Speaking of utility knives… the one that first pulled me away from traditional pocket knives was the Maker Knife I. Small, light, deployable in a flash, and just as easy to stash away – the mechanism was damn near genius. Smooth, clever, and completely intuitive.

The downside? It was tough to get your hands on, didn’t hold up all that well, and the customer service from the merry band (or lone wolf) behind it left a lot to be desired.

Now that same crew… or maybe just the same guy… has dropped the Maker Knife II. No idea if it’s worth a damn, but it’s definitely worth a shot.

Details here.