kindsaks

Kindsaks is a term used in several niche contexts to denote containers or devices designed to categorize or sort items by kind. There is no single, widely accepted definition, and the term appears primarily in hobbyist storage practices, indie game design, and speculative fiction. The most common real-world usage refers to small pouches or sachets—often made of fabric or leather—with separate compartments or labeled sections that allow a user to organize objects by category, such as beads, seeds, tokens, or figurines. In these practical contexts, a kindsak helps streamline inventory management and reduces misplacement, especially in crafts, markets, or tabletop gaming.

In fictional or worldbuilding contexts, kindsaks can be ceremonial or magical devices that automatically sort, summon, or reveal items according to their kind. Authors may describe them as worn or carried by travelers, creating an implicit taxonomy of the world. Some games incorporate kindsaks as mechanics for inventory sorting, where players can unlock kindsaks to access sets of related items.

Etymology is unclear; the term is likely a neologism blending "kind" with "sack" or "sak," and it does not have established standard usage. The concept remains niche and informal, with variability across communities.

See also: bag, pouch, satchel, inventory management, sorting, taxonomy.