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Premium Direct-to-Consumer Knives

The Crowd Cookware 'Wigbold' Chef's Knife is Low-Cost

— June 21, 2019 — Art & Design
The Crowd Cookware 'Wigbold' chef's knife is a premium piece of kitchen equipment for at-home cooks who are looking to elevate their capabilities without having to invest in an expensive option from a retail store.

Available via Kickstarter, the direct-to-consumer knife has a low-cost profile and promises lifetime sharpness to ensure it's ready to withstand years of use without getting dull. The knife is crafted from ultra-strong German stainless steel and is even trusted by star chefs from Michelin-rated restaurants.

The Crowd Cookware 'Wigbold' chef's knife is one of a growing number of direct-to-consumer kitchenware products as shoppers seek out high-quality items without the associated cost. The knife is reported to have a 23% broader blade thickness and an 18% bigger blade size when compared to alternatives on the market.
Trend Themes
1. Direct-to-consumer Kitchenware - The rising trend of direct-to-consumer kitchenware offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the traditional retail model.
2. Low-cost Premium Kitchen Equipment - The demand for low-cost premium kitchen equipment presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the high-end kitchenware industry.
3. Lifetime Sharpness Promise - The growing consumer desire for kitchen tools with lifetime sharpness creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in knife manufacturing and sharpening technologies.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchenware Retail - The direct-to-consumer kitchenware trend poses challenges to the traditional kitchenware retail industry, calling for disruptive innovation in distribution and pricing models.
2. High-end Kitchenware - The demand for low-cost premium kitchen equipment disrupts the high-end kitchenware industry and presents opportunities for innovative business models and product offerings.
3. Knife Manufacturing - The customer demand for lifetime sharpness in kitchen knives creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in knife manufacturing techniques and materials.
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