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What really defines a good EDC knife and what that means for retailers

What customers actually carry, use, and keep — and what that means for retailers. Factors such as ergonomics, carry comfort, designs determine hype cycles or classics

When & Where

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Fri, 02/27/2026, 13:30 - 14:00

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BLADE Demo Area | Hall 4 Stand 4-558

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Details

  • Format:

    Talk

  • Language:

    English

Session description

This talk explores why good EDC knives prove themselves in everyday use — and what that means for retailers and designers. Beyond ergonomics and carry comfort, it looks at design decisions, hype cycles, the people behind the knives, and why some models become lasting classics while others quickly fade.