It is quite difficult for a modern person to surprise with some unusual and original souvenir. Today, so-called unusual gifts are very popular - most often these are quite useful objects and daily use devices made in an extravagant design. Not so long ago, a knife card appeared on store shelves designed to surprise its customers, an interesting souvenir that is distinguished by its small size and unusual design while fully preserving its functionality.
Who invented the "cutting credit card"?
It is believed that the knife card is an invention of Iain Sinclair Design Ltd, which managed to become famous thanks to unusual flashlights, interesting watches and mini-cameras. The founder of the company, Ian Sinclair, believes that everything that surrounds a person should be changed and improved daily, corresponding to his time. That is why the corporation offers its customers ordinary, it would seem, things made in the original design. CardSharp - a knife-credit card, which is useful to any resident of the metropolis or outdoor enthusiast. This tool has a small size and minimal thickness, but at the same time it is characterized by incredible sharpness, durability and ease of use. The concept of this invention was liked by customers around the world, and today you can buy not only CardSharp, but also numerous analogues and replicas of this unusual product.
Knife card: photo and detailed description
The original concept of this product is that when folded it does not have sharp edges, and in size it corresponds to a standard plastic bank card. If you spread the knife - we get a universal cutting tool of a small size, but fits comfortably in the hand. This original souvenir weighs only 13 grams, and when folded, has a thickness of 2.2 mm. The manufacturer pays particular attention to the safety of the product. Thanks to the special lock, the card-knife will definitely not open involuntarily. The tool is sold in a stylish cardboard box, each set is equipped with an instruction manual.
How to spread a knife card?
So, have you purchased this unique cutting tool or received it as a gift? It's time to try the knife in action. Turn the locking lock, it has an indicator that changes color when turning. Once this element turns green, you can gently open the blade. To do this, carefully pull the cutting surface towards you, then fold the sheath into the handle. Your folding card knife is now ready for use. The manufacturer claims that this tool is durable, and the quality of sharpening can be compared with a medical scalpel.
Home Use Options
A card knife looks stylish and unusual, but how easy is it to use? The manufacturer suggests wearing this product in a wallet. Indeed, despite the fact that the knife is thicker than a standard card, it easily fits in a medium-sized purse. This accessory is indispensable on trips and during long walks. The knife equally well cuts fruits and vegetables, cardboard, he is able to cope with more dense materials - plastic or meat. This versatile cutting tool will help you out in any situation, it will help you make sandwiches during a picnic, evenly cut a sheet of paper or open a sealed package of something.
Reviews of the owners of a stylish knife card
It’s not difficult to purchase a knife card today in any region of our country. Interestingly, the cost of this design tool in various stores ranges from 100 to 1200 rubles. What explains such a noticeable difference? Knives in the form of cards are produced by many enterprises today, their products may vary in quality. However, you should not spend a thousand rubles or more on an unusual souvenir. Positive reviews can be found among those who bought this cutting tool for 200-300 rubles. What are the advantages of card knives according to their owners?
The main plus is originality. This gift is really impressive and does not leave you indifferent. As for the form itself and ease of use - opinions differ. Among the reviews you can find not the most positive ratings. In particular, some owners of such souvenirs complain that the knife card was quickly dull or was initially not sharpened well enough. But the folding system is praised by almost everyone; the most important thing is not to break the mechanism at the first discoveries, and very soon you will learn how to automatically open and remove the blade, without thinking about how to do it correctly.
To summarize, it is worth saying that if you purchase an average-priced knife card (up to 500 rubles), then such a purchase will fully justify itself. This accessory is really very original, and at times truly useful.