# Rustic Robust Pocket Knives Barebones' New No 6 Field Knife is an Indispensable Outdoors Necessity By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-06-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-6-field-knife References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/wear/acessories/barebones-field-knife/) & [barebonesliving](https://www.barebonesliving.com/store/products/outdoor-tools/no-6-field-knife) With the ability to handle anything the wilderness could bring forward, the new No 6 Field Knife from Barebones was made for emergency situations as well as [everyday use](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-special-companion-damast-knife-2025). The indispensable new product has a blade made from a [high carbon tempered steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benchmade-593bk-psk) that is reinforced by a full tang to provide a strong and reliable knife to make a fire, set up a shelter, forage food or clear a path while hiking. With purposeful details such as an [inlaid copper lanyard ring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paracord-beads), belt clip and a waxed canvas sheath, the new No 6 Field Knife from Barebones creates a seamless wilderness experience that was created to restore all focus on the moment and away from utility. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rustic Outdoor Essentials:** Barebones' No 6 Field Knife exemplifies the growing demand for durable, high-quality, and stylish outdoor gear and accessories for the modern adventurer. - **Carbon Steel Resurgence:** The resurgence of high carbon tempered steel in products such as Barebones' No 6 Field Knife presents an opportunity for manufacturers of steel products to increase production to satisfy the growing consumer demand. - **Streamlined Utility:** Barebones' new No 6 Field Knife and its seamless functionality (including a waxed canvas sheath and clip), highlights a need for streamlined utility design in outdoor products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Recreation:** The No 6 Field Knife addresses a growing trend in outdoor recreation and creates opportunities for innovation in outdoor gear and accessories for camping, hiking, and outdoor exploration. - **Specialty Steel Production:** The resurgence of high carbon tempered steel in products like the No 6 Field Knife creates an opportunity for specialty steel production companies to expand their production capacities. - **Product Design and Manufacturing:** The demand for stylish, durable, and multi-use products such as the No 6 Field Knife highlights opportunities for companies to invest in product design and manufacturing for outdoor recreation products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Camping-Friendly Compact Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-pocketknives.md) - [Tactical EDC Rustic Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mossy-oak-mini.md) - [Eternally Sharp Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demoster-bushcraft-knife.md) - [Outdoor Living Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefs-knife-sets.md) - [Sensibly Sharp Elevated Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-task-knife.md) - [Micro Outdoor Lifestyle Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-x-huckberry-redstone-knife.md) - [Landscape-Honoring Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-ridgeback-microblade.md) - [Outdoor Lifestyle Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opinel-no12-outdoor-explore-folding-knife.md) - [Elegant Everyday Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/damascus.md)