Challenge Assumptions

Challenge Assumptions

“This is how it’s always been done” is not in our vocabulary. Instead, we ask, “what is possible?” When designing the Dexter Outdoors Dextreme Fillet Knife, we tackled the ergonomic challenge of designing a handle for the 2-in-1 dual edge blade through extensive ergonomic testing. The result is a grip with two comfortable orientations. The upper scalloped edge is for penetrating scales and bone—then, flip the handle to use the lower edge for filleting. Inspired by the shapes of sea creatures, its unique design enhances Dexter Outdoors’ visual brand language. What assumptions would you like to challenge?We invite you to join us.

 

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From the archives: Duoglide Knife
From the archives: Duoglide Knife

Designed for food-service workers and chefs that suffer from arthritis, this unique blade shape and handle…

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Prototyping on a Tight Schedule
Prototyping on a Tight Schedule

If your product development program is on an extremely compressed schedule, there can be unforeseen risks.

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Unusual Ergonomics
Unusual Ergonomics

When designing the handle of the Dexter Outdoors Dextreme fillet knife, we faced an unusual ergonomic challenge.

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Introducing the Dextreme
Introducing the Dextreme

We’re excited to announce our collaboration with Dexter Outdoors on the design of their new fillet knife, the Dextreme!

We’ve worked with Dexter on their professional foodservice cutlery, developing several successful designs for many of their knife lines over the past 18 years. This is our first project for their hunting and fishing knives arm, Dexter Outdoors.

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About the Cards

The bold form of the Dexter Outdoors Dextreme Fillet Knife features on the fourth in a series of postcards created as a visual curation of our designs. Sent by mail, the cards celebrate Catalano Design’s most notable work over our more than 30 year history. Each card features a different project, unveiling an aspect of the design, story detail, or inspiration. Didn’t receive a card? Click the sign up button below and we’ll mail you the whole set.

Carol Catalano