at a time by hand.
TRAK will be offered in two different sizes. We understand that one tool cannot fit everyone so we're offering two sizes: Medium and Large. Please see below for specs.
TRAK is designed to fit your hand like a glove. When you insert your index finger into the retention hole, the remaining fingers wrap around TRAK comfortably in their own finger holds. This gives you a very secure, no slip, grip. As longs as you keep your hand closed, TRAK will not fall out!
Weight: .5 oz (14 grams) with sheath
Helpful Fit Tip: You can measure the diameter of your index finger with a string just above your knuckle to determine best fit.
TRAK will be available in: Gold, Green, Natural, Bronze, Blue, and Purple
TRAK comes with a thermoplastic Kydex sheath. This material is heated until soft and pliable and then press formed around TRAK. Once cooled, Kydex will fit your knife like a custom made glove. Kydex is waterproof, lightweight, retains its shape better than leather, and can last a lifetime. Sheath has two eyelets at top, which allows you to attach a neck lanyard or key ring. You can also attach TRAK to a backpack, runners arm band, a belt, or anywhere you need it handy.
Neck Chain - Stainless Steel Ball Chain with Comfort Cord (Paracord Cover)
Kydex Sheath - Thermoplastic Retention Sheath (Case/Cover)
Ball Chain - Stainless Steel Break Away Neck Chain
Paracord Ball Chain Cover - Personalize your neck chain with paracord covers.
You can choose from the following Paracord Ball Chain Covers:
Tan Camo, Blue, Khaki, Black, or Gray (other colors may become available)
Share our Kickstarter campaign with friends on social media and receive a free titanium key ring with your reward. Just send us a link or screen shot to: MeetTrak@gmail.com with the subject: "I've Shared TRAK".
Important:
At the end of this campaign, we will send out backer surveys, which will ask you for your color choice, size choice, finish, etc. You do not need to do this now. Just select your desired reward tier and we will collect all the other pertinent info from the surveys.
If ordering multiple rewards simply multiply the reward price by the number of items you would like. Example: 1 TRAK is $29, 2 TRAK's $58, etc, etc. Want color anodizing? Simply add that to your reward total as well.
Please Note:
The TRAK knives shown in the video are only prototypes. We experimented with different sized bevels, anodizing techniques, and finishes. The final production version will be very close to the first picture at the top of this page. Some prototypes seen in the video and pictures were used for reference or to demonstrate colors, sheath fit, function, and size comparison.
Video Soundtrack:
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We feel that the risks associated with this project are very minimal and fairly low. We've put together a very experienced team and have already gone through the build process with our current prototypes. Our team member and consultant on this project, Flavio Pellegrino, has had two previously successful campaigns here on Kickstarter.
We have used our suppliers in the past and have established relationships with them. The only foreseen challenge we see is if the project happens to go viral and we receive more orders than anticipated. Just in case, we have allotted extra time in the project timeline to allow for this. We have done our homework and do not anticipate any other risks or challenges.
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