K29 Cyllell Plygu by Ridzert Ingenegeren

K29 Cyllell Plygu by Ridzert Ingenegeren is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award in Caledwedd Competition Category.

EfyddCaledwedd· 2021

K29 Cyllell Plygu

by Ridzert Ingenegeren

Client: Bergkvist

Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award Winner in Caledwedd Category

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The Design

About K29 Cyllell Plygu

Mae dur wedi'i gyfuno â phren yn y dyluniad cyllell boced hwn. Yn ogystal â llafn y gellir ei blygu allan, mae'n cynnwys torrwr gwydr, torrwr gwregys, twll llinyn, a chlip gwregys. Daw'r dyluniad mewn dau rifyn: 'Titanium' mewn llwyd gyda phren olewydd a 'Tiger' mewn du gyda bocote. Er mwyn arddangos rhinweddau naturiol y pren, mae ei ymddangosiad gwreiddiol yn cael ei gadw ac ni ddefnyddir lliw ychwanegol ar y deunydd. Mae sgriwiau hecs yn dal popeth gyda'i gilydd yn ddiogel ac yn ei gwneud hi'n bosibl ailosod rhannau.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award

Mae K29 Cyllell Plygu yn enillydd Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau rhagorol sydd yn nodedig am greadigrwydd, dyfeisgarwch a chraffter. Mae enillwyr Efydd yn arteffactau medrus iawn a thrawiadol o greadigol sydd yn dilysu profiad helaeth, dychymyg a dyfeisgarwch eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i K29 Cyllell Plygu fod yn wrthrych uchel ei fri, a edmygir ac a anwylir, sydd yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Efydd A' Design Award yn ymgorffori arferion gorau mewn celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg, ac yn rhagorol am ei sylw i fanylion. Mae K29 Cyllell Plygu yn bodloni anghenion yn odidog, yn cyffwrdd â dyheadau, yn swyno teimladau ac yn apelio at chwilfrydedd.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: A striking pocket knife design in which steel is combined with wood. In addition to a blade that can be folded out, it features a glass breaker, belt cutter, lanyard hole, and belt clip. The dynamic lines and curves make the design stand out. It comes in two editions: ‘Titanium’ in grey with olive wood and ‘Tiger’ in black with bocote. In order to display the natural qualities of the wood, its original appearance is preserved and no additional color is used on the material.
Dimensions & Packaging: Total length, unfolded: 21 cm.
Total length, folded: 12.1 cm.
Tags: knife, folding knife, pocket knife, outdoor, safety, adventure, foldable, collapsible, wood, steel
Production Technology: The knife is built up in layers. The handle has outside layers that provide volume, which is important for a safe grip. These outside layers are connected to the liners of the handle, to which the wooden parts are connected. The liners also have notches on top that assist in holding the knife when cutting. Hex screws hold everything together securely and make it possible to replace parts.
Design Challenge: Although it is not obvious when observing the pocket knife, the most challenging part was to find the right screws to use. The screws had to be suitable for use in the entire Bergkvist knife collection, to be readily available, and easy to remove and attach.
Research: Market research was done by the brand in order to determine the type of product to develop. During the design process, the brand also ran tests with users to assist in decision making.
Inspiration: To make the product stand out in the product category, a combination of materials and form language was used that was not available on the market yet. Through the creation of multiple prototypes by the manufacturer, as well as adjustments based on testing these prototypes, it was made sure that the knife was ergonomically and visually optimized.
Project Duration: The design process started in the end of September 2018 in Berlin. The first version of the product was launched in April 2019 on the German market, with Italy, Spain and France following in the subsequent months.
Operation Flow: The K29 knife can be opened by using its flipper and/or thumb stud. It automatically locks with its Linerlock mechanism. To fold the knife back, the lock bar should be pressed to the side first. The K29 knife can be opened with one hand. In certain countries and regions it may be prohibited to use and/or carry a knife of this type. Consult the laws that apply to you when considering to buy or use such a product. Don't harm anyone, be careful, and keep knives away from children.
Patents: Registered designs. Design numbers 007510938-0001 and 007510938-0002. Bergkvist. 2020. European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
Team Members: Designer: Ridzert Ingenegeren
Client: Michael Gläser, Bergkvist
Image Credits: Image #1: Mission Green Ltd., K29 Titanium, 2021.
Image #2: Mission Green Ltd., K29 Titanium and K29 Tiger. 2021.
Image #3: ExpertenTesten.de/ever-growing GmbH, K29 Titanium, folded, 2020.
Image #4: ExpertenTesten.de/ever-growing GmbH, K29 Tiger, 2020.
Image #5: Mission Green Ltd., K29 Titanium Balanced. 2021.
Video Credits: Mission Green Ltd., 2020.