Shane Korthuis

We design and develop tools that make peoples lives easier.

The EVERYDAY BLADE ™ is the worlds smallest folding utility knife that fits 12 types of razor sharp hobby blades including #11 x-acto® blades.

We design and develop new products from concept to production. Projects range from medical equipment, complex weapon systems, consumer products, to sports equipment.

Designed and developed a production motorcycle for Ronin Motorworks. Forty seven of these motorcycles were built after Buell went under. The engine, fuel frame, swing arm, and wheels were the only parts used from the Buell 1125s and all other components were designed in house. Each bike had a unique name from the legendary 47 Ronin story. After 47 bikes were built the operations ceased.

Duties included:
Concept Development: Sketching, Ideation, Study models, Clay models,
Material Sourcing: Investment casting, CNC machining, Sheet metal bending, Laser cutting
3D CAD: Design for manufacturing, Optimization for specific manufacturing processes
Production: Assembled units, Created engineering drawings, Created assembly instructions
Presentation: Designed owners manual, Color scheme design, photography

Additional Products Designed:
-Race bike components
-Bottle openers
-T-Shirts
-Turn signal mirrors
-Multi tool
-Owners kit
-USB Drive See less

Designed and developed consumer products.