Long before the pencil sharpener was invented, scholars used bladed tools to sharpen their writing utensils — typically quills sourced from birds. Over time, these penknives shifted away from their original purpose and became predecessors to what we now know of as everyday carry knives.
The style still lives on today, as evidenced in part by one of Bestech’s latest releases, the Ink. This gentleman’s folder is styled like a modern penknife, albeit with thoroughly modern materials and a price point well below what it likely deserves.
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Like its inspiration, Bestech’s Ink retains sleek, minimalist styling. Its blade is relatively straightforward, and its handle is largely devoid of any flair — besides the shallow channel running up and down its length.
Not only does its overall slenderness hearken to its inspiration, but it also serves a purpose: it makes carrying this knife a simple prospect. Because it’s so thin, it can easily fit into even crowded pockets.
