# Dual Blade Measures The Combination Knife & Precision Rule is a Dangerously Stylish Hybrid Piece By Matt Ho | Published 2011-12-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combination-knife-precision-rule References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/kniferuler-combo/137879/) & [garrettwade](http://www.garrettwade.com/product.asp?pn=02N01.01) Garrett Wade is well-known for creating some of the [slickest tools around](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smith-blade) with its latest one being the Combination Knife & Precision Rule. Normally, the idea of a ruler and a knife forged into one isn't something most would think of, but that's exactly what the Combination Knife & Precision Rule is. It's an ultra-slim, durable [stainless steel measure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinwa) that just happens to have knives two [knives built into it](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bq-s1-utility). One blade is located at the end of the stick while the other is placed in the middle. At 3/8" thick and 0.8 oz, it's a lightweight piece that's easy to carry around. The Combination Knife & Precision Rule definitely carries swagger in its design. Besides, who doesn't want a bit of danger in their tools? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 2% | 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 - **Combination Tools:** The trend of combining multiple tools into one offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the tool industry. - **Ultra-slim Design:** The trend of creating ultra-slim and lightweight tools presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the tool industry for portability and convenience. - **Stylish Utility:** The trend of designing tools that are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing provides disruptive innovation opportunities in the tool industry for attracting a broader consumer base. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tool Industry:** The Combination Knife & Precision Rule introduces a disruptive innovation opportunity for the tool industry by combining multiple tools into one. - **Design Industry:** The ultra-slim and stylish design of the Combination Knife & Precision Rule creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the design industry for creating visually appealing tools. - **E-commerce Industry:** The Combination Knife & Precision Rule's unique and versatile functionality presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the e-commerce industry by providing a new product category to market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-measure-collection.md) - [Sensibly Sharp Elevated Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-task-knife.md) - [Titanium EDC Rolling Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiroler-20.md) - [Diminutive Everyday Task Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rze-hexedge-microblade.md) - [Poshly Designed Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-x-pco-slipjoint-microblade-knife.md) - [Chromatic Aluminum Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-x-glidr-microblade.md) - [Next-Gen Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comandi.md) - [Intuitive Safety Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-blazer.md) - [Elegant Everyday Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/damascus.md)