"EDC tools have evolved far beyond simple utility, becoming personal statements that reflect both function and philosophy. The best examples tell a story through their design, creating moments of delight that transform mundane tasks into something memorable. HatchBlade, a titanium everyday carry tool currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter, takes this concept to its logical conclusion by literally embodying transformation in both form and motion."
"The transformation happens through a deployment system that feels unlike anything else in the EDC world. Place two fingers on the titanium tail, hook your third finger through the integrated ring, and leverage the mechanism to unfold the blade in one fluid motion. The movement is organic and satisfying, turning the simple act of opening a knife into a small ritual that you'll find yourself repeating just for the tactile pleasure."
EDC tools now act as personal statements that reflect both function and philosophy. HatchBlade is a titanium everyday carry tool that physically transforms between a smooth, rounded folded form and an unfolded, bird-like deployed form. The tool uses a unique hook-ring deployment system that allows placing two fingers on the titanium tail, hooking a third finger through the integrated ring, and leveraging the mechanism to unfold the blade in one fluid motion. The movement is described as organic and satisfying, creating a small tactile ritual. The handle is milled from a single block of Grade 5 titanium for strength and lightness. The 7Cr stainless steel blade provides sharpness, edge retention, and ease of maintenance.
Read at www.yankodesign.com
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