"Most utility knives work perfectly fine. They cut boxes, strip packages, slice tape, then disappear into drawers or pockets until the next mundane task arrives. They're functional, reliable, forgettable. The problem isn't that they fail at their job. The problem is they offer nothing beyond the cut itself, no texture or personality, no reason to reach for them when they're not strictly necessary. They exist in a utilitarian void where efficiency trumps experience."
"This magnetic fidget slider utility knife was designed to stay in your hand long after the cutting is done. The sliding mechanism deploys and retracts a standard utility blade, but the real story lives in the magnetically guided movement itself. Every slide forward feels intentional, controlled, deliberate. Every return journey happens smoothly, pulled back by magnetic force into a soft, satisfying click."
"The slider doesn't just glide loosely; magnets guide the path with a controlled drag that lets you precisely meter out blade exposure. When you let go, that same system pulls the blade back home without any of the jarring snaps common in cheaper auto-retractors. The whole package is just 67mm long by 29mm wide, a palm-sized 12mm thick, so it feels more like a Zippo than a piece of hardware."
DeckShiv is a magnetic fidget slider utility knife that deploys and retracts a standard utility blade while offering magnetically guided sliding motion for tactile feedback. The magnetic guidance creates controlled drag for precise blade exposure and smooth, soft retraction without jarring snaps. The compact dimensions are 67mm long, 29mm wide, and 12mm thick, producing a palm-sized feel comparable to a Zippo. CNC-machined diagonal lines on the body provide a thumb track for intuitive sliding. Titanium alloy delivers heavier, deliberate momentum while aluminum yields a lighter feel. The product retails at $45, discounted from $55, with limited stock available.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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