# Sleek Cheese-Cutters La Via Lattea Cheese Knives From Alessi Come in 5 Different Designs By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-03-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-knives References: [dwell](http://www.dwell.com/products/la-via-lattea-cheese-knives.html) & [alessi-shop](http://www.alessi-shop.com/ashop-us/home-design/kitchen-knives-90147/) The La Via Lattea Cheese Knives provide a sophisticated way to cut the cheese. Each knife is specialized--there are knives for [hard cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilgrims-choice-cheese), soft cheese, goat cheeses...and other kinds of cheese. Five knives is a lot just for cheese, but [Alessi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessi-pliss-milk-frother) must have a clue as to why there would need to be five. La Via Lattea Cheese Knives are pretty and functional. What they're not is cheap, so save your pennies if you're looking to cut the cheese in the near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Cheese Utensils:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop high-end cheese utensils with innovative designs and materials for a luxury dining experience. - **Specialized Cheese Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of specialized cheese knives for different types of cheese, catering to the growing demand for artisanal and fine cheeses. - **Design-focused Kitchen Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce aesthetically pleasing and artistically designed kitchen tools that not only serve functional purposes but also enhance the overall kitchen decor and dining experience. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Kitchenware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate and design high-end kitchenware products, targeting affluent consumers seeking unique and luxurious culinary experiences. - **Artisanal Food Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized tools and equipment to aid in the production, handling, and presentation of artisanal cheeses, catering to the growing demand for unique and premium food products. - **Home Decor and Dining Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge functionality and design in home decor and dining accessories, offering consumers stylish and functional utensils that enhance their dining and entertaining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheese-Shaped Charcuterie Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cheese-block-with-knife.md) - [Dual-Sided Charcuterie Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revel-cheese-knife.md) - [Versatile Ergonomic Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-knife-collection.md) - [Posh Pocket-Friendly Steak Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-steak-knife.md) - [Artisan BBQ Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-knife-set.md) - [Ultra-Slick Minimalist Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-knife-block.md) - [Affordable Professional Grade Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe.md) - [Refined Meat Slicing Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precision-chef-kitchen.md) - [Comprehensive Contemporary Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-knife-set.md)