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Sci-Fi Envelope Knives

The Klingon Letter Opener is Based On the Star Trek Weapon the Bat'leth

— September 18, 2012 — Art & Design
True Trekkies already know what this is, but for all of you who are less up on your Star Trek trivia, this Klingon Letter Opener is based off of the Bat'leth, a Klingon two-handed bladed weapon. As much as it looks like a toy, one should be careful when playing with this little blade.

The Klingon Letter Opener is made from stainless steel, and comes with a cast resin display to hold it on your desk. The blade is eight inches long and weighs eight ounces. That's a pretty impressive tool to attack your mail with! And, if your office rival has a light saber letter opener, you can feel free to declare war (in Klingon, of course,) and wage an epic office battle.

The Klingon Letter Opener is available through the ThinkGeek webshop.
Trend Themes
1. Sci-fi Knives - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop futuristic knife designs inspired by popular science fiction franchises.
2. Collectible Letter Openers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and collectible letter openers that cater to niche fan bases.
3. Office Battle Gear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and market office battle-themed gadgets and accessories for the competitive work environment.
Industry Implications
1. Gift and Collectibles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market potential of specialty gift and collectibles by tapping into fan cultures.
2. Custom Office Supplies - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide customizable and unique office supplies that offer personalization and entertainment value.
3. Pop Culture Merchandise - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create merchandise that caters to the growing demand for pop culture-inspired products.
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