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Damned Oni, the Everyday use knife

Because the best knife is the one you have on you!

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Damned Oni, the Everyday use knife

Damned Oni, the Everyday use knife

Damned Oni, the Everyday use knife

Damned Oni, the Everyday use knife

Damned Oni, the Everyday use knife

Because the best knife is the one you have on you!

Because the best knife is the one you have on you!

Because the best knife is the one you have on you!

Because the best knife is the one you have on you!

Adrian Dsouza
Adrian Dsouza
Adrian Dsouza
Adrian Dsouza
3 Campaigns |
Lake Hughes, United States
$18,485 USD by 260 backers
$18,040 USD by 254 backers on Dec 20, 2019
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OVERVIEW

The Oni is a small but mighty knife that offers you the perfect mix of versatility, capability and practicality. With a closed length of 3", the Oni is perfect for everyday carry. Its 2" Tanto blade can easily handle your day to day piercing, cutting and scraping tasks!

 

INTRODUCING ONI!

The Oni is a mini knife measuring only 5 inches in length. It completes most tasks as efficiently as a full-sized knife—but at a fraction of the weight, and the size of a key Fob.

OUR STORY

We have designed over 50 fidget products over the past 2 years and are now bringing our design aesthetic to the EDC and knife worlds. In just a few months, we have designed and produced 3 knives and have several more designed and being prototyped. The Wraith, Basilisk and Yokai have been very well received and we've got the youtube reviews to prove it!

Knife production isn't cheap and we need your help to bring the Oni to life!

 

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

After designing several knives, I wanted to develop something that I could personally carry every day. I can't EDC my larger knives due to legal restrictions and working a white collar job means I have no need for a hard use knife. I wanted something easy to carry that was both versatile and practical. After a ton of research, 3D prints and feedback, I settled on the following.

 

BLADE TYPE

The Tanto is arguably the ruling knife design with many possible uses. While there was an array of blade styles to choose from, the Tanto provides the best design for general utility on a day to day basis. Tanto blades can pierce, stab, and slice, making them highly versatile as an EDC tool. Not to mention a shape many find much easier to sharpen.

 

BLADE MATERIAL

S35VN is called the "ultimate mainstream steel" for good reason. It is truly a top-tier, high-quality knife steel offering superior toughness, wear resistance, edge retention, and machinability for the money. S35VN is featured on the top tier models of the Oni whereas the budget version features D2, a tool steel that is tough and has superb edge retention.

 

HANDLE DESIGN AND MATERIALS

The Oni has milled scales and is available in the following configurations

TItanium Framelock with Titanium hardware

Linerlock with steel liners, Ti hardware and Cf+G10 scales.

Linerlock with steel liners, Stainless hardware and G10 scales.

It is available in a multitude of colors (G10 not pictured)

 

ERGONOMICS

The Oni has been designed with the user in mind and is very ergonomic to hold and use.

The easiest way to deploy the blade is by rolling your thumb over the unique, minimal front flipper tab. The gimping makes this a breeze once you get the hang of it.

You can also flick it open.

For those with more skilled than me, you can also pull back the tab with your index finger!

Those with smaller hands are able to get a good 3 finger grip. If your hands are a bit larger, you can still maintain a solid 2 finger grip. The spine of the blade also has a harpoon style cut which allows you to choke down on the knife for more demanding tasks.

Aside from a non obtrusive pocket clip, the Oni also features a hole that allows you to add a lanyard for added grip or to put on a keychain.

 

USAGE

The Oni was designed to be versatile. In short, it can do whatever you ask of it, and more:

Carve

Cut

Scrape

Pry

Strike Ferro Rods

And much more!

 

SPECS

Blade Length: 2” (51mm)

Closed Length: 3” (76mm)

Open Length:  5" (127mm)

Total Weight: 2.5oz

Handle Material: TC4 Titanium Body, Steel Liner with CF+G10 or G10 Scales

Blade Steel: S35VN or D2

Hardware: Titanium or Stainless Steel

Framelock and Linerlock

Pocket Clip

Lanyard Hole

Lifetime Warranty

 

For any questions or press inquiries feel free to email us at sales@damneddesigns.com

For wholesale, please write to us at sales@damneddesigns.com

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S35VN Combo

$125 USD $180 USD (30% off)
1 x CF/G10 Liner lock AND 1 x Ti Framelock with S35VN Blades
Included Items
  • S35VN Steel with CF/G10 Scales
  • Ti Framelock with S35VN Steel
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
7 out of 15 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

D2 + G10

$30 USD $40 USD (25% off)
1 x Liner Lock D2 Steel with G10 Scales Stainless Steel Hardware
Included Items
  • D2 Steel with G10 Scales
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
7 out of 30 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

S35VN + CF/ G10

$60 USD $80 USD (25% off)
1 x Liner Lock S35VN Steel with CF/G10 Scales Titanium Hardware
Included Items
  • S35VN Steel with CF/G10 Scales
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
4 out of 20 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

S35VN + Ti

$80 USD $100 USD (20% off)
1 x Titanium Framelock S35VN Steel with Titanium Hardware
Included Items
  • Ti Framelock with S35VN Steel
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
5 out of 20 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

1 of each

$160 USD $220 USD (27% off)
1 each of the following Liner Lock: D2 Steel with G10 Scales Stainless Steel Hardware Liner Lock: S35VN Steel with CF/G10 Scales Titanium Hardware Titanium Framelock S35VN Steel with Titanium Hardware
Included Items
  • D2 Steel with G10 Scales
  • S35VN Steel with CF/G10 Scales
  • Ti Framelock with S35VN Steel
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
3 out of 20 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

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