The product of a years-long collaboration with Chen Chen and Kai Williams, the Sidewinder is an enigmatic kinetic sculpture moonlighting as a knife.
Named for the oscillating tracks left in the sand by its serpentine namesake, motion is at the core of the Sidewinder Knife’s design philosophy. Rather than a fixed handle, it has an interlocking mechanical hilt, with two opposing elements moving in sympathy with the blade itself to produce a truly unique unsheathing mechanism.
Formed entirely of stone washed and black PVD-coated stainless steel, the Sidewinder boasts a heft that feels authoritative in the hand, but never unwieldy. It’s perfectly pocketable, but remains equally content to be displayed on a desk, a shelf, or a mantle, proudly soaking in the wonder and admiration its curious form will undoubtedly attract.
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This knife is pure art paired with excellent craftsmanship. I often sit, just watch it
looking at the opening mechanism.
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Very unique design, quality craftsmanship.
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Everyone wants to hold it and thinks it is interesting
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I find it challenging to maintain a solid grasp on the handle while attempting to open it, necessitating a less intuitive grip (only hold the black, avoid touching the silver). However, the design is so conceptually interesting and innovative from a machining perspective that I'm willing to overlook this issue. I view it more as a design object rather than a purely practical, everyday-use knife.
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I think the design is great but it is tricky to close,but otherwise it is awesome.
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