Considering the knife won the Kizer X U Design Contest, it’s a fitting influence. However, that inspiration runs a bit deeper. It’s not just about the past; as Ahn says, it’s about the future.

Kizer has just released a knife called the Ara, a premium folder that is a collaboration between two up-and-coming designers.

The Kizer Drop Bear utility knife is already fully funded on Kickstarter — nearly six times over, in fact. However, there’s still time to back it if you want to participate.

Now, for the features these knives share in common. For starters, they all boast the same signature silhouette and size. They’re all 5.71 inches long with 2.52-inch blades.