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Hello friends-
I hope everything is well with you, your families and all of your endevors.
As I had promised, I am keeping you informed when we make significant
progress here at Speed Tech (tm) Knives.
We are currently manufacturing our 2nd run of prototypes which should be
completed within the next 3 weeks. If all goes well with our evaluation and
testing, we hope to begin the 1st production run in early to mid May. ASAP I
will post a photograph on the website and let you know it's there.
I am now able to give you some more definitive product information. We have
named the knife the Speed Tech (tm) "SYNERGY" (tm). Synergy is a term
meaning that the whole is greater than the sum of the components. I feel
that this name gives justice to the creativity, hard work and long hours put
in by all of the team members who have contributed to this product.
Here are the specifications (all quantities are approximate):
Blade Material: 154 CM, heat treated to Rc 60-61
Blade Length: 3.6"
Blade Thickness: .14"
Handle Material: Machined from a solid billet of 6061 T-6 aluminum
Handle thickness: .58" at widest point
Handle Plating: Type III Hard Coat Anodize
Lock Type: Button/plunge
Length Open: 8.4"
Length Closed: 4.8"
Weight: 4 oz.
The standard product line includes a stainless steel pocket clip (tip down
position) and an elliptical lanyard opening. You will have a choice of blade
styles (tanto or upswept point) and one of four standard colors (black,
maroon/red, dark green, pewter/blue/grey). We are still in the process of
determining blade finish for the standard product. We are choosing from a
stonewashed tumbled, bead blast, or a subdued mirror finish. Factory direct
pricing for the standard SYNERGY (tm) product has been initially set at
$249.95.
We are also defining the 1st models of our limited edition series of knives.
Periodically, we will release knives with features and serial #'s only
available in limited numbers on these products. Examples would be blade
finishes and coatings, exotic handle plating patterns and handle machined
surface textures. Pricing will be dependent on the additional features.
Finally, the custom "build your dream" knife menu is also in the works. You
will be able to custom configure your SYNERGY (tm) exactly as you want it
for a reasonable price and have it delivered in the shortest timeframe
possible. The website will allow you to see and cost out your creation in a
realtime manner!!
We hope to be shipping product just in time for the BLADE Show in early
June. I will keep you informed as things develop and as our website gets
updated. Also keep a lookout for Speed Tech (tm) in the major knife
magazines and on the internet Blade & Knife forums.
Inquiries for our products can also be directed to:
Speed Tech (tm)
4050 Technology Place
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 445-3800
As always, your comments and suggestions are welcomed and highly encouraged.
Speed Tech (tm) thanks you for your input, friendship and support as we
build our company.
Jim O'Young
Speed Tech (tm) Knives
http://www.speed-techknives.com
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