# Hobo Tableware Blades The Case Cutlery Knife Provides Impromptu Utensils While On the Go By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/case-cutlery-knife References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/case-hobo-knife/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001EIAJMG/uncrate-20?tag=trenhunt0f-20) For those who hate using [plastic utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo) or simply want to carry their own knives and forks wherever they go, the Case Cutlery Knife is just for them. Shaped like a classic [pocket knife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuttix), it come with the usual tableware suspects: knife, fork and spoon. In fact, the Case Cutlery Knife is perfect for the nomad who is constantly on the road but wants a semblance of a home wherever he or she goes. Rugged yet chic, the Case Cutlery Knife boasts a striking [amber bone handle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-scrimshaw-henry-collection), which makes it quite covetable. Built into a foldable body, the utensils are easily removed to convenient cleaning. Made in the United States using stainless steel, the Case Cutlery Knife is priced at approximately $70. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 14% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Portable Utensils:** Opportunity for innovative designs of portable utensils for people who prefer to carry their own cutlery. - **Pocket Knives:** Disruptive potential lies in combining traditional pocket knives with functional tableware. - **Nomad Lifestyle:** Opportunity to create products catering to the needs of individuals leading a nomadic lifestyle. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can explore new designs and materials for portable utensils. - **Knife Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of knives can create innovative pocket knife designs that incorporate additional functionalities. - **Travel Accessories:** The travel accessories industry can develop products specifically catering to the needs of nomads and frequent travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Posh Pocket-Friendly Steak Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-steak-knife.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set.md) - [Interchangeable Component Cutlery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opinel-picnic-cutlery-kit.md) - [Card-Size Travel Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-cutlery.md) - [Interchangeable All-in-One Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinchy-cutlery.md) - [Outdoor Living Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefs-knife-sets.md) - [Self-Sanitizing Titanium Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-cutlery-set.md) - [Minimalist Multipurpose Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-special-companion-damast-knife-2025.md) - [Volcanic Topography Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutlery-knives.md)