Zskiver
Zskiver is a fictional handheld material-processing device featured in science fiction media. In the imagined world, Zskiver enables rapid, precision cutting and shaping of diverse materials—metal, composites, and even biological tissue—through a combination of focused energy beams and micro-mechanical tools. The name is often described as a portmanteau of zero-distance slicing and skiving, reflecting its intended precision and finish.
Design and operation: The device is palm-sized and includes a retractable blade array, a nano-filtration cooling
Origins and usage: Zskiver originated in speculative design narratives around mid-22nd century civil technologies, attributed to
In culture: Zskiver has appeared in novels, role-playing games, and digital media as a symbol of portable