# Unconventionally Shaped Knives The Blanka Fixed Blade Knife is a Compact Chopping Master By Justin Lam | Published 2018-02-23 | Updated 2018-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blanka-fixed-blade References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/wear/acessories/blanka-pocket-knife/) & [jho-knives](https://jho-knives.com/products/blanka) The Blanka fixed blade [pocket knife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuttix) is an outstanding offering from JHO Knives. This is the first [fixed blade knife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r4a) from the company and is a very impressive first offering. Measuring in at a total length of 13cm, this blade is quite compact and can easily fit in a pocket even with the included leather sheath. The grip is small and comfortable and features a unique cutout at the top that allows for a tight grip on the blade. The Blanka fixed blade features a VG10 construction and sports a unique blade profiled. The cross between a [tanto shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirasagi-knife) and a cleaver is designed to give a large cutting edge, but also great utility. The enlarged tanto tip makes draw cuts and chopping quite easy. Image Credit: JHO Knives ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventionally Shaped Knives:** The Blanka fixed blade knife introduces a unique blade profile, combining a tanto shape and a cleaver, allowing for versatile cutting options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Knife Manufacturing:** Knife manufacturers can explore innovative designs like the Blanka fixed blade knife to create unique products with enhanced cutting capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kukri-Style Blade Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandstorm-20.md) - [Marbled Blade Sleek Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vg10-stainless-damascus.md) - [Intuitive Safety Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-blazer.md) - [EDC Foldable Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadrant-knife.md) - [Oversized Blade EDC Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cjrb-cutlery-tigris-folding-knife.md) - [Titanium Tactical Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpblade.md) - [Deployed Tactical Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ankylo.md) - [Folding Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oknife.md) - [Chromatic Compact Outdoor Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-brand-redstone.md)