Blade Material | Outdoor survival, industrial cutting | Industry: Carbon Steel (50 HRC, ASTM A370) ▲ Our Base: Stainless Steel (52 HRC, ASTM A276) ▲ Advanced: Titanium (54 HRC, ASTM F1472) | Base: Corrosion resistance ▲ Advanced: Extreme hardness (ideal for rugged tasks) | Advanced: Higher cost; Base: Slightly heavier than Industry Standard. |
Handle Material | Heavy-duty tasks, commercial kitchens | Industry: Plastic (0.5mm, ASTM D638) ▲ Base: Reinforced Plastic + Steel Core (1.2mm) ▲ Advanced: Full Metal (2mm, ASTM A36) | Advanced: Heat resistance ▲ Base: Improved durability vs Industry Standard | Advanced: Heavier; Base: Slightly bulkier grip. |
Blade Type | Multi-tasking (camping, emergency kits) | Industry: Fixed Blade ▲ Base: Folding Blade ▲ Advanced: Multi-Tool Blade (ANSI Z171-compliant functions) | Advanced: Versatile (e.g., wire cutter, bottle opener) ▲ Base: Portability | Advanced: Complex operation; Base: Limited edge retention. |
Durability | Industrial use, frequent deployments | Industry: 1000 flex tests (ASTM F2233) ▲ Base: 1500 flex tests ▲ Advanced: 2000 flex tests | Advanced: 2x longer lifespan than Industry Standard ▲ Base: 50% improvement | Advanced: Premium pricing; Base: Moderate cost increase. |
Portability | Hiking, travel | Industry: 150g (ISO 10249) ▲ Base: 120g ▲ Advanced: 100g (ergonomic design) | Advanced: 33% lighter than Industry Standard ▲ Base: 20% lighter | Advanced: Slightly less durable; Base: Compromises grip thickness. |
Safety Features | Workplace environments, schools | Industry: Basic edge guard ▲ Base: Foldable safety lock ▲ Advanced: Dual-lock mechanism (ANSI Z171 compliant) | Advanced: Meets OSHA safety standards ▲ Base: Reduces accidental openings | Advanced: Requires training; Base: Adds weight. |