# Sharp Self-Defense Tools The Manticuda VFK Knife is Made for Weapon Retention By Jordy E | Published 2012-10-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manticuda-vfk References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/manticuda-knife/) & [hrdpnt](http://www.hrdpnt.com/Detail.aspx?ID=2) Hard Point’s ‘Manticuda VFK’ knife has been made for the purposes of [self-defense and weapon retention](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a7-zastava). The company took seven years to test out the effectiveness of the design, focusing specifically on the needs of arms carriers. The [razor sharp Manticuda VFK is serrated](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benchmade-593bk-psk) along the edges, adding angles that standard knives do not have. The most aggressive feature comes from the wide shape of the blade which immediately disables attackers with sizable wounds. [Safety is also key](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-blazer) to this product. The handle is made with saber-grips, hammer-grips and guard pinch specifications, allowing users to wield the piece with care. The Heavy-Duty Nylon Sheath technology also attaches the piece at a variety of angles, a handy attribute for those who need to discretely tote the cutter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 64% | 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) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Self-defense Innovation:** Developing and improving new technologies for safer self-defense and weapon retention purposes could disrupt the personal safety industry. - **Specialized Knife Design:** Researching unique and effective knife designs could change the dynamics of the cutlery industry. - **Innovative Safety Features:** Incorporating new safety features in self-defense and weapon retention tools could disrupt the security and law enforcement industry. ### Where This Applies - **Personal Safety:** New inventions for safer self-defense and weapon retention purposes could drive innovation in the personal safety industry. - **Cutlery:** Innovative and specialized knife designs could disrupt the traditional cutlery industry. - **Security and Law Enforcement:** New safety features in self-defense and weapon retention tools could redefine the security and law enforcement industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deployed Tactical Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ankylo.md) - [Kukri-Style Blade Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandstorm-20.md) - [Tungsten Carbide EDC Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandrin-knives-monza-knife.md) - [Dynamic Movement Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-sidewinder-knife.md) - [Mod-Ready Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vosteed-vombat.md) - [Eternally Sharp Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demoster-bushcraft-knife.md) - [Money Clip-Equipped EDC Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microtech-exocet-dagger.md) - [Titanium EDC Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mih-bladenex.md) - [One-Handed Everyday Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-edge-1.md)