Ultra-small knife "X-Blade Pocket" review that can be attached to bags and key cases for sudden survival

A miniature knife of an ultra-small size that can be put in a pocket or put in a key case is "X-Blade Pocket"is. Cloud Funding PlatformWhere investment was recruited by KickstarterIt was a popular item that gathered over $ 34,000 (about 3.7 million yen) despite the target price of 1500 dollars (about 16 million yen), so it seemed convenient when it was time to purchase it.

The X-Blade Pocket arrived in a black box with a red logo as follows.


When I opened it with Pakari, inside it was an X-Blade Pocket and a replacement blade.


The replacement blade is sealed with a seal written as "CHINA".


Taking it in the hand, the size seems to fit in the palm of a woman. It is very compact.


The size is about 8.5 cm in total length and about 1.4 cm in diameter, and you can understand its smallness compared with iPhone 6s.


Weighs 23 g in actual measurement.


The main body is made of grade aluminum alloy which is also used for aircraft.


Keyhole at one end


There was a dent so that the fingers fit the part of the handle.


Since the cap is a mechanism to rotate and remove it, it is unlikely to worry that the cap will accidentally come off in the bag.


When removing the cap it looks like this. Total length is further shortened, to the size to pinch with your fingertips.


The indentation of the holding hand fits firmly to the finger.


So I actually try using X-Blade Pocket.


Although it is a fairly small knife, the indentation of the holding hand fits the finger and the position of the finger is difficult to shift, so I do not feel easy to use.


I was able to open it with cherry blossoms.


The X-Blade Pocket can obstruct the pocket, of course ... ...


Put it in a pen case and carry it ......


It can also be attached to the key case.


Because it has only 1.4 cm in diameter, it was possible to store it in the case.


It is like this when attached to a bag. However, X-Blade Pocket with a blade length of about 2.5 cm is not applicable to "swords" in gun law, but please be aware that there is a possibility of being a misdemeanorial criminal.


Originally, the keyhole was on the knife side, but because the design was improved and it was decided to be placed on the side of the cap, you can use it as a knife even with a bag attached to the X-Blade Pocket.


Because it can be carried like a key ring, it seems to be useful at the time of camping and suddenly visited survival.


When I tried to peel off the seal "CHINA", the attached replacement blades total 2 pieces. The replacement blade is using "X-ACTO # 11"Japanese AmazonBut there is handling.


How to replace the blade of X-Blade Pocket can be confirmed from the following movie.

I tried replacing the blade of "X-Blade Pocket" - YouTube


First, turn the cap of the lower part of the knife to loosen it.


Pull out the old blade ......


Insert a new blade and tighten the cap securely OK. When loosening the cap, the part supporting the blade gently loosens and you can pull out the blade, and if you tighten it it will pinch the blade so that the blade will not move.


X-Blade PocketPre-order from BackerKitThe price is 34 dollars (about 3700 yen), and a separate shipping fee of 18 dollars (about 2000 yen) is required for shipping to Japan.


Cliff, the creator of X-Blade Pocket, is currently recruiting funding for "X-Blade", which looks like a pen, with Kickstarter.

X-Blade | 3 Styles of our Replaceable Blade Tools by Cliff - Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/492465068/x-blade-3-styles-of-our-replaceable-blade-tools


The replacement blade "X-ACTO # 11" can be purchased at the time of article creation, and 5 pieces set at Amazon is 908 yen including tax.

Amazon | X-ACTO (Exact) 11 Precision knife blade (standard) X211 | Cutter for work