# Vinyl Record Opening Knives The James Brand x Vinyl Me Please Abbey Knife is Precise By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-05-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abbey-knife References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/the-james-brand-x-vinyl-me-please-the-abbey-knife/) & [shop.thejamesbrand](https://shop.thejamesbrand.com/products/james-vmp-the-abbey)  [The James Brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chic-pocket-knife) x [Vinyl Me](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinyl-house), Please Abbey Knife is a collaboration everyday carry (EDC) accessory for avid vinyl record fans to use when opening their latest music purchases. The scalpel-like knife maintains an ultra-compact design that's perfect for stowing alongside a record player or in a desk drawer to keep it on hand for small everyday tasks. The knife measures in at a total of three-inches in length and boasts a blade made with AR-RPM9, which is a proprietary powder metallurgy stainless steel crafted by [Artisan Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-knife-set). The James Brand x Vinyl Me, Please Abbey Knife is just 0.6-ounces in weight and a mere 0.2-inches in thickness. The knife comes with a custom-branded lanyard accented by a vinyl record-shaped bead. Image Credit: The James Brand | Vinyl Me, Please ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vinyl Record EDC:** The trend of creating everyday carry (EDC) accessories specifically for vinyl record fans presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the music and fashion industries. - **Ultra-compact Knives:** The trend of creating knives with an ultra-compact design presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the outdoors and camping industries. - **Proprietary Stainless Steel:** The trend of developing proprietary stainless steel for knives and other tools presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the metals and manufacturing industries. ### Where This Applies - **Music:** The collaboration between James Brand and Vinyl Me, Please presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in music merchandise and accessories. - **Fashion:** The trend of creating EDC accessories specifically for vinyl record fans presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion and apparel industries. - **Outdoors:** The trend of creating ultra-compact knives presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the outdoors and camping industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haute Eyewear-Inspired EDCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chic-pocket-knife.md) - [Keychain-Friendly Utility Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palmer-utility-knife.md) - [Poshly Designed Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-x-pco-slipjoint-microblade-knife.md) - [Luxe Limited-Edition EDC Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-barnes-knife.md) - [Minimalist EDC Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-the-ellis-slim.md) - [Micro Outdoor Lifestyle Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-x-huckberry-redstone-knife.md) - [Collaboration Retailer Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapter-2-pocket-knife.md) - [Chromatic Aluminum Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-x-glidr-microblade.md) - [Chromatic Compact Outdoor Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-brand-redstone.md)