1. Titanium handles (& assoc beads, skulls)
2. Novel, unknown steels (no longer boring AUS-8 or 440C)
3. Return of carbon steel
4. Slipjoints, small classic pocket knives
5. Custom knives
6. Rise of the knife collector

Look out for: Raw, in-the-original-form handles; anodised handles/spines, clips/beads/accessories

(titanium, return of carbon steel (compare w/ mechanical watches), slipjoints still retains popularity (new small custom makers propelled by ease of internet)

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