At this time, I have four prototype knives. I am planning a very small production run, if I can secure the funds. I started with a crowdfunding campaign on a website I will refer to as KS. For some reason, KS deemed my project unacceptable and rejected the campaign, which is extremely frustrating...more on this later.
Now you can find this project here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/morey-mk-0-utility-knife/x/38346134#/
The MK 0 (pronounced Mark Zero) is the evolution of a custom design that came about 1991, which predates my first production knife. In fact, the MK 0 is patterned after a knife I made while serving in the US Navy, during Operation Desert Storm. That knife had a D2 blade and Dymondwood handle scales.
The main ideas surrounding this knife are affordability and usability. My knives are purpose-built, for that reason the price must reflect that purpose. No one is going to use a ridiculously expensive piece of equipment in a situation where it will likely be damaged. At this time I am looking at an approximate $85.00 price tag (excluding a $15.00 shipping fee).
This set of drawings shows the MK 0 after several refinements were made. All dimensions are in millimeters. |
An exploded view, showing cutouts, which were a suggestion from my engineer. |
This side is marked Morey MK 0 |
I am very proud to include a pivoting sheath attachment
point. Please see the above video
(this is the actual prototype knife and sheath). This piece of hardware
increases carry options and is something rarely included with most knives.