# Adjustable Balanced Knife Sets The Balanced Chef Knife Set from Paul Cohen Design is Customizable By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-07-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balanced-chef-knife-set References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/07/10/this-chef-knife-allows-you-to-adjust-the-balance-and-weight-via-magnetic-weights/) & [paul-cohen](https://paul-cohen.com/) The Balanced Chef Knife set has been created by [Paul Cohen Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-60-edition-three) as a [customization-focused solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customized-knives) for avid chefs that will enable them to fine-tune their equipment to their exact specifications. The knives within the collection are each integrated with a sliding weight that can be positioned closer to the blade or to the end of the handle. The weight is held in place using magnetic technology and will work to provide a personalized experience for ensure chefs have as much control over their practice as possible. The Balanced Chef Knife set includes the Utility, [Santoku and Petty chef knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-knives), which feature 40, 50 and 20 gram weights within the handles, respectively. Each knife has a blade that's finished in nonstick Black Chromium and crafted from Cutting Class martensitic steel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customizable Knife Sets:** There is a growing trend in the market for customizable, personalized equipment in the culinary industry. - **Magnetic Weight Technology:** The use of magnetic weight technology in knife design presents opportunities for innovation and differentiation. - **Nonstick Black Chromium Finish:** The adoption of nonstick Black Chromium finish for blade materials is a trend in the cutlery industry that could lead to further advancements in nonstick materials for other industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Culinary Industry:** The Balanced Chef Knife set highlights an opportunity for increased personalization and customization in culinary equipment design. - **Cutlery Industry:** Incorporating magnetic weight technology and nonstick Black Chromium finish in knife design is a disruptive innovation that could revolutionize the cutlery industry. - **Nonstick Materials Industry:** The use of nonstick Black Chromium finish in knife blades presents possibilities for innovative nonstick materials that could be applied in other industries such as cookware, bakeware, and medical equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comprehensive Contemporary Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-knife-set.md) - [Ultra-Slick Minimalist Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-knife-block.md) - [Versatile Ergonomic Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-knife-collection.md) - [Outdoor Living Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefs-knife-sets.md) - [Volcanic Topography Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutlery-knives.md) - [Swappable Finish Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kameta-edc-knife.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiskars-all-steel-santoku-knife.md) - [Ultralight Customizable Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-pocket-knives.md) - [Precise Artfully Intricate Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yin-mo-star-kui.md)