# Canine Kitchen Accessories The Brass Hound Cheese Knife from Anthropologie is Animal-Inspired By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-10-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brass-hound-cheese-knife References: [anthropologie](http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-kitchen/28791218.jsp?cm_sp=Fluid-_-28791218-_-Regular_0) & [anthropologie](http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product) The [Brass Hound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antique-brass) Cheese Knife comes to use from fashion and home decor retailer [Anthropologie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropologie-1). The canine-inspired kitchen essential makes for an ideal housewarming gift that is perfect for the animal lover with an obsession with fine cheeses. Made from a combination of [stainless steel and brass materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breville-brass-collection), the Brass Hound Cheese Knife from Anthropologie is both aesthetically bold and practical. The chic kitchen essential is decorative and comes in a set of the retailer's custom-designed canine cheese accessories that also include a pair of Poodle and Greyhound-accented utensils. This stunning metal accessory embodies a vintage aesthetic that has seldom been seen in recent years. The unique household item is eclectic and embraces opulent design details that are inspired by one's favourite household companions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 2% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Animal-inspired Kitchen Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of animal-inspired kitchen accessories using unconventional materials and unique designs. - **Combination of Stainless Steel and Brass:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative products that combine stainless steel and brass materials for both aesthetic appeal and practical functionality. - **Vintage Eclectic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the trend of vintage eclectic design and create household items with opulent details inspired by nostalgic aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor and Kitchen Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefine the home decor and kitchen accessories industry by introducing unique, animal-inspired products that cater to the animal lover market segment. - **Metalworking and Custom Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine metalworking techniques with custom design to create one-of-a-kind kitchen utensils and accessories that embrace opulent details. - **Gift and Housewarming Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of innovative and unique gift and housewarming products that cater to individuals with an interest in niche and high-quality items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheese-Shaped Charcuterie Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cheese-block-with-knife.md) - [Elegant Snack Platter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors-doeuvres-set.md) - [Dual-Sided Charcuterie Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revel-cheese-knife.md) - [Pet-Friendly Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hound-lounge.md) - [Anthropomorphized Pet Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-bowl-table.md) - [Modern Pet-Friendly Kitchenware Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petfriendly-kitchenware.md) - [Aesthetic-Driven Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karim-rashid-for-ubbi.md) - [Canine Cuisine Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-food-maker.md) - [Cheesy Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-dog-treats.md)