http://www.ondrives.com/mechanical-levers-handles-metal-female.html

Saw this while looking for something else and thought that looks familiar.

sweet!

they look spot on, what 'M' size is a qr… M4?

Well spotted (price is certainly more appealing than the DT job)

Mega, just bought a 10mm bolt through axle for the Hopes. What thread would you use for a 10mm through bolt to attach to these? M?
Could well get make up some DT Swiss RWS price beating QR's, although Superstar does some for much cheapness.

We've used those on machines we made at work, got them from RS components. It did make me laugh a bit when I saw it on my mate's stumpy a few days later. Not sure how they compare weight wise though.

inbred – Yes, they come in standard metric thread sizes

Demonstrates what a colossal rip off the DT Swiss gear is.

Don't suppose you know a good source of QR to 10mm hub cups do you? 😉