# Utilitarian Gardening Tools The new Barebones Pruner Was Inspired by Classic Japanese Tools By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-06-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebones-pruner References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/barebones-pruner/) & [barebonesliving](https://www.barebonesliving.com/store/products/garden-tools/pruner) Minimalist homeware company [Barebones Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebones) is known for creating high-end products that are useful, simple and stylish -- the new Barebones Pruner is a prime example of that famous craftsmanship. Inspired by [traditional old world Japanese design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-petal-grater), the new pruner offers dexterity and utility that is matched with timeless beauty. The sleek new garden tool was made with [durable steel construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrow), easy comfortable handling and classic copper accents to add a pop of color. The high-end crafting and tough materials make these a lasting staple for outdoor and indoor gardening. The new Barebones Pruner from Barebones Living is available online now for $35, a no-frills gardening tool designed to place any other cutting tool and last for years to come. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Gardening Tools:** Opportunity to disrupt the gardening tools industry by introducing more minimalist and stylish designs without compromising on functionality. - **Japanese-inspired Design:** Innovation opportunity to create unique product lines that blend traditional Japanese design and modern functionality across various industries. - **Durable and Long-lasting Products:** Demand for high-quality and long-lasting products is on the rise, creating opportunities to disrupt industries by offering more sustainability and reducing waste. ### Where This Applies - **Gardening Tools:** Opportunity to innovate by offering more elegant, minimalist, and durable gardening tools. - **Homeware:** Opportunity to disrupt the homeware industry by offering more simple, stylish, and multi-functional products with a Japanese-inspired design. - **Outdoor Gear:** Opportunities abound for outdoor gear manufacturers to produce more durable, long-lasting, and stylish products that evoke traditional Japanese design elements in items like tents, sleeping bags, and backpacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Natural Material Gardening Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-collection.md) - [Plant Care Tool Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prick-ldn.md) - [Posh Pared-Down Pocket Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-rowan-multitool.md) - [Sensibly Sharp Elevated Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-task-knife.md) - [Minimalist Titanium Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn.md) - [Multifunctional Japanese Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zanmai-sakura-scissors.md) - [Lightweight Skeletal Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeletal-multitool.md) - [Opulently Designed Gardening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-gardening-kit.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiskars-all-steel-santoku-knife.md)