Mirror 1 is the first knife fully designed by Igor Bortolussi, following years of experience at MKM, where he had collaborated with various designers but had never created a model from scratch. For this project, he aimed to introduce a “different” handling approach by incorporating a thumb choil ramp, a thumb rest on the blade’s spine that functions much like a finger choil. After initial sketches, the design was refined with a 2D CAD drawing and tested using an unsharpened flat steel prototype. During testing, many users instinctively held the knife “upside down,” using the thumb ramp as a finger choil. This discovery inspired Igor to develop two versions of the knife with the same outline but distinct identities: Mirror 1 and Mirror 2. Designed as a sophisticated, gentleman-style EDC (Everyday Carry), the Mirror 1 combines elegance with utility, perfect for refined moments, such as cutting a steak at dinner. The knife includes a leather sheath designed for pocket carry, with a magnetic locking system developed by Igor himself during his time at MKM.