commando basik.003 Cerakote release

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commando basik.003 details

We took a flyer on another distressed finish with our "partners in crime" at Area 15 to test out a variety of special finishes, and as usual Aaron and his team knocked this one out of the park. We wanted to test out a brighter color, moving away from the dusty Cerakote and black we used for the holidays, we narrowed it down to a few red tones and a green tone, but the first samples we received showed off Ruby Red (H-306) with Armor Black (H-190) distressed in varied patterns looked too good to pass up. The last remaining  basik.003 pens were sent over post haste, and the results speak for themselves. Reminiscent of battle-scarred red armor, the commando basik.003 is our latest Cerakote Limited Release with, and while we have VERY few of this specific pen in this new colorway, it will likely see a repeat down the road.

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commando basik.003 features

  • Unique distress Cerakote finish in Armor Black (H-190) over Ruby Red (H-360)
  • Revised and slightly updated machined profile referencing previous projects
  • Modern, industrial aesthetic and comfortable grip profile
  • "Checkmark" J-slot for lightning-quick refill deployment
  • Black Delrin piston provides ultra-smooth action
  • Machined from aircraft-grade 6061-T aluminum
  • Includes Black Pilot G2 Gel rollerball refill

specifications 

  • Length - 5"
  • Weight - 28.4g / 1.00oz
  • Body Material - 6061-T aluminum alloy
    • Finish A - Machined texture (fine rings)
    • Finish B - Cerakote
    • Finish C - Cerakote (hand-distressed)
  • Button Material - 6061-T aluminum alloy
    • Finish - Black anodize
  • Piston Material - Black Delrin (polyoxymethylene)
  • Clip Material - 6061-T aluminum alloy
    • Clip Finish - Black anodize
  • Fastener Material - 18-8 Stainless Steel (black oxide)
    • Fastener Style - T8 Torx
  • Spring material - Zinc-plated steel wire
  • Refill Specifications - Black Pilot G2 0.5mm (LG2RF-8EF/BLS-G2-5)
where it's made
  • Body, button, and piston are designed and manufactured in Mesa, Arizona, USA.
  • Clips are designed in-house, and manufactured at Wrico Stamping Co in Gilbert, Arizona, USA.
  • Fasteners are sourced from Albany County Fasteners in Edison, New Jersey, USA.
  • Springs are manufactured (to our specifications) by W.B. Jones Spring Co in Wilder, Kentucky, USA.
  • Refills are manufactured by Pilot Corporation, Tokyo, Japan.

company information

Everyday Karas unofficially launched on social media in 2017 via collaborations with EDC (everyday carry) small makers and influencers, Everyday Karas is now officially launched via this webstore and corresponding social media platforms. Everyday Karas is a return to the foundation of machined writing instruments designed and manufactured for everyday carry use. Designs take a step back from complexity of form to focus more fully on function. Everyday Karas products will feature minimal parts in an effort to reduce failures and maintenance while focusing on streamlining the manufacturing process with the use of our CNC machining technology. Minimalism and simplicity are NOT the goal; rather they are two reference points as we journey back to the basics of our design language and process will shape the product and categories Everyday Karas focuses on. Everyday Karas will redefine the durable writing instrument for everyday carry use by first identifying what an everyday carry pen "needs" to accomplish. The design and manufacturing will follow suit benefiting heavily from the advances we’ve made in the last thirteen years.

Karas Pen Co is the sister-company of Everyday Karas, founded in 2008 under the Karas Kustoms, LLC formation, and later rebranded Karas Pen Co in 2016. Karas Pen Co began designing and manufacturing pens in 2011 that were initially launched via multiple successful Kickstarter campaigns. Over time, Karas Pen Co migrated away from crowd-funding new pens designs, and focused solely on launching new products directly via the Karas Pen Co website. Karas Pen Co designs focus on machined pens, primarily made out of aluminum, brass, and copper with designs that appeal to a variety of customers from the EDC community to the fountain pen community. Karas Pen Co features a vast array of styles, colors, materials, pen types, refill compatibility, and features that make up a vast and growing collection of products and models. For the full catalog of current and past Karas Pen Co products, CLICK HERE.

Everyday Karas and Karas Pen Co are managed, owned, and operated by parent company Karas Kustoms, LLC.

How To: Replace Your Refill on the basik rollerball pen