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Multi-Purpose Fixed Blade Knives

The Striker Fixed Blade Offers a Unique Shape and Neutral Grip

— July 19, 2018 — Art & Design
Inspired by the hand-made knives of the legendary Houndsman Ben Lilly, the Stiker fixed blade by Civilware is purpose-built to handle a variety of applications and uses. Perhaps the most interesting feature of this knife lies in its unique recurve blade shape with a pronounced belly and stout tip. This distinct shape of the Striker fixed blade ensures the knife can be used for a myriad of tasks while still maintaining a sharp edge for cutting and slicing. The blade comes in at four inches and is constructed from AEB-L steel.

The handle of the Striker fixed blade comes in a straight neutral angle, ensuring a comfortable and effective grip in multiple positions. This neutral angle makes the knife quite adept at tackling multiple tasks and complements the unique blade shape in a very minimalist fashion.
Trend Themes
1. Multi-purpose Knives - The rise of multi-purpose knives with unique designs opens up opportunities for innovative manufacturing technologies and material selections.
2. Recurve Blade Shapes - The popularity of recurve blade shapes for knives creates demand for advances in sharpening and maintenance tools, as well as for designing and marketing accessories tailored for these unique shapes.
3. Neutral Grip Handles - The increasing use of neutral grip handles in knives provides opportunities for developing new ergonomics in knife handles and for designers to create innovative shapes and textures for better grip.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Gear and Equipment - Companies in the outdoor gear and equipment industry can leverage multi-purpose knives and recurve blade shapes to design products that cater to a broad range of customers with varying needs.
2. Kitchenware - Manufacturers in the kitchenware industry can benefit from designing multi-purpose knives with unique shapes and materials that are suitable for a wide range of cooking tasks, providing convenience and affordability to consumers.
3. Sports and Hunting - The sports and hunting industry can capitalize on the trend of neutral grip handles and multi-purpose knives by developing new product lines that meet the evolving needs of outdoor enthusiasts and hunters.
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