# Steel Wilderness Pocket Knives The White River Firecraft Knife is Practical and Stylish By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-06-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-river-firecraft References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/white-river-firecraft-knife/) Designed to be the best [portable pocket knife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuttix) for camping and travelling, the new White River Firecraft Knife offers one of the most valuable essentials while camping: fire. The knife was created to ensure any user can start a fire at any time, with a [tough steel blade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benchmade-593bk-psk) that has a notch carved out to specifically work with the Ferro rod that is included with each purchase. The size and weight of the new product makes it practical for any use, with a textured [G10](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-x-the-real-fun-henry-co-pocket-knife) scale that provides a secure grip in any weather or condition. The new White River Firecraft Knife comes with a Kydex sheath to hold both the Ferro rod and blade at once in a sleek and compact case. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Back-to-basics Camping Gear:** Opportunities for companies to create simple, practical camping gear that prioritizes essential functions like fire-making. - **G10 Material Use:** Innovation chances in the use of G10 material beyond knife handles, such as for camping and outdoor gear. - **Compact Camping Essentials:** Room for design improvements and customization in the compact packaging of camping essentials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Recreation:** Product development in camping and outdoor recreation gear, with an emphasis on practicality and accessibility. - **Knife Manufacturing:** Opportunities for knife manufacturers to integrate special features into their products like the steel blade notch for use with Ferro rods. - **Packaging Design:** Room for innovation in the design of compact and sleek packaging for travel-sized essentials such as the White River Firecraft Knife. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Landscape-Honoring Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-ridgeback-microblade.md) - [Camping-Friendly Compact Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-pocketknives.md) - [Ultra-Tough Urbanite Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-bornas.md) - [Tactical EDC Rustic Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mossy-oak-mini.md) - [Campsite-Ready EDC Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kershaw-federalist-knife.md) - [Wallet-Ready Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bison-gears-kiridashi-pocket-knife.md) - [Handy All-Metal Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allmetal-pocket-knife.md) - [Micro Outdoor Lifestyle Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-x-huckberry-redstone-knife.md) - [Outdoor Living Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefs-knife-sets.md)