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Utility Knife

This utility knife is designed to maximize effectiveness and longevity of the user during heavy use. Hand fatigue when using a knife not only diminishes cutting power, but an insecure grip can be dangerous. The general shape of the handle is curved down to provide a more natural wrist position. Features include a prominent thumb ledge for increased traction during all types of cuts, which also prevents slipping forward onto the blade. The blade retractor is located away from the hand during use to eliminate accidental deployment / retraction. A top facet runs along the entire spine of the handle to maximize grip stability. The handle casing is a two-peice assembly where a blade change only requires removal of one screw and a quarter of the casing.

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Scott Paton
Industrial Design Student Bellingham, WA