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BQ S1 | A Minimalist Gravity-Slide Utility Knife

January 18, 2026

Gravity Slide Deployment • Replaceable Blades • CNC-Machined Body • Premium Everyday Utility

Story

It’s the cutter you reach for when you want something that feels Cool to use — not something you want to hide in a drawer.

S1 doesn’t look like a $1 utility knife. Because it isn’t one.

S1 was created with a simple intention:
A tool that looks clean, feels natural, and works flawlessly.

No aggressive “tactical” aesthetics. No gimmicks. Just a beautifully efficient cutting tool designed for daily use.

Lefty Friendly

Every line, angle, and surface exists for a reason—to enhance control, comfort, safety, and precision.

The S1 uses a clean, gravity-assisted slide mechanism engineered for smooth, intuitive action. Simply swipe your thumb sideways, the plates pivot, and the blade glides out naturally—then locks securely into place.

This creates a deployment motion and sound that feels instinctive, precise, and deeply satisfying.

The S1’s metal body is machined with tight tolerances, creating:

  • Sharp, clean exterior lines
  • Smooth chamfered edges
  • Crisp blade guides for stability
  • Defined grip texture on the side 
  • A bright red safety lock with tactile feedback

Every detail is intentional—every detail elevates usability.

S1 turns common tasks into clean, precise, effortless actions.

With a compact body, lightweight build, and a reinforced lanyard hole, S1 is easy to carry.

S1 uses standard utility blades you can find anywhere.
No proprietary refills.
No special tools needed.

Material: Metal Body (Aluminum / Titanium)

Blade Type: Standard Utility Blade

Length: 80 mm

We want as many people as possible to experience and enjoy the S1.
To keep things simple and affordable, we’ve decided to subsidize a large portion of the shipping cost ourselves.

Shipping Rates

🇺🇸 United States: $5 per backer

🌍 Rest of the World: $9 per backer

Our goal is to keep shipping accessible, so more people can actually use and love what we’ve designed — not hesitate because of high delivery costs.

Remote & Hard-to-Reach Regions

For a small number of very remote or difficult-to-reach locations, there may be an additional shipping charge after the campaign ends.
If this applies, we’ll contact you directly — and any extra fee will not exceed $10.

We’re committed to transparency and fairness, and we truly appreciate your support in helping bring S1 to more hands around the world.

We’d rather invest in our backers than pass high shipping costs onto them.

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