# Steel Framelock Pocket Knives The New Kihon Stainless Tanto Pocket Knife is Sleek and Elegant By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kihon-stainless References: [gearpatrol](https://gearpatrol.com/2018/03/08/boker-plus-kihon-stainless-tanto/) & [bokerusa](https://www.bokerusa.com/pocketknives/boker-plus/tactical-knives/kihon-stainless-tanto-01bo764) Accessory company Tanto created a new Kihon Stainless Tanto pocket knife, the third of a series made in collaboration with designer Lucas Burnley. The brand is known for creating high-quality products that will last a lifetime and this new knife is a perfect example of that. The new knife is made from 100% stainless steel and is inspired by classic Japanese-style blades. This new take on the modern Tanto pays tribute to the classic pocket knife with a soft angle blade, making it portable yet more practical than ever. The elegant design makes this product look less violent and intimidating, choosing a softer shape than the typical pocket knife. With a 3.3-inch blade, the Kihon Stainless Tanto pocket knife is lightweight with a frame lock handle for maximum safety and simple usability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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's Driving This Trend - **High-quality Stainless Steel Products:** There is an opportunity for companies to produce more high-quality products made from stainless steel that offer durability and longevity. - **Modernization of Classic Designs:** There is potential for innovation by modernizing classic designs, such as Japanese-style blades, to create products with a sleek and elegant aesthetic. - **Portable and Practical Pocket Knives:** There is a demand for pocket knives that have a compact and lightweight design, while still providing practical functionality and safety features. ### Who This Affects Most - **Accessories Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of producing high-quality stainless steel products, such as pocket knives. - **Design and Fashion:** The design and fashion industry can explore opportunities to modernize classic designs, like the Japanese-style blades, to create visually appealing products. - **Outdoor and Camping Gear:** Companies in the outdoor and camping gear industry can tap into the market for portable and practical pocket knives with frame lock handles for safety and usability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Damasteel Utility Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benchmade.md) - [Micro-Sized Titanium Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tigo-nanomax.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) - [Luxury High-Strength Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-the-barnes.md) - [Compact Titanium Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanomax.md) - [Kukri-Style Blade Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandstorm-20.md) - [Enamel Mandala Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mti-mandala-edc-knife.md) - [Shifting Handle EDC Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-edc-knife.md)