Ergonomic Utility Knifes

Designing Bahco's new knife series was a dream project for Myra. To understand the users' needs, Myra visited different workplaces in three different countries and made about 30 mock-ups to test. The result was ten new knives that have become a success story in sales.

CLIENT

Bahco

WE DID

AWARD

A New Range of Ergonomic Knives

Bahco is an international brand in the hand tool industry with roots dating back to the industrial revolution of Sweden in the late 1800s. Over the years, the product range has expanded to include a wide variety of hand tools. Myra was commissioned to develop a new range of ergonomic utility knives.

Modeling the Key to Understanding Grip Ergonomics

For this type of product, the design is as important as functionality since the usage can be in one’s daily work. Myra visualized the hand firmly gripping the knives and gave them a streamlined shape to provide comfort when working with repetitive motions. The design was also adapted for different positions and grips for both pull and push pressure, which increases efficiency and eases the work.

Different Look and Feel for Each Segment

The knife assortment includes three different types: retractable, fixed, and snap-off. Each type is designed to respond to different price segments, not only in terms of functionality but also in terms of appearance and feel.