That title is a wordy way of saying that this year’s Case “Vault Knife” is the Cheetah Cub
From GearPatrol:
If you take a gander at the majority of swords from the late Middle Ages, you may notice some trendy features not found in the eras before, especially among dueling weapons. One particular development — the crossguard — emerged as armor became more advanced and rendered large, unwieldy shields unnecessary.
Crossguards — transverse metal bars between swords’ blades and hilts — were especially useful for blocking and parrying incoming attacks. Over time (courtesy of the increased prevalence of gunpowder), swords also fell out of fashion and knives became more common — not so much for battle (although there are fighting knives), but as tools.
I love the swinging guard. Not cutting edge innovation, but a fun addition to a traditional knife.
Read the whole thing at GearPatrol.com
https://www.gearpatrol.com/outdoors/case-cheetah-cub/