Knives have always been used as cutting tools, but today they are used in many different fields: from the kitchen to agriculture, from leisure to surgery.
A wood handle pocket knife is different because of its versatility and manageability, making it an essential tool for those who spend a lot of time outdoors.
Read this article to discover more about these special objects!
Wood handle pocket knife: an opportunity to reconnect with nature
The global pandemic has certainly changed our way of life, causing many people to look for a way to connect with nature, which is perceived as a source of solace—a way to get some relief from the unsettling effects of restrictions to our individual freedom.
Many studies have found that people are more concerned now than before COVID-19 about environmental issues and are more prone to change their habits to enhance sustainability.
Consumers seem to be more aware of how much human activity threatens our planet, and they believe that environmental issues are as important as—or even more so than—health concerns.
Moreover, they expect companies to integrate more structured environmental policies and to adopt eco-friendly and sustainable approaches.
This increasing awareness of environmental issues is accelerating the trend toward sustainable consumption and a demand for natural products.
People look for objects that remind them of nature and which can create a connection with the outdoors.
A wood handle knife represents an ancestral memory for human beings, reminding them of past ages when people lived in nature and used knives for hunting and protecting themselves from predators.
Today, consumers don’t need to hunt or gather food for sustenance, build a shelter, or collect wood for fire. Nevertheless, people can rediscover some forgotten outdoor activities.
A pocket knife can be the tool that supports them in their adventures.
Why choose a wood handle pocket knife
Besides being a naturally sustainable raw material, wood has many advantages in terms of:
- Durability, as it is flexible and strong at the same time, especially if the manufacturer applies special finishes to make it even stronger and water repellent. Some manufacturers can offer many eco-friendly materials, e.g., cellulose and resins, that besides being safe for the environment are stable and resistant in any type of weather.
The blade is also important for the overall quality of the knife. A good camping knife must have a top-quality blade. Stainless steel is generally the best material for blades, as it has high corrosion resistance and is easy to sharpen. - Functionality and safety, as it doesn’t conduct heat and remains cold even if left in the sun. Wooden pocket knives also have a compact design and are easy and safe to carry since the blade can collapse into the handle.
- Comfort, as wood is more pleasant to the touch when compared with plastic or metal. Special treatments and finishes can also increase the grip, e.g., textured or knurled handles, preventing the knife from slipping away.
- Prestige, as it is an elegant and precious raw material, making a simple knife a real object of design. If the wood maker you choose maintains strict quality control over the raw material, can select the best essences available, and has cutting-edge machinery, you will be able to offer top-quality products with unconventional shapes in your catalogue.
Laser technologies and engravings can be used to personalize the handle, while paintings and wax finishes can be used to customize it according to each client’s needs, enhancing the raw material.
Do not forget that to be completely sustainable the raw material must be FSC certified, i.e., properly gathered following rigorous rules of environmental protection and sustainably grown.
Be sure that your supplier:
- respects all standards and parameters dictated by the market
- adopts a sustainable production process, from collection of the raw material to manufacturing and distribution
- tries to reduce the company’s impact on the environment, following a circular economy model based on the concept of reusing and recycling resources and discarded materials
How to get back to nature?
People can participate in many outdoor activities to reunite with nature. A wooden handle knife can be their special ally that they will love.
Camping in the wild is one of the simplest ways to immerse yourself in nature. A folding knife is useful for many activities, such as preparing food, whittling tent stakes, starting a fire, or cutting cords. During a camping trip, you can observe a variety of plants, trees, flowers, and natural eco-systems.
Growing and gathering herbs or vegetables, picking berries, gathering chestnuts, or collecting mushrooms are other great ways to feel connected with nature. A quality knife can be useful to harvest them.
Our ancestors used knives for hunting animals. Today, people don’t need to do that, but they can go to forests and track animals, feeling their presence and observing them.
A top-quality outdoor knife is essential to support people in their adventures into the wilderness. You must select an expert wood manufacturer that can create a perfect and resistant object that is completely sustainable.
Before choosing your ideal partner, consider the entire production process, the technologies and tools the company uses, quality control over the raw material, and the possibility to see physical prototypes during the design phase. Customization options are important elements, too, to satisfy your customers’ needs.
The Minelli Group can ensure the highest quality wood handle pocket knife you’ve ever seen and touched. We have managed wood for more than 80 years, and we have created many different outdoor products that have always satisfied our clients’ requirements.
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