# Shifting Ergonomic Knives The Fiskars Hand Knife Concept Adapts for Different Activities By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-knife References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/09/23/not-just-another-knife/) Capable of providing a number of enhanced features when in the wilderness, the [Fiskars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiskars-all-steel-santoku-knife) hand knife concept has a shapeshifting aesthetic that makes it ergonomic for any task. The secret to the Fiskars knife's success is the [rotating handle and blade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/provoke-x) that enable the [double-sided blade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hakoake-portable-scissors) to be used for different tasks. When the blade has been shifted to the position desired, it locks into place to prevent injury from occurring during use. The built-in ring for the Fiskars hand knife enable the blade to be rotated and also act as the knife's enhanced grip for quickly cutting through materials in a safe manner. The Fiskars knife concept is the design work of Alexander Michael Schiell. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Ergonomic Knives:** The ergonomic design of knives that adapt to different activities presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the cutlery industry. - **Shapeshifting Aesthetics:** The concept of shapeshifting knives with rotating handles and blades opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the outdoor gear industry. - **Enhanced Grip Technology:** The incorporation of built-in rings as enhanced grips in knives offers disruptive innovation potential in the tool and utility industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cutlery:** The development of ergonomic knives with rotating handles and blades can disrupt the traditional cutlery industry, offering enhanced functionality to users. - **Outdoor Gear:** Shapeshifting knives with adaptive designs have the potential to disrupt the outdoor gear industry by providing versatile tools for different activities and environments. - **Tool and Utility:** The integration of built-in rings as enhanced grips in knives presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the tool and utility industry, enhancing user safety and efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pivot Mechanism Sliding Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sliding-knife.md) - [Dynamic Movement Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-sidewinder-knife.md) - [Sensibly Sharp Elevated Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-task-knife.md) - [Shifting Handle EDC Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-edc-knife.md) - [Charming Full-Rang Neat Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hk2024-eggplant.md) - [Transforming Pocket Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatchblade.md) - [Foldout Kinetic Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-sidewinder.md) - [Ergonomic Foldable Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-praxis.md) - [Structural Box Cutter Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-box-cutter.md)