The Saux design has been in use since the Viking times, and was used for everything from warfare to making meals. We wanted to make a knife that was small, concealable, and that could be used for day to day use. The tapering and finger grove makes it so it doesn't slip, and the D2 construction makes it both a very industrial and versatile blade. This is a great choice if you want something for protection that is highly portable. It can travel from the belt, to yoga pants, to a purse with ease. Can be worn on the belt, as a neck knife, or a boot knife. It may be small, but it's incredibility sharp blade doesn't joke - and would put an attacker in world of hurt before they knew what hit him.