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Fixed-Blade Camp Knives

The HCK1 Hood Camp Knife Features a Unique Blade Shape For General Utility

— April 5, 2018 — Lifestyle
The HCK1 Hood Camp Knife by CRKT is an impressive fixed-blade knife that is purpose-built to handle any and all chores users may find at their base camp. Designed by Karen Hood, a survival and bushcraft expert, the knife was built to look like a beefy and robust kitchen knife. This unique blade shape is rarely seen in survival knives, but its use in the HCK1 Hood Camp Knife ensures that the blade is incredibly versatile for general camp maintenance.

The knife is made from a solid billet of 1095 high carbon steel and features a flat grind. The blade carries a Cerakote coating and measures in at 6.13". The handles of the HCK1 Hood Camp Knife are multi-layered G10, which provide a confident grip, and a bright orange paracord lanyard helps keep track of the knife. The knife also comes with a beautiful leather sheath that includes a small pouch for carrying salt and pepper, firesteel, tinder or any other essentials.
Trend Themes
1. Versatile Fixed-blade Knives - Opportunity to create innovative fixed-blade knives with unique blade shapes for various purposes.
2. Survival and Bushcraft Gear - Disruptive innovation potential in designing survival and bushcraft tools with specialized features.
3. Multi-functional Camp Maintenance Tools - Market opportunity for developing multi-purpose tools for general camp maintenance and chores.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Equipment - Opportunity to revolutionize outdoor equipment industry by introducing innovative fixed-blade camp knives.
2. Knife Manufacturing - Disruptive potential in knife manufacturing industry by producing versatile and purpose-built fixed-blade knives.
3. Adventure Tourism - Opportunity to provide specialized survival and bushcraft gear for the adventure tourism sector.
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