# Superior Textured Pocket Knives The New Kershaw Spoke Knife Offers a SpeedSafe Opening System By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-07-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kershaw-spoke References: [gearmoose](https://gearmoose.com/kershaw-spoke/) & [kershaw.kaiusaltd](https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/cqc-9k) Designed for camping, survival or at-home use, the new [Kershaw](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kershaw-noventa-knife) Spoke Knife has a [compact design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuttix) that offers high-end and unbeatable features. The blade reaches a mere two inches long, with a wide span face to support delicate and precise cutting abilities. The black-oxide coated exterior offers a contrast to the steel handle that fits perfectly into any hand with a unique texture for grip and style. The unbeatably smooth [SpeedSafe opening deployment system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarab-20) has a lock and integrated flip to double as a finger guard to keep users safe without hindering usability. The new Kershaw Spoke Knife can be opened and closed in seconds without dulling the blade, ensuring a long-lasting product with minimal to no upkeep needed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 49% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Compact Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create compact, high-performance tools for various applications. - **Texture Grip:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative textured grips for enhanced user experience in various industries. - **Speedsafe Opening System:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate quick and safe opening mechanisms into products for improved efficiency. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize outdoor equipment with compact and high-performing tools. - **Knife Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate textured grips and efficient opening systems into knives for enhanced usability. - **Tool Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce compact and highly-efficient tools with improved ergonomics and user safety features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Folding Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oknife.md) - [One-Handed Everyday Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-edge-1.md) - [Art Deco-Inspired Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kershaw-noventa-knife.md) - [Intuitive Safety Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-blazer.md) - [Kukri-Style Blade Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandstorm-20.md) - [Deployed Tactical Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ankylo.md) - [Ultra-Compact Outdoor Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slidewinder.md) - [Poshly Designed Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-x-pco-slipjoint-microblade-knife.md) - [Elegant Everyday Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/damascus.md)