# Knife Belt Buckles This Belt Buckle Knife from Bowen Knife Lets You Discreetly Carry a Weapon By David Ingram | Published 2015-09-18 | Updated 2015-09-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belt-buckle-knife References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/knife-belt-buckles/) & [bowenknife](http://www.bowenknife.com/product-category/knife-buckles/) This belt buckle knife is a weaponized fashion accessory that'll keep up your pants while keeping you in easy access to a blade. The Bowen Knife Company markets its line of [knife belt buckles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benchmade-82-laro) as being perfect for [self defence situations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f2-bravo-tactical-folding-knife). Available in both a narrow or wide model with either a [single or double blade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sliding-knife), each belt buckle knife is made in the USA and is forged from 420 stainless steel that has been heat treated. Perfect for any time you may need a sharp edge, this knife-themed fashion accessory also requires wearers to buy a special belt from Bowen to go along with the buckle as well. Available in black or brown, the belt comes with a special sheath for the knife blade of the buckle it attaches to. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Weaponized Fashion Accessories:** The trend of weaponized fashion accessories is disrupting the fashion industry by providing discreet self-defense options. - **Blade-themed Fashion Accessories:** The trend of blade-themed fashion accessories is creating innovative opportunities for accessory designers to incorporate sharp edges into their products. - **Specialized Belt Buckles:** The trend of specialized belt buckles is revolutionizing the belt industry by offering unique functionalities like knife blades. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity to create weaponized accessories that blend style and self-defense. - **Accessory Design Industry:** The accessory design industry can capitalize on the trend of blade-themed fashion accessories by creating innovative products that incorporate sharp edges. - **Belt Industry:** The belt industry can seize the disruptive innovation opportunity by developing specialized belt buckles with unique functionalities like knife blades. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concealed Cowboy Belt Buckles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truckle.md) - [Hyper-Durable Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-indestructible-belt.md) - [Dynamic Movement Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-sidewinder-knife.md) - [Wallet-Ready Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bison-gears-kiridashi-pocket-knife.md) - [Poshly Designed Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-x-pco-slipjoint-microblade-knife.md) - [Intuitive Safety Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-blazer.md) - [Art Deco-Inspired Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kershaw-noventa-knife.md) - [Indestructible Sleek Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indestructible-belt.md) - [Thumb-Sized Flipper Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berm-keychain-knife.md)