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Bone-Cutting Mini Axes

The Joseph Bowen Micro Hatchet can be Worn Around the Neck

— June 25, 2013 — Art & Design
Outdoorsmen and women might want to consider adding the Joseph Bowen Micro Hatchet to their equipment box. This mini axe is designed to be used with only one hand and is sharp enough to cut through bone. Here's hoping it wasn't designed with a scenario from '127 Hours' in mind.

The Joseph Bowen Micro Hatchet takes 60 steps to produce and is designed for portability. Its small size allows it to be worn around the neck on a lanyard (it comes with a sheath). The hatchet's sharpness and light weight make it ideal for those who like to travel light when roughing it. The Joseph Bowen Micro Hatchet is sold by TAD (Triple Aught Design) and retails for $160.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Hatchet Tools - The trend of creating portable and lightweight hatchet tools for the outdoors opens up opportunities for innovation in materials technology and unique designs.
2. One-handed Cutting Tools - The trend of designing cutting tools that can be operated with one hand provides innovative solutions for those who need to hold things with the other hand.
3. Wearable Outdoor Hatchets - The trend of designing hatchets that can be worn around the neck or body creates opportunities for wearable technology and fashion design.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Equipment Retail - Outdoor equipment retailers can expand their product lines to include lightweight and portable hatchet tools that are designed for efficiency and convenience.
2. Cutlery Manufacturing - Cutlery manufacturers can develop and produce innovative one-handed cutting tools that are versatile and durable for outdoor and indoor use.
3. Materials Technology - Materials technology companies can develop new lightweight and durable materials that optimize the functionality of portable tools for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals.
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