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A Minimal Keychain-Based Utility Knife for Your Everyday Carry
The Quark Tool takes standard blades and doesn't take up a lot of space
By Rain Noe - July 10, 2017
If I could carry a boxcutter with me at all times, I would. But the NYPD is known for hassling even tradesmen carrying conspicuous blades, so a lot of times I find myself trying to cut things with my fingernail or my keys.
The Quark Tool looks like a good alternative:
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Enter a caption (optional)Designed by Portland-based Amalgam PDX, the Quark has recently been crowdfunded. You can pre-order them here for $18 a pop (or cheaper if you buy in bulk).
Rain Noe
Rain Noe is a writer and industrial designer based in New York City.
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