Zai HIGO knife and screwdriver by Kacper Hamilton
Posted in: UncategorizedECAL graduate Kacper Hamilton has created a pocket knife and multi-tool for Swiss ski-makers Zai, based on traditional Japanese knives.
Called Zai HIGO, the two are inspired by the Higonokami knife that was popular in 19th century Japan.
They feature a lever so they can be opened, locked and closed with one hand.
The multi-tool has two different screwdriver heads that are designed for adjusting ski bindings.
Both items have aluminium cases with a steel blade and tool tips, and the automatic locking mechanism incorporates hidden magnets.
This is Hamilton’s second project for the brand and follows the carbon-fibre axe that we published last month.
See his 2008 series of drinking glasses based on the seven deadly sins here.
Photos are by Michal Florence Schorro & Prune Simon-Vermot unless otherwise stated.
Above photo is by ECAL/Nicolas Genta
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