# Sleek Utility Knives Built to be Rugged and Elegant, The Kershaw Method is a Quality Pocket Knife By Justin Lam | Published 2018-03-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kershaw-method References: [everydaycarry](http://everydaycarry.com/posts/27218/kershaw-method?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss) & [kershaw.kaiusaltd](https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/method) Designed by revolutionary knife designer Jens Ansø, the Kershaw Method is rugged pocket knife that carries with it a sleek and gentlemanly aesthetic. This blade is of particular interest because of its affordability, making it the one of the few Ansø-designed tools that is meant for the average consumer. Ansø's previous pieces have received high praise from tool designers, but have come with a rather high price tag. The Kershaw Method however, was created alongside Kershaw to provide a stunning knife at an affordable price point. The Kershaw Method comes with a 3” 8Cr13MoV black oxide-coated blade and is operated with Kershaw's signature ball-bearing flipping mechanism. The handle, and housing for the blade when closed, is made of G10 and features a unique design reminiscent of an architectural truss. A custom backspacer makes a striking addition to the back of the grip and also functions as a lanyard hole for easy carry. The blade itself is quite slim, with a sweeping underbelly and a top wedge adds a nice visual touch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable Designer Tools:** The Kershaw Method offers an affordable option for consumers to access top-quality knives designed by Jens Ansø. - **Rugged Elegance:** The sleek and gentlemanly aesthetic of the Kershaw Method showcases the trend of combining ruggedness with elegance in utility knives. - **Innovative Handle Designs:** The unique design of the Kershaw Method's handle, resembling an architectural truss, demonstrates the trend of incorporating innovative handle designs in pocket knives. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Gear:** The ruggedness and affordability of the Kershaw Method make it a disruptive innovation opportunity in the outdoor gear industry. - **E-commerce:** The trend of affordable designer tools creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the e-commerce industry, particularly in the niche of premium pocket knives. - **Construction and Architecture:** The innovative handle design of the Kershaw Method presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the construction and architecture industry, where ergonomic and visually appealing tools are valued. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Movement Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-sidewinder-knife.md) - [Compact Utility Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bq-s1-utility.md) - [EDC Foldable Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadrant-knife.md) - [Chromatic Aluminum Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-x-glidr-microblade.md) - [Pocket Utility Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elementum-ii.md) - [Haute Eyewear-Inspired EDCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chic-pocket-knife.md) - [Handy All-Metal Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allmetal-pocket-knife.md) - [Limited-Edition EDC Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crkt-facet-viral.md) - [Folding Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oknife.md)