# Customized Knife Retailers 'MyKnife' Enables One to Design a Knife to Their Exact Specifications By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-12-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-a-knife References: [en.socialdesignmagazine](http://en.socialdesignmagazine.com/mag/blog/design/lolita-myknife/) & [myknife.it](http://www.myknife.it) The market for [custom goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurt-geiger-one-of-a-kind) is expanding at a rapid rate with retailers like 'MyKnife' that enable consumers to design a knife or other customized products popping up. Offering the ability for chefs of all kinds to design a knife that fits their specifications and needs perfectly, 'MyKnife' offers intuitive software for customizing everything from the blade, to the handle and more. Currently funding on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-oishii-knife), 'MyKnife' comes from Italy and provides the ability for exceptional products to be obtained without having to worry about finding a retailer in one's own city or town. With all the products crafted in Italy, 'MyKnife' enables consumers to reach their fullest potential with high-quality utensils that are more approachable to obtain than having to visit specialty retailers in-person. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customized Products Retailers:** The demand for customized goods and products is growing rapidly, creating a market for online retailers such as 'MyKnife' offering intuitive software to design and order custom products. - **Online Customization Platforms:** Platforms like 'MyKnife' enable consumers to design and customize products online with ease and convenience. - **High-quality Custom Utensils:** 'MyKnife' exemplifies a trend towards consumers desiring high-quality custom utensils designed to fit their exact specifications and needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **E-commerce Retail:** The rise in demand for customized goods presents an opportunity for retailers to offer innovative online platforms for designing and ordering customized products. - **Custom Utensil Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of high-quality custom utensils like 'MyKnife' can position themselves for success by providing intuitive software or programs to customers for designing and customizing their products. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter provide the opportunity for innovative product designers and manufacturers like those behind 'MyKnife' to get funding and bring their products to market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Quality Handcrafted Japanese Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-japanese-knives.md) - [Ultralight Customizable Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-pocket-knives.md) - [Sensibly Sharp Elevated Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-task-knife.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Damasteel Kitchen Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectors-edition-kitchen-knives.md) - [Swappable Finish Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kameta-edc-knife.md) - [Modern Culinary Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-kitchen.md) - [Reclaimed Plastic Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allday-goods-x-outsiders-store-knife.md) - [Limited-Edition EDC Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crkt-facet-viral.md) - [Affordable Professional Grade Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe.md)