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KarasKustoms

Mesa, AZ

We make it... Out of metal. At KarasKustoms, we do one thing; manufacture high quality, hand crafted products, and, we do it here in the USA. Since the beginning, our goal has been to use our collective experiences to bring unique, trendsetting p... view more

  1. 2 days ago
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    KarasKustoms
    Posted project update #25

    $40 GROUP HAS SHIPPED!

    That's right folks, the last group ($40 aluminum) has shipped! All orders are out the door! Hopefully everyone's addresses were correct and their packages arrive intact. We only had three people not supply us with an address and we are trying to track them down so that they can get their pens.

    What a ride. We sold 20 times the amount of pens that we had originally thought we would. We are so grateful for all of you backers and all the support and encouragement along the way. This also would never have happened without Kickstarter, thanks to them as well. We would also like to thank Brad Dowdy over at Pen Addict for his kind words about our project. We would also like to thank Jake Parker, who also just completed an awesome Kickstarter project ,by the way, for his excellent review as well. 

    Don't worry folks, you haven't heard the last from us, so stay tuned...

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        Micheal Smith 2 days ago

        MINE ARRIVED YESTERDAY!! CANADA! THANK YOU!

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        Peter 2 days ago

        Holy crap, look at that pile. Thanks guys, and well done. I bet you need a holiday.

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        Daniel Lee 2 days ago

        Got mine this week. Thanks guys! Brass pen kicks butt!


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  2. 3 days ago
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    KarasKustoms
    commented on a project

    @ Ben Ling- All international orders have been sent via USPS International Priority Flat Rate mail. The USPS tells us it can take 10-14 business days for packages to arrive, longer if it gets delayed in customs.
  3. 4 days ago
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    KarasKustoms
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    Thanks for all the kind words everyone! Glad that you are enjoying your pens.
  4. 4 days ago
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    KarasKustoms
    Posted project update #24

    $70 Pledge Level Shipped

    We just finished boxing up all the orders for the $70 (two aluminum) pledge level. We are now getting started on the last and final group- the $40 level. If all goes according to plan, we should be able to get them all boxed up and shipped out this week. Yay!

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        Andrew Adsit 4 days ago

        Can't wait to get mine!!!! Of coarse though the one I ordered is getting shipped last oh well. YOLO!

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        Spike Mott 4 days ago

        So excited to get the pen I ordered for a Christmas gift for my girlfriend. Too bad she's already moved to Korea, 4 months after the pen was supposed to be here.

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        Peter 4 days ago

        Late Feb to late May is 3 months, not 4.


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  5. 5 days ago
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    KarasKustoms
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    It is possible that some of the pen bodies didn't get flushed all the way out. Just simple hot water and a little soap will help rinse anything right out without harming the pen.
  6. on May 18
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    KarasKustoms
    commented on a project update

    Only the $40 and $70 are left. All the groups that have brass pens and the smaller aluminum (total quantity) pledge levels have been shipped. We knew no matter what order we shipped the pens that someone would be offended that we left their group for last. We are doing what makes sense for us, logistically. We really hope people haven't felt like they have been "short bussed" by us, as we have been hustling to get these pens out the door. :(
  7. on May 18
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    KarasKustoms
    Posted project update #23

    $80 and $100 Pledge Levels Shipped!

    All of the $80 (#1 Combo, 1 brass, 1 aluminum) and $100 (3 aluminum) are headed out the door! The last few boxes are waiting for pickup (I think our letter carrier hates us, ha!)

    Only two more pledge levels left.

    Almost there!

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        Mike 5 days ago

        Got mine. The brass one has a nice weight to it.

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        Andrew Garrison 4 days ago

        Got mine yesterday. They are really nice looking, and I love the heaviness of the brass... Now I just gotta get some refills so I can use them! (Clearly didn't plan ahead...)

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        Bill R Pedler 4 days ago

        Got mine - thank you. The brass is really heavy. Nice!


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  8. on May 11
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    KarasKustoms
    Posted project update #22

    $240 and $160 Pledge Levels- Shipped

    Because of a last minute rush, we were able to put together some more pens and ship out a couple of the smaller pledge levels. Hopefully the parts keep coming and we can continue push these out the door. We are getting closer!

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        Jordan Muntz on May 13

        I'm on the $100 level! I'm so excited! +1 one the above comments, I think Kickstarter should make people read through all your updates before they start up their own project! You guys have been phenomenal! Thank you thank you thank you for your honesty and transparency!

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        Erik on May 14

        +1 on thw transparency. This was my first Kickstarter funding and I've been very impressed.

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        Harry 4 days ago

        KarasKustoms are good folk. I would buy from them again.


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  9. on May 11
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    KarasKustoms
    Posted project update #21

    $30 Pledge Level- Shipped

    We just shipped out the $30 pledge level rewards. Our anodizer is feeding us small batches of parts at a time, so we are putting out what we can. We will be posting as the pledge levels ship.

    Have a great weekend everyone!

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        Peter on May 11

        Can't wait.

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        Colonel Fubar on May 12

        \o/


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  10. on May 9
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    KarasKustoms
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    If all goes according to plan, we plan on having everything shipped out by the end of next week.