Natural Wood Utility Knife - Taiwanese Incense-Cedar

A Brief Introduction to Taiwanese Incense-Cedar: Taiwanese Incense-Cedar, also known as Taiwan cypress, xiangnan, yellow-fleshed wood, or yellow-fleshed tree, is an evergreen large tree of the Cupressaceae family and the *Calocedrus* genus. It is a Taiwan endemic species found in mountainous areas of northern and central Taiwan at altitudes of 300 to 1900 meters. It is a major afforestation species in Taiwan's warm temperate forests at altitudes of 500 to 1800 meters. It is one of Taiwan's five precious needle-leaf trees. Wood Characteristics The distinction between sapwood and heartwood is noticeable among Taiwan's precious woods. The sapwood (commonly called "white mark") is pale yellowish-brown, while the heartwood is yellowish-brown. The wood possesses a distinct, fresh aroma. Annual rings are not obvious; false annual rings are numerous. The transition between springwood and summerwood is gradual and indistinct. The grain is straight and fine. <Text information source: Wikipedia> Design Philosophy 1: Introducing natural wood elements to the cold exterior of a utility knife, bringing the warmth of wood back to the user. 2: Considering ergonomic grip on the back, enhancing comfort during use. 3: In our material selection, we aim to convey the natural grain and original fragrance of the wood. Product Contents 1: One utility knife body with two replaceable blades. 2: One natural wood casing. Crafting Process 1: Integrated 3D design and processing (CNC) 2: Hand finishing and hand waxing Packaging 1: Simple eco-friendly packaging with a bubble wrap bag and the product itself.