A new category of knives

KenOnion

KenOnion

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I can't help but believe that the term tactical seems to envelope to large of an area ,
I also believe that in the new millenium we are going to see a new trend of knives emerge .Similar to tacticals but with more of everything I see new undefinable blade shapes that work incredibly well and new twists on the old shapes .I see a kind of futuristic but very practical style emerging.new locking mechs that blow the doors off of the old standards and ergonomic highley engineered patterns.

It's slowly emerging now and I think will evolve rapidly within the next few years .

We need to categorize this type of knife and tactical doesn't seem to work .

what would you call this new trend ?

how about "Ultra Tech"? Or "Ergo Tech"
 
SpeedTech?
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Ken, I believe that your assessment of the future is right on the money. You're not too specific in your definitions, but predictions should never be specific.

I propose that these new knives be called dextral knives. The term "dextral" refers to dexterity, adroitness, and "right-handedness"; or proficiency with tools and manual tasks. These are ergonomic knives that are handy and easily used. They're similar to tactical knives, but they are more practical and advanced.
 
Another category to muddle the works?

So the question will be Utility v. Tactical v. Ubertech?

I have a hard enough time deciding between fixed and folder in the morning. That’s why I usually end up carrying so many.


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How about Primo-tech, first (newest) knife technology for the new century...

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Yes, well, the new century doesn't start until January 1, 2001, so we've quite a while to work on it.

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Great responses guys ,
Keep it coming this could be the beginning of a new category and style/type of knife .We could go down in history as the authors and originators or this inevitable class of cutlery. Aloha Ken
 
I like the term "Sport Utility Blade". It was introduced by James Mattis (I think) as an alternative to the "T" word.

The logic goes something like this. An Army Jeep is a tactical vehicle. A Jeep Cherokee is a Sport Utility Vehicle. Same (sort of) vehicle but different terms for civilian use.

I like "Sport Utility Blade" (or "SUB") better that the more rude sounding "Sport Utility Knife" (or "SUK").

Question for Ken: Are you going to be at the NY Custom Show next month?

[This message has been edited by Steve B. (edited 17 October 1999).]
 
Functical? Naw, a functical folder sounds like a dance... cerulean has a good one and ergo-something would also be to the point.


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Steve-SUK? I was drinking some water when I read your post, you rascal. Who's gonna clean up my keyboard?
 
In one thread you want everyone to further classify a single type of knife. In another you ask for the one general design that would make everyone happy. I for one like anything sharp that will cut.
 
How about calling the new category the Life Knife.When used in a defensive role it can preserve life.When used in a utility role it enhances life.

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steve you beat me to it, i like james' sport utility name also. already market friendly with a pretty good name association following it.

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Steve,

To answer your question, no I won't be attending the New York show.I would like to but it costs a fortune to fly arround the world from here and a poor old knifemaker like me can't even afford a free lunch.
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Anyway keep it coming guys so far I like the SUK name it's the acronym that won't do us any justice.
How about Hybrid Tech?
 
Ken,

Its time to grow up and stop the name calling.

If you look at the way the term is used I'm convinced that most of us associate "Tactical" with "Practical".

Yet, the "Tactical" label as you so clearly noted in your opening comments lacks a practical test. And some knives are termed tactical even if they can't cut and can only be used to bludgeon an opponent or task into submission.

The marketing guys will tell you that we need to differentiate. I think we will soon go back to talking about campers, fighters, and hunting knives, etc.; and , I hope we can replace the meaningless "Tactical" catagory with a far clearer "Practical" heading.

"Practical", as in a knife designed for use rather than display which is shown to provide good utility for the price.
 
I like the Ergo Tech name - being that the "Tactical" or the "Ultimate" are just knives that are easier to use.

Knives are the oldest tool known to man. many so called Tactical knives are pretty much the same as those made 200 or more years ago - with advances only in matterials and the technology used to mill it. The real science as I see it (dont flame me guys I am a user not a maker - I only know what I feel and see) is the science going in to making that blade better to use - feel better in the hand and be ready to jump into the hand when needed. The blade its self is really unchanged... (dont talk to me about serations)
Tactical knives really are not all that tactical. Yo want tactical - get a WWI Trench knife - THATS TACTICAL.
What I like is a knife is its multirole ability. To work in every situation its used in and work well. It needs to be fast to deploy (no CS Tri-Fold or Opinal Twist thingers) and it needs to be sharp as my mother in laws critisism. If the knife was a plane - it would be an F-18 Hornet. The knife has to be able to become a part of you - an extension... Thats a good knife - and one I will buy.

Since SPEED TECH is used - how about Bio-Tech
or "Bio-Kenetic" ?

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