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Feast Your Eyes on This Pocket Knife’s Mind-Bendingly INSANE Damascus Steel Blade

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I’ve seen thousands of knives on this website… none of them match up to the Rike Knife S05’s absolutely bonkers artistry.

Damascus Steel has an interesting history dating back to at least 400AD in the Syrian capital where this style of steel-forging is believed to have originated. Sadly, the entire art form was lost in the early 1700s due to cultural suppression and the general lack of proper documentation, and all the Damascus Steel we see today is merely our own attempts at trying to recreate the original (you can read all about it here), but at least aesthetically, we’ve figured out how to mimic it nearly flawlessly. Damascus Steel is best known for its alluring marbled patterns, caused by folding cementite (iron carbide) and ferrite (a crystalline form of iron) into the steel and then etching it in acid to reveal the different metals. For the most part, Damascus steel blades have showcased natural wavy patterns, sometimes even swirled designs. The Rike Knife S05, however, takes things to an absolutely new level with its unbelievably intricate blade design. Created presumably by forging multiple patterns and then layering them into a block, the S05’s blade is virtually a tapestry in steel, showing different patterns including checked, webbed, striped, and even Japanese characters all forged together into a single block of steel.  The steel is then formed into a blade, etched, and sharpened, resulting in a knife that defies convention in every which way. The S05 is deviously sharp, but using this immaculate piece of art as an EDC knife is sort of like using the Mona Lisa as a charcuterie board…

Designer: Rike Knife

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While most collector knives have ornamentation and embellishments on their handles, the Rike Knife S05’s beauty lies entirely in its immaculately patternwelded blade. It’s difficult to even describe how this level of layering could be achieved but with the S05’s sizeable $550 price tag, you’re paying for top-tier craftsmanship that nobody can copy even if they wanted to. The blade has multiple rows and columns of different patterned elements, all hammered into one solid ingot that’s then cut, shaped, sharpened, and acid-treated. The blade sports a clip-point style design reminiscent of Turkish weaponry, with a slight kink in the lower edge, going from convex to concave. Although Damascus steel doesn’t offer any remarkable material properties, the S05 is a pretty razor-edged little devil, being able to slice through tough materials like leather with ease.

The S05 features a titanium-crafted handle that houses its precious blade within it. Aside from being robust and durable enough to contain that beautiful blade, the titanium handle also has nothing but a matte finish that provides just the right amount of contrast needed to make the S05’s blade really shine.

The handle, however, isn’t all plain. It features a pocket clip and a rear spacer (a piece wedged between the two halves of the handle) made of MokuTi, a special Damascus-style material made of titanium alloy 6AL-4V and grade 1 titanium that showcases the same double-finish marbled design. The MokuTi elements come with a pearlescent finish, providing just the right amount of pop to give the S05 its accents. The screws holding the knife together have the same pearlescent finish too, giving the entire knife a unique appeal.

Although some may wince at the $550 price tag, it’s completely justified given the level of artistry that goes into each unit. Aside from how dizzyingly complex the Damascus steel blade is (and just the level of craftsmanship that goes into it), working with titanium poses its own challenges given that it’s the toughest metal on earth. Moreover, the MokuTi laminate is a specialized material that can only be sourced from a handful of metal forgers, making the entire Rike Knife S05 quite precious from top to bottom. The knife’s construction is faultless too, with the blade fitting so cleanly into the handle that its pointed edge aligns perfectly in place so as to not get caught in the fabric of your bag or pocket as you put it in or take it out. The knife’s designed to be durable, reliable, and have excellent cutting power… but if I were you I’d probably encase it on an expensive stand underneath an acrylic enclosure on my EDC wall!

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The World’s Lightest EDC Folding Knife Weighs Less Than an Ounce but Packs an Absolute Punch

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At 26 grams (<0.9 ounces), the FeatherLite is the lightest pocket flipper with a 2-inch blade. It comes with a D2 Steel blade sheathed within a titanium-reinforced G10 fiber handle that keeps the entire knife exceptionally light yet incredibly nimble. The FeatherLite even packs a prybar/screwdriver into its design, making it an EDC so light, you probably won’t even realize you’re carrying it with you… until you need it!

Designer: Peak Spec

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The title of the ‘world’s lightest folding knife’ isn’t easy to come by, but the FeatherLite manages to achieve this distinction thanks to its clever design. The knife, although built to size, does a great job of cutting down on all non-essentials. It trades an overtly ergonomic design for something that’s easy to grip, but still incredibly slim. The handle uses G10, known for its high strength-to-weight ratio, and its inner titanium frame is practically skeletal while still ensuring the knife stands up even to rough usage.

Being lightweight doesn’t mean the FeatherLite is a microscopic knife (like the one that fits into a US Quarter Coin). The entire folding EDC measures a respectable 2.9 inches when closed, extending up to 4.9 inches when fully open, and clocking in at just 0.27 inches (7mm) in thickness. The 2.9-inch handle is just the right size to grip, with the textured G10 handle giving you enough friction, and a finger groove on the bottom allowing you to easily hold the knife without it slipping away. The 2-inch blade is long enough to get you through most activities too, offering all the functionality of your everyday pocket knife.

The D2 steel blade balances its sharpness and lightweight properties with near perfection. Open the blade and a liner lock effectively secures it in place, ensuring it doesn’t close in on you while you’re working. The blade’s sheepsfoot shape gives it a straight edge that’s dangerously sharp, allowing it to slice through everything from paper to soft wood and even tough leather. The D2 steel construction keeps the blade sharp for a longer time than other steels, although if you’re looking for something more high-performance, the folks at Peak Spec let you upgrade the D2 to an M390 chromium steel instead.

The FeatherLite is useful even with the blade folded back into the handle. A small section of the titanium frame on the reverse end of the handle serves multiple roles, including being a pry-bar, a scraping tool, and a flathead screwdriver. Its hollow design also lets you string the 0.9-ounce EDC knife onto your keychain, letting you carry it everywhere you go.

The perks of a lightweight knife are pretty obvious. The very point of EDC (or everyday carry) is to be able to carry your gear around everywhere you go, every day… so having a knife as compact and ridiculously lightweight as the FeatherLite helps immensely. The folks at Peak Spec mention that it’s “so lightweight, you’ll forget you’re carrying it”… that is, until you end up needing a blade, and voila! It’s right there and it’s more than capable of handling both indoor and outdoor tasks with ease.

The FeatherLite comes in two colors, a bright, highly visible orange, and a complete opposite all-black design that even features an anodized black blade for that stealthy appeal. The beauty of the FeatherLite lies in the fact that it isn’t an explicitly outdoor-focused knife. You can use it to cut fruits and vegetables, open boxes, participate in DIY projects (thanks to the prybar/screwdriver), and even use it for self-defense. In its outdoor capacity, the knife is great for hunting, fishing, carving, camping, etc.

With a $39 price tag, the FeatherLite is an absolute steal for both enthusiasts as well as for people looking to own their first EDC. It’s built to be reliable, is safe to use with its liner-lock mechanism, and is a robust work-horse backed by a lifetime warranty.

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This Bizarrely Beautiful Mechanical Dice has the appeal of a Vintage Steampunk Pocket Watch

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Ardent gamers can sometimes be a little obsessive about their dice, but this takes it to absolutely another level. Styled like an antique pocket watch from the 17th and 18th centuries, this portable trinket actually has a trigger-activated die (or dice if that’s what you call it) on the inside. Built from scratch by YouTuber W&M Levsha, the mechanism rotates at high speeds when you plunge the trigger down. Release and it instantly stops rotating, revealing a die-face with a number on it sort of like a miniature wheel of fortune.

W&M Levsha charted his entire journey in the YouTube video above, showing what it takes to make this portable one-of-a-kind ornament. The entire thing is made from solid brass, with a combination of CNC machining, lathe machining, laser cutting, laser etching, and sanding/polishing by hand. The product is then assembled with the inner mechanism being activated using a spring-loaded plunger system. The result is something wonderfully vintage with a novel, steampunk-like appeal. It’s just as randomized as actually throwing dice, given that you can never tell what number the rotating disc will stop at.

Designer: W&M Levsha

Mechanical dice have been around for a long time, but haven’t really gained much popularity over their original gravity-based counterparts. Relegated to pretty much being a quirky novelty item, they’re still pretty cool to look at and even cooler to use.

On the outside, the mechanical dice is an absolute beauty to look at. It features engravings on both the front as well as the back, making it something your eyes won’t be able to look away from. Both the engravings were done using laser machines, resulting in a kind of perfection that you’d see from top-notch craftsmanship in the 17th-18th century.

The mechanism on the inside is pretty fascinating, featuring a flat tension spring that gets the disc spinning when the plunger is lowered, and causes it to immediately stop when the plunger is released. A well-oiled ball-bearing set gets the disc to spin effortlessly, creating a high speed that makes it difficult to ‘game the system’.

A disc with etched dice patterns spins incredibly fast, making the mechanical process so rapid it’s almost entirely random and can’t be influenced.

The result is a mechanical medallion that’s perfect for vintage-style dice-based games. Although W&M Levsha isn’t producing this at mass scale (so you can’t buy one), the entire process video is incredibly fascinating if you’re into tinkering and DIY. It also demystifies the process if you’ve got the equipment and materials (and willpower) to make a mechanical dice of your own! If not, you can try snagging a Demley Auto Dice spinner from the 1920s that has not one, but two spinning dice discs!

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The World’s Smallest EDC Knife fits into a US Quarter Coin

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Don’t accidentally spend this one…

Designed to be a covert little EDC you can literally slip into your wallet and have on your person at all times, the rather aptly named Quarter Cutter is a thumbnail-sized knife designed for emergencies and sudden conundrums. Crafted from Japanese steel, the circular blade fits squarely inside a quarter coin that’s sliced in half. A rubber o-ring sits around the rim and holds the two halves of the coin together, but pop it off and the two halves separate, revealing the tiny but handy blade underneath.

Designer: Uncrate Supply

The Quarter Cutter comes made from a standard US quarter coin, which definitely brings down the cost of materials, so to speak! Each coin is sliced in half before being outfitted with a sharp disc-shaped blade that’s perfect for opening boxes, cutting ropes, and even slicing open envelopes. One half of the coin serves as a small but easy-to-grip handle, while the other doubles as a sheath that fits the coin perfectly, being held together by that o-ring. Each Quarter Cutter is, rather fittingly, made in the USA… and contrary to its name, is priced at $39 USD. No, it isn’t TSA friendly, so remember to ditch it from your wallet if you’re planning on flying!

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Titanium Meets Carbon Fiber: The Tactical EDC Knife You Won’t Want To Live Without

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Call it an occupational hazard, but I’ve probably seen over a thousand EDC knives through my 8-year career as a design writer and I’ve probably forgotten a bunch of them. There are a few handful of designs, however, that stand out in my memory for having either a unique design, a clever detail, immense functionality, or using a particular set of materials. The Thunder utility knife ticks most of those boxes.

With a name like “The Thunder”, you’ve got to take this knife seriously, right? Designed to be compact, easy to deploy, and ridiculously effective, the Thunder knife finds its purpose in being a tactical-ready knife that’s just perfect for everything you’d need a knife for. Whether you’re cutting through zip-tie handcuffs, whittling wood for a fireplace, or even opening a box you received in the mail, the Thunder knife serves as an ideal companion. The knife relies on a sharp, replaceable CKB-2 utility blade, and comes with a Grade-5 Titanium handle with Carbon Fiber inlays and an incredibly enjoyable one-hand deployment mechanism. In short, the knife’s handle will last multiple lifetimes, and the replaceable blade lets you always have a dangerously sharp utility knife at all times without all the maintenance most knives require.

Designer: AlloyX

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The Thunder is an extraordinary flipper for a whole variety of reasons. It’s robust, reliable, and has a ravishing personality. The handle, blade holder, and pocket clip all come machined from solid Grade-5 Titanium (the same kind used in the new iPhone 15 Pro phones), while carbon fiber inlays within the handle give the Thunder its dynamic, edgy appearance. There isn’t enough carbon fiber to materially reduce the weight of the Thunder or add to its ruggedness, but let’s not forget that Titanium is the strongest metal in the world, and it’s also significantly lighter than stainless steel, making the Thunder weigh a mere 3.17 ounces (90 grams) despite its full-size design.

The Thunder’s clever design allows for a number of different deployment styles – all of which are just as rapid and effective. A fin on the top of the knife (when closed) lets you trigger the blade open with your index finger, or alternatively, a thumb stud lets you use your thumb to flick the blade open. Both methods work equally well, allowing you to deploy your knife blade with a single hand, while a liner lock snaps the blade in place so it doesn’t accidentally shut while you’re cutting something. Disengaging the liner lock can be done with a single hand or both hands, and the blade can then be docked back within its handle for another day.

Rather than having its own blade, the Thunder relies on a standard CKB-2 utility blade that you can easily insert into the knife’s holder. Counter-sunk screws hold the knife’s various parts together, and the entire body can be disassembled every time you want to replace an old blade with a new one. If that sounds cumbersome, it’s guaranteed to be faster than sitting and sharpening your blade, and actually results in less waste since you just need to swap out the blade itself rather than throwing the entire knife away. The detachable blade design also makes the Thunder TSA-friendly, allowing you to simply ditch the blade (or pack it separately) and travel with just the handle in your carry-on luggage or on your person.

The CKB-2 blade is an absolute monster, working phenomenally well with its scalpel-style design and long edge to get you out of sticky situations. The tactical blade works well in emergency situations but serves remarkably in regular outdoor and indoor use too. Use it to cut wood, slice and dice food, open boxes, or even envelopes. Manufactured by Olfa, the blades come made from high-quality stainless steel, and are known for their edge retention, corrosion resistance, and versatility, making them a popular choice among outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and survivalists.

The Thunder measures 4.48 inches long when closed, opening to a 6.8-inch knife that’s easy to grip thanks to that full-size ergonomic ambidextrous handle. It even comes with an ambidextrous deep pocket clip that you can attach on either side, or remove entirely too. A lanyard hole on the extreme end lets you string a cord or pass a keyring/carabiner through the Thunder, making it easy to carry around. The knife also sports 4 tritium slots (two in the handle, two in the blade holder) that let you mount glowing tritium sticks into it so that it’s easier to spot in the dark.

The Thunder Utility Knife starts at a respectable $149 (that’s 25% off its 199 MSRP), which is a steal considering its GR5 Titanium + Carbon Fiber make. For an extra $15, however, you can either get a custom engraving on the knife’s body, or have it PVD-coated matte black to make it look even more stealthy and deadly. The Thunder comes with one CKB-2 blade included, and for $25 the makers will ship you two spare blades. Deliveries for the Thunder begin as early as November 2023, with free global shipping.

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Feast Your Eyes on this Delightfully Minimal Pocket Knife from The James Brand

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While most EDC knives try to cram every possible tool and feaure into their designs, The Wells from The James Brand is the absolute opposite. A masterclass in minimalism, The Wells is a pocket flipper that’s all about visual purity, opting for a sleek MagnaCut stainless steel blade encased within a clean, minimalist Aluminum 6061 handle. Barring the thin pocket clip on one end, a button lock, and The James Brand logo, nothing interferes with The Wells’ aesthetic. The result is something so pristine it looks precious, and like the kind of EDC you’d carry in the pocket of your expensive suit rather than with run-of-the-mill outdoor clothes.

Designer: The James Brand

Available in a silver or even a special all-black variant, The Wells embodies the clean elegance of a ‘gentleman’s EDC’. The American-made flipper features a slick handle that’s reliable to hold onto thanks to a bead-blasted texture, along with a sheepsfoot/wharncliffe blade that flips out effortlessly with the flick of your finger. Measuring 2.875″ / 7.3cm, the blade has a gently curved edge that’s great for cutting, slicing, shearing, whittling, and even gently rocking while you chop away. The point at the edge of the sheepsfoot blade gives you the ability to pierce through objects, packets, boxes, tapes, and plastic film easily, letting you then slice right through.

The knife comes with a sweet flipper action and a button lock that reliably keeps the blade open when in use. Deployable with a single stroke, the blade slides out ever so gracefully thanks to the stainless steel caged ball bearing mechanism, and can be made to retreat back into the handle by pressing the button. Counter-sunk screws hold The Wells’ two-part handle together, as well as a minimalist pocket clip that lets you easily slide the EDC into your pants or breast pocket for carrying around with you. There’s no carabiner hole on this because The Wells is a little too dignified for a carabiner. Moreover, carrying it with your keys or other tools would be kind of a sacrilege considering The Wells has rather solo-performer personality.

The Wells gets its name from the Wells projectile point found in Cherokee County, Texas. Named after one of the first American-made implements, The Wells is also James Brand’s first true flipper knife, paying tribute to its heritage. The knife starts at $425 for the silver variant, or you can splurge a little more to get the all-black model for $439.

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The stylish and capable CIVIVI Mini Praxis folding knife is perfect for pockets and small EDCs

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We try to be prepared for anything that life throws at us, but we can only cram so many things into our pockets or even our bags. You can make tools smaller, of course, but you also run the risk of reducing their functionality if you cut away too much. It takes diligent and creative design to strike a balance between size and performance, but it is not impossible. Take for example the CIVIVI folding pocket knife that can really clip inside your tight jeans’ pocket, combining function and style in a package that isn’t only easy to handle but also easy to buy.

Designer: CIVIVI

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There always comes a time when we need to cut through something and scissors just won’t cut it, pun totally intended. Knives are the better solution for cutting ropes, wood, and other materials, but the more powerful a knife is, the larger it usually is as well. That’s not even considering how some of these knives won’t pass certain security checks, making it a hassle to take them everywhere. Typical mini pocket knives do have the right size for portability but sacrifice not only performance but also comfort. That’s what makes the CIVIVI Mini Praxis a wonder to hold and behold, combining the best of both worlds without compromises.

At the heart of that feat is a 2.98-inch hard-use blade, ranging from 58 to 61 HRC on the hardness scale, which is not only in the perfect shape for cutting and slicking but also in the perfect size to meet most legal requirements. With a ceramic ball bearing, the blade unfolds and folds smoothly, making each flip feel satisfying each and every time. A liner lock also makes sure that the blade stays in place, keeping your hand and other EDC items out of harm’s way.

The CIVIVI Mini Praxis, however, isn’t just a sharp folding knife, it’s also an ergonomic one. A contoured G10 handle that scales over a stainless steel inner frame delivers an excellent grip, with recesses designed especially for your fingers. Jimping on the top of the blade also provides a place to rest your thumb to further enhance your hold for especially stubborn ropes or wood. And when the job is done, the built-in deep-carry pocket clip makes it super easy to slip the folded knife into your pocket and get going.

With choices of a satin-finished blade, a stonewashed blade, or a Damascus steel blade, and G10 or wooden handles, the CIVIVI Mini Praxis also exudes style in such a small package. Whether you’re out camping, trying to hook some fish, or just preparing for any eventuality, the sleek and handy CIVIVI Mini Praxis folding knife can easily fit in pockets and bags to deliver the sharpness and confidence you need to cut through any task, anytime, anywhere.

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Looking for an Ultra-Compact Outdoor Knife? The tiny $11 SlideWinder is a wonderful pick

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Measuring a mere 3.5 inches in length, the SlideWinder is the kind of outdoor EDC that you won’t even realize you’re carrying with you until you need it. The ultra-compact handheld tool sports a spring-deployable razor blade that’s great for cutting open boxes, piercing packets, and scoring wood, along with a built-in flathead screwdriver, a Phillips-head screwdriver, and a bottle opener. The entire contraption weighs a paltry 1.5 ounces (42.5 grams) and comes with a keyring hole, making it an ideal blend between versatile and compact for someone looking to carry EDC without sacrificing pocket space.

Designer: Outdoor Edge

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The SlideWinder sports a spring-loaded blade deployment mechanism that ejects a standard, replaceable razor-style blade that’s perfect for cutting, slicing, and piercing. The standard utility razor blade is sharp, lightweight, and doesn’t need maintenance. If the edge ever dulls or breaks, you can simply replace it for another one and your SlideWinder is as good as new. A slider on the side of the grip lets you deploy the blade with your thumb, and a nifty mechanism locks the blade in place while you’re cutting. When you’re done using the blade, an orange button on the slider lets you disengage the lock, while the spring inside the grip immediately retracts the blade inwards, ‘closing’ your knife.

The blade is also accompanied by a bottle opener designed into the front of the grip, along with a flat-head screwdriver on top (which is also great for prying and scraping), and a Phillips head driver on the back.

Depending on whether you prioritize weight or durability, the SlideWinder comes with either a glass-infused nylon polymer grip or a stainless steel grip. For people wanting lighter EDC, the glass/nylon SlideWinder has 3 color variants to choose from, with the flathead and Phillips head screwdriver units screwed into the plastic grip. The stainless steel version, on the other hand, has a more integrated design with the screwdrivers built right into the steel handle. Finally, both variants have a pocket clip attached onto the reverse side, allowing you to carry your SlideWinder in your pocket’s lining. Or better still, tag it onto a keychain with your keys and other tools and clip it to your belt loop or backpack!

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The James Brand’s latest pocket knife has a gorgeous Acetate handle inspired by haute eyewear

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Although an unusual material choice for EDC, Acetate (colloquially also referred to as ‘shell’) is one of the most used materials in eyewear, lending an undeniably retro-inspired fashion taste to the category. In The James Brand’s latest Elko pocket knife, the Acetate handle does something similar – it elevates the EDC to new heights, turning it from an essential tool into an accessory you’ll want to flaunt.

The James Brand’s knives have always been a class apart, prioritizing their signature minimalist aesthetic over trying to look rugged or dangerous (no wonder it ranks in the top 5 EDC brands). In a world where EDC knives try to look military-inspired or tactical, The James Brand’s knives have aspired to be objets d’art. The Elko knife is no different.

Designer: The James Brand

With its small size and demure appearance, the Elko is the kind of knife you really tend to underestimate and then be surprised by – sort of like watching a 5-foot lady in a floral dress punch the lights out of a 6’6″ burly mugger. The James Brand’s smallest knife, it measures a measly 2.6 inches when closed, opening to 4.33 inches when you flip the Sandvik 12C27 steel drop-point blade out. Despite its tiny footprint, the Elko is a powerful tool to have with you and fits right around your keychain.

On the reverse side of the blade is the Elko’s steel pry-bar/scraper-tool which also has a hollow cutout to let you attach the knife onto a lanyard or around your keychain. Between them is the Elko’s petite handle, which comes in either aluminum or this gorgeous acetate finish.

Acetate is also a material your skin is naturally comfortable with. If you wear ‘shell’ frames, they sit on your face for the majority of your day, without really affecting you or even succumbing to the oils that your skin produces. Sure, its smooth finish would feel counterintuitive on a handle (which could end up being a little slippery), and that’s perhaps the only fault I’d have with the Elko. Maybe a microtexture or just a few lines would do wonders toward making this visually beautiful knife just the right amount of enjoyably tactile too!

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The “Swiss Army Knife of Stationery” Lets You Sketch, Ideate, Plan, and Measure Anywhere

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Last year we raved about the Horizon Helvetica®, an artist-oriented piece of EDC designed to pretty much replace conventional stationery kits. This time, the Horizon Helvetica® returns with its little sibling, the Horizon Key®, a keychain-friendly multitool that looks and functions as a scale but also moonlights as a hex wrench, bottle opener, basic protractor, flat-head screwdriver, mini-saw, and wire ripper. Designed to be more compact than the card-shaped Horizon Helvetica®, the Key® fits right in your keychain while the Horizon Helvetica® sits in your wallet. Together, both of Horizon’s tools cover every creative tinkerer’s need, from sketching and planning, to repairing and modifying.

Designer: Ufuk Koc of Horizon Design Solutions

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A perfect set of tools for artists, designers, engineers, architects, and anyone with a dominant right brain, the Horizon Helvetica® and Key® combine to give creatives every conceivable instrument they need, while still being hyper-portable. Both the Horizon Helvetica® and Key® come laser-cut from 304 High-Grade Stainless Steel, making them slim, lightweight, durable, and corrosion-resistant.

Horizon Helvetica®

Draw perfect circles.

Special section for Pixel and Pica measurements. Easily convert your sketches into digital area.

Unleash your creativity with isometric grid and cube sections.

Eliminate old tools from your life.

Perfect straight lines anytime.

The Horizon Helvetica® from last year still holds its position as one of the most creative-oriented EDC multitools on the market. Its name comes from the iconic sans-serif font, known for its supremacy and versatility. With a credit-card-shaped form factor, it allows you to sketch and doodle, measure distances and angles, create grids and circles for planned drawings, and even has a dedicated measuring scale for pixels and picas, making itself incredibly useful to graphic and interface designers who can use the Horizon Helvetica® to create UI sketch prototypes on paper before taking their concepts into Figma, Sketch, Illustrator, or any other design software.

Horizon Key®

The Horizon Key®, on the other hand, is a more hands-on tool designed for industrial designers, engineers, and overall tinkerers. Made for technical and physical applications, the Horizon Key® is a linear instrument with as many as 12 tools hidden inside its form factor. Its linear design makes it a perfect miniature ruler, which can be used for drawing lines as well as measuring objects in imperial as well as metric units. An inner cutout in the Key® also works as a multi-size hex wrench for opening and tightening bolts, while a smaller cutout on the outside serves as a spoke key for working on bicycle wheels. The Key® also has a mini-saw, a bottle opener, a wire-stripper, a flat-head screwdriver, and a protractor (angle indicator) built into it. Measuring under 3 inches in length and just 0.04 inches (1.2mm) thick, the Key® strings right into your keychain, letting you carry it wherever you go.

Both the Horizon Helvetica® and Key® come laser-cut from 304 Stainless Steel, and are available in a number of anodized color options with two more colors (Irish Green and Classic Blue) being added this year. Portability being their paramount feature, the Helvetica® and Key® are designed with a pocket-friendly format, and are even rated TSA-friendly for travel. You can grab both tools at £31 ($39 USD), with the option to only buy one of the tools (if you bought the Helvetica last year), or grab add-ons like the Horizon Memo Book, or a genuine Italian leather card-holder for your Helvetica®. Both the Horizon Helvetica® and Key® are perfect for anyone with a creatively-aligned mind, and start shipping in November 2023.

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