New Prometheus Lights Website & Blog!

Faithful Dark Sucks blog readers,

The new Prometheus Lights website has launched! To keep my life nice and tidy I am moving all blogging activities to the new location and turning off the lights (😉) here on Blogger.

Come follow me on the new Prometheus Lights blog! I'm working on a series of posts on Rechargeable Batteries and the first one just went up. I'd love to here your thoughts...

Thanks for sticking with me. See you 'round the bend.

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Testing a Ti spindle two piece Lambda. Looking promising but I'm not getting ahead of myself :)

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That's not a drill...THIS is a drill!

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Auction day!

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Testing some fancy polished aluminum-cutting inserts. My "go to" .031 nose radius on the right. Trying out .008 and .004. I normally go with as large a radius as I can get away with for better finish at higher feed rates, but sometimes you can't get away with much ;)

Kappa Keychain Kickstarter Launch!

Hi all! It's been a while but I've just launched a new Kickstarter campaign! 

Click here to go directly to the campaign.

If you follow my work closely, you’ll know that the Kappa QR was originally released with my last Kickstarter project for the Epsilon EKO. Until now, the Kappa was only available in brass but after a lot of requests, I'm ready to go all in and deliver a variety of new materials!

The Prometheus Kappa Quick Release (QR) design is identical to (and compatible with) the Beta-QRv2 Keychain Flashlight quick release. Just like the Beta-QR, sometimes you have things on your keychain that you may need to quickly and easily detach. That might even be your keys! The Kappa QR delivers the same convenience and security in an entirely new way.

Thanks again for your support!

Jason

Two new premium chargers in the store

Hi folks,

Just writing to let you know that I have two new awesome chargers from Xtar in the store. One is 4 bay and one is 2 bay. Both have digital readouts to let you know exactly what is going on, independent charging channels so you can charge different size/chemistry batteries at the same time. The both feature the ability to charge Li-Ion, Ni-Mh, and Nicd batteries as well. The 2 bay can even acts as a "power bank," meaning you can put a battery (or two) into the charger, plug in your phone (or other USB device) and charge on the go.

More info in the links below!

Xtar VC4 (link) $36.50

Xtar VC2 (link) $29.50

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Solid Copper Lambda Tops Available at Blade HQ

The title says it all ;) If you are interested in picking up a solid tellurium copper Lambda top you can currently get them from Blade HQ (via this link). Don't wait though, this was an exclusive batch and limited in quantity! I think they have about 40 left. Unfortunately they don't offer international shipping though. Sorry friends across the pond. These are only available in ruby tip...but that's what you wanted anyway right?

The photo below is a prototype, but the actual tops feature the same hollow spindle as the current Solid Brass Lambda. The spindle is hollow to lower the tops center of gravity, but it has the added advantage of making the ruby ball replaceable!

Check out my friend's Kickstarter project!

I provided some technical support on this one but Joe spent months getting the design tested and dialed in. I have one of the first prototypes and I can tell you it's awesome! I mainly use pocket knives for opening boxes and this one is small enough you don't have to "deal" with it, but the CUB is there when you need it. Check out the live project on Kickstarter...link is below. Don't wait though, this project is only live for 2 weeks total. 

Cheers,
Jason

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The Scout Compact Utility Blade™ Kickstarter Press Release

PRESS RELEASE (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE)

Mountain View, CA (March 1, 2016) – Scout Leather Co. is excited to announce the launch of its latest Hard Goods with the Scout Compact Utility Blade™. Currently on Kickstarter, the Scout CUB™ is a minimalistic Titanium pocket tool designed from shop life necessity and developed for those that work and do.

The Scout CUB features a one-handed push button retractable blade using standard utility blades that are easily replaceable without any extra tools. Its compact size easily fits in your pocket for quick access. Instead of packing in a bunch of extra features, the Scout CUB was designed with just the essentials. From opening and breaking down boxes to tightening down screws, or even prying open cans and popping the occasional cold beverage for lunch, the Scout CUB makes a great pocket tool for everyday carry.

Help support the Scout Compact Utility Blade on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/scoutleatherco/the-scout-compact-utility-bladetm-titanium-pocket

About Scout Leather Co. (www.scoutleatherco.com)

Based in Mountain View, California, Scout Leather Co. creates essential products designed from necessity and personal experience. Using traditional methods with a modern approach, all Soft Leather Hard Goods are proudly Made in USA.

If you would like more information about the Scout Compact Utility Blade, please contact Joe Wu at info@scoutleatherco.com.

Solid Copper Alpha Pen

Hi folks,

Just wanted to let you know about a Massdrop exclusive: the solid copper Alpha Pen! This is a limited production run requested by the gearheads over at Massdrop so here you go.

If you just want to get your solid copper Alpha Pen right now...then follow this link to the drop.

Also, these pens are machined by Hirsch Machine in Santa Clara, and not in my own shop. In fact, because of my workload, no Alpha pens will continue to be made in-house. You can follow this link to my site if you'd like a more detailed explanation.

Brass Beta QR Back in Stock!

That is all...

(click here for the link)

Special offer on eye protection from ESS

Hi all,

So Burnley SlingPop production is nearly finished and we are about to begin shipping! Related to that, our friends at ESS have allowed me to extend the 10% discount on their "Crossbow Ballistic Eyeshield" to the Prometheus Lights audience as well!

Here at Prometheus safety is a top priority and I only trust my eyes to ESS, both in the shop and at the range. The Crossbow represents the absolute best in no-compromise eye protection available today. I've been using their glasses for years and reached out to them during the Burnley Kickstarter campaign about supplying some glasses...they said yes :)

PRE ORDER NOW! Just follow this link to pre-order now at the 10% discounted price. This offer closes soon, so don't wait.

The Crossbow features extra thick ballistic-grade lenses which can be easily replaced if they become damaged or if you want to swap out for another color. They also come with an optional low-profile strap that attaches to the small holes at the tip of the bow. Check out the ESS website if you would like more information. 

If you missed the Kickstarter campaign you can still pre-order a SlingPop through the link above...and you can check out the original Kicstarter campaign/video if you are interested. The design is by Burnley Knives, project management by Scout Leather Co., and CNC machining by yours truly.

If you follow the pre-order link you can also pick up one (or more) of my Photon Lanyard Beads for $35 each ($10 off the retail price) and choose from 3 anodized colors that are exclusively available for this campaign (and happen to match the SlingPop colors :) Type II Clear and Violet or Type III Black. You can pre-order through the link above, but you can get more info on the Photon Beads on my own website via this link.

ESS "clear" lens Crossbow Eyeshield ("smoke" tinted lens also available)

Clear anodize Burnley SlingPop (Black and Violet also available)

Photon Lanyard Bead in "Clear" anodize (Black and Violet also available)

Lambda Solid Brass [S-BR] is up on the site now!

Hey folks,

Sorry I haven't had tops in a while. I have been working on something new but the holiday rush has put me way behind schedule on just about everything. However, I'm ready to start shipping new tops! These are currently in production so there might be a 1-2 day delay in shipping orders. Just follow this link to my website for more information and to purchase a top (link). 

I'll be running production on Burnley's Kickstarter project!

Hey folks, hope you are well. Just wanted to give you a heads up on a friends (and famous knife maker) Kickstarter project. I'll be doing all the CNC production in my shop. Please have a look and share, if you'd be so kind :)

BRNLY SlingPop: Pocket Slingshot & Bottle Opener Kickstarter

Albuquerque, NM (October 21, 2015) – Lucas Burnley of Burnley Design is excited to announce his first Kickstarter project for the BRNLY SlingPop. Inspired by the lighthearted mischief of youth, the SlingPop is a modern take on a classic childhood staple with a grown-up twist. Designed for your back pocket, the SlingPop combines the fun of a slingshot with the practicality of a “bar key” bottle opener.

Help support the BRNLY SlingPop: Pocket Slingshot & Bottle Opener on Kickstarter: http://www.burnleyknives.com/slingpop

About Burnley Design (www.burnleydesign.com)

Using the experiences gained from over a decade of knife-making and as a designer for Böker and Columbia River Knife & Tool, Lucas Burnley started Burnley Design as a platform to explore, experiment and create products outside of the knife industry.

If you would like more information about the BRNLY SlingPop: Pocket Slingshot & Bottle Opener, please contact Lucas Burnley atbrnlyd@gmail.com

New in the store: 302 Stainless Split Rings

Hi all,

I get a lot of requests for split rings so I finally got some on the site and also have a selection of 3 different sizes! Don't thank me, thank you :) Click the link below!

302 Stainless Steel Split Rings (link)

Tungsten Top Lottery Sale!

Hi all,

So I'm trying out something new for the tops and for the sale format. I will have 10 tungsten tops with blue anodized titanium spindles up for lottery. You can get all of the details and sign up through the link below!

Registration opens today at 4PM Pacific and ends 10AM Pacific on Monday, August 17th

Lottery Link

Special Edition: 10 pcs

The EKO Kickstarter is finally 100% shipped!

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This is a little fixture I laser cut to hold the key blanks for engraving. Ended up making about 750 of these for the campaign. That was A LOT of hand work filing, sanding, and grinding. Not looking forward to the next batch. 

Jason

Follow me on Instagram?

Hey folks,

I'm sure you can tell my blog momentum has fallen to about zero. Sorry about that! I like to post general musings and goings on, but I've been soooo busy I just haven't been able to find the time. Of course I find time to post things like my latest Kickstarter campaign, and then I beat myself up because the blog starts feeling way too commercial. My story is about the journey as much (or more than) what is for sale at the moment. At least that's my hope.

As a result, I've started using Instagram a lot. It's a super easy way to let people know what I'm working on "right now" and that works well for me. So, two things:

1. Please follow me on Instagram: @prometheuslights
2. I'm going to be pushing some of my Instagram content to the blog for those of you that can't/don't want to follow me on Instagram. 

Trying out some new aluminum-specific carbide inserts.

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That's a pretty awesome mirror finish right? I've been wanting to try these polished inserts forever and I finally found a good (great) deal on a box of them on eBay and had to pull the trigger. Turns out they work really well on stainless and titanium too...as long as you don't care about tool life. The sharp edge is really fragile and breaks down quickly under tough cutting conditions.

Jason

Awesome Kickstarter Wallet: Ending Soon (not mine)

Hi all,

Sometimes I like to share cool things from other makers. Jens Anso is a very famous knife maker from Denmark. As expected, his work is clean and elegant. At auction, his knives go for thousands of dollars. If you want to buy one, expect to fork over a lof of money on the secondary market, or wait...and wait (don't forget to wait). He's also designed knives for two of the largest knife manufacturers on earth, Spyderco and Boker. I'm impressed. Like me, Jens likes to dabble in other things as well.

I'd like to introduce you to his new titanium & carbon fiber credit card holder, which is currently live on Kickstarter and ending in 4 days on February 20th. (link to the KS campaign and video)! 

I know Jens from the "makerverse" because we like to make things and there aren't that many of us doing unique work with an obsessive focus on quality. Notice my Alpha pen in the photo above? This cool credit card holder is (of course) made from titanium on the front, carbon fiber on the back, and holds 1-6 credit cards. The colored inserts are made from "G10" which is a reinforced fiberglass composite commonly used to make knife handles. I'd personally use it as a business card holder and impress the pants off anyone I give my card to.

Ah but where is it made? Jens makes most of his knives in his own shop, but this project is being contracted out to the same US company that waterjets all of my pocket clips. See, small world. In case you missed the first link to the Kickstarter campaign, here it is again! Even if you aren't interested yourself, please forward this on to someone that might. Us makers live by word of mouth. if you don't spread the word, we don't eat, so just take a second and click your mouse on one of those share buttons :)

If you want to check out his knife work, here is the link for his website and a photo below to wet your whistle. This is my favorite, and of course a one-off. I like how it arches its back like an angry shark when it's open. Sadly, I don't own it. Probably couldn't afford it either :)

Cheers,

Jason