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Knife Servicing Tools

The CRKT Knife Maintenance Tool Ensures a Blade is Always Tended to

— June 12, 2018 — Art & Design
Designed by Tom Stokes for CRKT, the Knife Maintenance Tool is built to be the ultimate service instrument for any blade you may carry. Designed in an exercise to rethink the tools we carry, the Knife Maintenance Tool comes equipped with two different sharpeners and two sizes of TORX heads. Each included feature is meant to prepare users for any situation their knife may befall.

The design of the Knife Maintenance Tool allows it to feature a ceramic honing edge, tungsten carbide field sharpener and T6 and T8 Torx heads, all while remaining incredibly compact. The tool is meant to be clipped onto a key chain and also features a flathead screwdriver and bottle opener. Despite its compact size, the Knife Maintenance Tool is incredibly easy to use and does not require the user to work in awkward angles.
Trend Themes
1. Compact Multifunctional Tools - There is a trend towards compact multi-functional tools that can be easily carried and perform multiple tasks to save time and space.
2. Sharpening Innovation - Innovation in knife sharpening is continuing to create products that offer efficient and easy ways to maintain and sharpen blades.
3. Everyday Carry Essentials - Everyday carry essential tools are becoming popular as people seek to be prepared for any situation that may arise.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor and Camping Gear - Innovative knife maintenance tools can disrupt the outdoor and camping gear industry by offering multi-functional tools that cater to users' need for convenience and portability in the wilderness.
2. Kitchen Appliances and Tools - Compact and efficient knife sharpening tools, like the CRKT Knife Maintenance Tool, provide opportunities to disrupt the kitchen appliances and tools industry by offering space-saving solutions to home chefs and cooks.
3. Hardware and Home Improvement - The versatile and compact design of the Knife Maintenance Tool provides an opportunity for disruption in the hardware and home improvement industry as consumers seek to consolidate tools and simplify their lives.
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