# Steak Branding Tools The Custom BBQ Branding Iron Sears Your Stamp on a Piece of Meat By Akihiko Tse | Published 2013-10-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-bbq-branding-iron References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/254100559/Custom-BBQ-Branding-Iron) While you can try to make reservations on [meat on the grill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-charcoal-grill), chances are those attempts will go in vain, unless the custom BBQ branding iron has something to say about it. The brand, which costs $42, allows you to sear your personal brand into your [piece of steak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prime-steak-sampler-gift-box) by choosing a combination of two to three letters of your picking. The custom BBQ branding iron is made of stainless steel and measures 14 inches long. The brand itself measures 2.5 inches by three inches wide, and can easily be cleaned with soap and water. By placing the brand alongside the [meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grill-master-box), the griller can ensure that no piece of meat ever goes missing from the pack, and is an amusing addition that’s sure to be the source of hilarious banter among your pals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Custom Branding:** The trend of personalized products allows for expansion of this branding tool. - **Grill Gadgets:** Innovations in the grilling industry can incorporate this tool to improve the outdoor cooking experience. - **DIY Food Presentation:** The rise of DIY food presentation allows this branding tool to cater to at-home chefs and food bloggers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Cooking:** This branding tool can be marketed to outdoor cooking enthusiasts, expanding opportunities for outdoor cooking equipment startups. - **Consumer Goods:** Branded merchandise for personal or commercial use can be further developed to appeal to the DIY spirit of today's consumer. - **Food Service:** Restaurants and specialty food stores can utilize branding tools to customize and market their products to customers, sparking disruption in traditional food presentation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indoor High-Heat Steak Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-steakhouse-grill.md) - [Streetwear-Branded Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-grill.md) - [Ice-Embossing Barware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamptitude-clear-ice-embosser.md) - [Fully-Forged BBQ Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-grills.md) - [Travel-Friendly Grilling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tailgater.md) - [AI-Powered Backyard Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seer-perfecta-grill.md) - [Artisan BBQ Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-knife-set.md) - [Pro-Grade Griller Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grill-tools.md) - [Flaming Fare Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaming-grill-dining-experience.md)