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World’s most lightweight folding knife

World’s most lightweight knife
The idea was to create a pocket-size but fully functional folding knife for daily use that is compact enough for everyday carry. The complete rethinking of the use of the popular interchangeable trapezoid blade with a cutting edge of 62mm (2.441 inches). The knife consists of three parts that makes it extremely reliable. The simple mechanism was invented to provide wear-resistance and endurance, that makes knife durable and easy-care. Absolutely innovative mechanism allows to fix the blade in 4 positions depending on the purpose with zero backlash. The total weight is only 16.15 grams (0.55oz).
Design
This knife was designed to provide very strong and useful product with the lowest weight characteristics. Absolutely fresh vision of using old worldwide known trapezoid blades with full length of cutting edge of 62mm (2.441 inches). 
The complex pattern created to minimise weight without losing strength characteristics. Main parts are completed of one of the most durable v95ochat2 alloys primarily used for aerospace industry. 
Ergonomic handle shape allows to apply force in different directions, depend on type of work. Non-slip handle prevents from injuries even with sweaty or wet hands. The unique lock mechanism allows to fix knife in the most useful positions without any efficiency losses. It also prevents backlash or accidental closing while in use. Different angles of blade fixing allow to use the knife in various ways. 
Two different types of custom titanium screws are designed to improve using and maintenance of the product. 
Tiny carbon part placed on the handle makes knife completely safety when closed. 

It is also suitable when you travel by plane without luggage. When you arrive all you need is to buy a pack of trapezoid blades that are worldwide popular, then one blade can be easily replaced by another blade without a screwdriver. 
Sizing
 Closed knife 28x82mm (1.10x3.22inches)
Thickness 7mm (0.27inches)
Open knife length 139mm (5.47inches)
Blade edge 62mm(2.44inches)
Folding
Production
Timeline
November 2018 

First Model 
The idea of a lightweight but fully functional folding knife with no backlash.
First prototype  
Weight: 19 grams (0.67 oz)
Testing usability and convenience 
Testing different screws and blades
Testing types of finish 
December 2018 
Model update
Weight improvement
Loads simulation 
Shaping more safety handle
January 2019
Second prototype production
Weight: 16.15 grams (0.55oz)
Strength tests
Safety improvement
February 2019
First batch release
June 2019
Black handle edition release
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World’s most lightweight folding knife
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World’s most lightweight folding knife

The complete rethinking of the use of the popular interchangeable trapezoid blade with a cutting edge of 62mm. The knife consists of three parts Read More

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