XymnslotYou have not looked very hard. Emerson makes fixed blades and they include a nod to the wave on the blade. Similar to the way Spyderco fixed blades have the smaller spydie hole. On this knife, I guess it is just for looks.
ponagathosRichard Wu seems to like the future-tactical aesthetic, this is very likely a fun project he launched. I wouldn't be surprised if he or others might make an argument for a little guard-prong on a knife like this if it were used as a fighter, though I'm skeptical that this century is one where a melee weapon needs to be designed with other melee weapons in mind.