Prometheus Design Werx
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About Us

Pro•me•the•us [pruh-mee-thee-uhs, -thyoos] noun.

The wisest of all Titans, the son of Iapetus and Themis, and brother to Atlas, Epimetheus, and Menoetius. His name means “Forethought.” He was a protector and benefactor of humankind, and known for his artful and clever intelligence. Prometheus took fire from Zeus and gave it to mortals, which enabled their progress, the building of tools, objects, and led to the development of civilizations.

The Prometheus Design Werx Team is an eclectic aggregate of individuals who all intrinsically share in the mission and ethos of the brand. We are comprised of forward thinkers, designers, craftsmen, former service members, rebels, and adventurers. When not committed to our work and assisting customers, anyone of us can be found somewhere in the mountains, in the water, blazing a new trail, improving our aim, discovering an excellent burrito joint in a hidden corner of the city, honing a particular skill, or researching a new horizon.

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“The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.”
- Marcus Aurelius, Warrior-Poet, Roman Emperor Meditations

We at Prometheus Design Werx believe in discipline, but make up most of our own rules. That you should know how to start a proper campfire without a match and also safely extinguish it. The difference between a lager and an ale, and packing out what you pack in. Being able to hit a target at 300 yds using iron sights, and knowing that a wild strawberry tastes better than anything bought in a store. How to read a 7.5’ USGS topo map, and helping others to help themselves. When to use a 6pt vs a 12pt socket, and set a broken bone. Working to be responsible stewards of our land and wildlife so that our children may also enjoy them. How to sharpen an axe, tying a figure 8, changing your own oil and properly recycling it, and making a pot of chili from scratch. Knowing that the “golden rule” and a handshake still count for something, and understanding that the true spirit of adventure is a state of heart and mind.

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The Origin of our Logo

Prometheus Design Werx is represented by this distinct logo. It is comprised of 3 and 6
sided polygons. Each of the elements has a particular meaning.

Triangle - Found in the center, the triangle is the strongest of all shapes. It is the core, hearth, and alchemical symbol of fire.

3 Intertwined Modified Hexagons - Represent the interconnectivity of both the planned and often unexpected directions in life and enterprise.

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6-Sided Polygon - The outside frame is a six sided polygon and a hybrid shape representing the strength of your "House," and also the shared efficiency of a six sided polygon as found in nature and replicated by man.

"You’ll never get there, if you don’t know where you are.”

- Chris Whitney, Co-founder

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Our Mission

Prometheus Design Werx designs and crafts exceptional multi-purpose performance apparel, equipment, EDC tools, and accessories to outfit the self-reliant individual for uncommon adventures and challenges off and on the grid. We learn from the past, look to the future, and build for today.

With decades of experience in creating highly versatile, capable designs used worldwide in adventurous to dangerous places, Prometheus Design Werx is wilderness grade goods for the outsider.

If there is a simple statement that is the soul of what our mission is, it would be “Virtute Vera.” It is a classic latin motto that can be applied to how you embrace and live your life. We design and craft our products for those who see themselves as being more than just capable. You rise to the occasion, live well, and with each challenge and adventure that comes your way, you adapt, improvise, overcome, conquer...do it all your way, and with “True Grit.”

Live Wild Wise and Free.

Prometheus Design Werx designs and crafts exceptional multi-purpose performance apparel, equipment, EDC tools, and accessories to outfit the self-reliant individual for uncommon adventures and challenges off and on the grid. We learn from the past, look to the future, and build for today.

With decades of experience in creating highly versatile, capable designs used worldwide in adventurous to dangerous places, Prometheus Design Werx is wilderness grade goods for the outsider.

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“Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can?”
- Sun Tzu, General-Philosopher
The Art of War

If there is a simple statement that is the soul of what our mission is, it would be “Virtute Vera.” It is a classic latin motto that can be applied to how you embrace and live your life. We design and craft our products for those who see themselves as being more than just capable. You rise to the occasion, live well, and with each challenge and adventure that comes your way, you adapt, improvise, overcome, conquer...do it all your way, and with “True Grit.”

Live Wild Wise and Free.

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Our Manufacturing

Prometheus Design Werx operates out of workshop with a variety of classic “analog” tools such as a Bridgeport “knee mill,” power hammer, to modern CAD, and WACOM interactive pen displays. All of which allows us to conceptualize, experiment, prototype, test, and evaluate a wide variety of pre-production objects during R&D. After each step of our product design and development process is signed off on and approved, we carefully select one of our certified manufacturing partners to produce our products for the marketplace. Our manufacturing partners must meet our rigorous and demanding requirements such as ISO 9001 for quality and consistency.

Prometheus Design Werx always first begins with our local business community to select a manufacturing partner. There is a rich history and current availability of a wide variety of production, fabrication, and innovation centered in the Bay Area. From the former US Navy shipyards in our neighborhood, which saw their heyday during WWII, to the old school, modern machine, and fabrication shops that all sprung up in the area since the 1940s. There is also a new generation of growth in anything tech related, as we find ourselves in great company of the highest order.

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We strive to create the finest quality products possible and require demanding, best quality standards, and processes. In the instances where we are unable to find an ideal match locally, we then circle outwards to other parts of our state, the West Coast, eastwards, and then globally. We keep our manufacturing within the USA whenever possible, and many of our core products are made here in our home state of California.

Our primary top tier objectives are to design and produce the finest outdoor and adventure goods we can. We have manufacturing partners throughout the United States, and the world to bring the best goods possible to our customers. We are obliged to meet the high quality and functional standards expected of our products and work with the best manufacturing centers domestically and abroad, to deliver on that promise.

"We have one life in this world, so do good, have the strength to fight for what is right, live and laugh with those who you love and cherish, follow your heart and intuition, and have the courage to blaze the new trails that you are proud to call your own."

- Patrick York Ma, Founder

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