Premium Sporting Knife Manufacturer Relies on PolyOne�s Bergamid� Nylon to Extend its Brand Message

Each sheath would need to reflect the high quality of the brand, sit comfortably on a user’s hip, and be durable enough to protect the knives, which could be in service for decades. Plus, designers planned to add a proprietary, integrated self-sharpening whetstone into each sheath. Designers selected a custom grade of Bergamid™ high performance polymer from PolyOne for the sheath.

“Our knives are not just a new introduction to the world of high-end sporting gear, but also serve as our company’s flagship products. We wanted the sheath to reflect the high quality of the knives’ workmanship. PolyOne developed a material for our company that is durable, functional and looks great, just like our knives,” said Jean-Charles Quesnel and Philippe Héberlé, the co-founders of Avanona.

“Getting involved early in the product development process with Avanona was key to the success of this project,” added Holger Kronimus, vice president Europe and general manager, Specialty Engineered Materials, Europe at PolyOne. “The sheath illustrates what can happen when great design intersects with our polymer expertise.”

Fig.: Associates in adventure: the Avanona hunting knife and Bergamid high performance polymer from PolyOne.

Collaborating closely with Avanona, polymer science experts from PolyOne developed the Bergamid material to provide excellent surface finish and the durability to withstand extreme use. The lightweight polymer also helps keep each knife/sheath combination comfortable when hanging from a user’s belt, a feature that’s especially welcome during the longest hikes.

PolyOne is committed to delivering the ultimate polymer materials for manufacturers of outdoor products and solutions, collaborating with these customers to improve the function of high performance, high stakes equipment.

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