He shaped the design first in foam and then employed digital 3D-modelling tools to quickly create different versions in wood. He eventually developed a handle that is bilaterally symmetrical so it can be used by both left- and right-handed people.

First launched with a Kickstarter campaign in 2016 the knife is now available with either a white plastic injection-moulded handle or a variety of woods shaped using a computer numerically controlled (CNC) cutting machine.

"My first choice [was
plywood because after it's cut it reveals contours which reminded me of the site models that I would make in architecture school" said Riley.

他继续说：“其他手柄在密度、重量和图案上都不一样 ， 它们提供了独特的属性 。 Bocote拥有美丽独特的图案 ， Padauk重量轻 ， 便于连续工作几个小时 。 而paperstone平衡且精确 。 ”