# Urban Weaponry as Art These Chen and Kai Williams Knives are Crafted from Household Materials By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2012-12-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chen-and-kai-williams References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/gear/chen-williams-shanks/) & [chen-williams](http://chen-williams.com/shop/) Designed with an urban aesthetic that is starkly realistic, these Chen and Kai Williams knives appear as though they were made by vigilantes in need of a weapon. The art pieces are created using a number of [household materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allday-goods-x-outsiders-store-knife) that combine to create a lethal weapon that could easily be used to injure someone, which is why these pieces are best kept safely stowed away in a display cabinet. The myriad of creations that the design duo have available bring about an air of violence that is both intimidating as well as a little humorous; the pair are essentially parodying what would otherwise be considered disturbingly lethal creations. There are some that utilize the [sharp blades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-task-knife) of [utility cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dpartment), while others are standard items like screws that have been sharpened to become harsh weaponry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Urban Weaponry as Art:** There's an opportunity to disrupt the art industry by exploring the marketability of weapon-inspired art pieces. - **Household Materials as Weapons:** The trend of creating weapons from everyday items such as utility cutters and screws, presents an opportunity to explore the marketability of functional and unconventional weapons. - **Urban Aesthetics in Design:** There's an opportunity to disrupt the design industry by incorporating gritty urban aesthetics in everyday objects. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The art industry can explore creating weapon-inspired pieces as a niche market. - **Weapons Manufacturing:** The weapons manufacturing industry can explore creating unconventional weapons using everyday household materials. - **Design:** The design industry can capitalize on incorporating urban aesthetics in everyday objects, giving them a unique look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Precise Artfully Intricate Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yin-mo-star-kui.md) - [Collaborative Artistic Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-x-the-real-fun-henry-co-pocket-knife.md) - [Sleek Handheld Minimal Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidewinder.md) - [Volcanic Topography Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutlery-knives.md) - [Minimalist Handmade Katana-Style Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-square-tube-knife.md) - [Dynamic Movement Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-sidewinder-knife.md) - [Minimalist EDC Dagger Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-sheath-dagger.md) - [Ultra-Slick Minimalist Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-knife-block.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Damasteel Kitchen Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectors-edition-kitchen-knives.md)