# BBQ Swords Become Chef Zorro By Howard Wu | Published 2008-05-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-zorro-introducing-the-bbq-sword References: [plunderguide](http://www.plunderguide.com/home/bbq-yard/bbq-sword/) Here's another picture that may be worth a thousand words. If your [summer barbecue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communal-barbecue) ever becomes boring, try strapping on this [handsome outfit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-fit); the ladies will love it! Complete with the included mask to conceal your true identity, the BBQ Sword features a hand guard over the wooden handle, truly designed as a [combat sword](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirasagi-knife). If this safety feature isn't enough, the sheer length of the poking device allows the chef to avoid flames and stray fat particles. Enjoy! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 11% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Outdoor Cooking Gadgets:** The BBQ Sword represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the outdoor cooking gadgets trend, combining functionality with novelty. - **Grilling Accessories:** The BBQ Sword taps into the grilling accessories trend by offering a unique and attention-grabbing tool for barbecue enthusiasts. - **Novelty Kitchen Tools:** As a novelty kitchen tool, the BBQ Sword aligns with the trend of unique and playful cooking gadgets, offering a fun and memorable grilling experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Leisure:** The BBQ Sword creates an opportunity for the outdoor leisure industry to target barbecue enthusiasts who seek exciting and entertaining experiences. - **Kitchenware:** The BBQ Sword presents an opportunity for the kitchenware industry to tap into the market of novelty kitchen tools and attract consumers looking for unique and distinctive cooking accessories. - **Event and Party Supplies:** In the event and party supplies industry, the BBQ Sword can serve as a disruptive innovation, providing a conversation starter and enhancing the overall atmosphere of cookouts and gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fully-Forged BBQ Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-grills.md) - [Heavy-Duty Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicurean-bbq-board.md) - [Wearable BBQ Bibs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/13-hour-drip-fit.md) - [Flaming Fare Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaming-grill-dining-experience.md) - [Travel-Friendly Grilling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tailgater.md) - [Old-Fashioned Toolbox Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-blaze-charcoal-grill.md) - [Suitcase-Style Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2q-kit.md) - [Affordable Professional Grade Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe.md) - [Father-Approved BBQ Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-bundle-pro.md)