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[tshaddox]

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/cutlery-firm-makes-blunt-...

They’re not particularly popular as far as I can tell, but my point only relies on the concept itself as another example of manufacturers implementing features to attempt to influence how the product can be used.

[cwkoss → tshaddox]

What is the market for less-useful knives that can't stab? I don't understand why this product exists or who the customer is...

It's still dangerous via slashing if it's at all useful for food prep

[rixed → cwkoss]

Very useful for use at sea, esp in smaller sailships, where you would frequently hurt yourself or damage the furniture with pointy knives.

[mejutoco → cwkoss]

I know it was just an example, but anywhere with those plastic knifes/sporks/fork-knive combinations: theme parks, school cafeterias, offices…

[kelnos → tshaddox]

At least in that case people can (and it seems they have) vote with their wallet, and avoid the more limited "nannying" product. Given the lack of competition in things like mobile phone OSes, that's not always an option.