Liang Hao’s interest in knives was sparked by a conversation with a friend about the strict knife regulations in his hometown. It prompted him to reflect on what knives represent—ranging from humble kitchen tools to weapons used in crimes. Curious, Liang began asking others in his circle about their impressions of knives. One friend recalled a small knife her mother kept hidden in a wardrobe, which she would secretly admire as a child. For Liang, a knife in hand holds many meanings, but above all, it symbolises power and resistance.

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