innovations for forward progression in the past 10 years;
internet forums
CAD and CNC
increasing access to complex tools heretofore unaffordable
design innovations for forward progression;
heavy emphasis on ergonomics
homage to the natural world, (always there, always changing)
increasing interest in 'ethnic knives' and also access to them via increasing globalization, is brushing off on more designers
reinterpretation
This is a great question! I'm looking forward to following it as it evolves. I'm only just scratching the surface with my input, I know, and I'm sure that there are a multitude of things to ponder around this question.
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