# Alligator Jawbone Knives The Fangblade by Stephan Alexandr Brings a Rugged Touch to Offices By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fangblade-by-stephan-alexandr References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/fangblade-by-stephan-alexander.php) & [stephanalexandr](http://www.stephanalexandr.com/) People will be able to channel their inner Crocodile Dundee with the Fangblade by Stephan Alexandr, an artist and designer based in Portland, Oregon. Although it might be a smaller knife than the actual Australian hero would carry around, it does have a mean and rugged look that will appeal to many. Nevertheless, it is only equipped to open letters, not guts. A complementary piece of decor for the painted animal skull artworks, the Fangblade by Stephan Alexandr is made for those wanting to add a modern rustic flavor to their home. Despite being made out of an alligator's jaw, the handles have been painted an array of bright colors for a contemporary twist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Animal-inspired Design:** Opportunity for creating unique and visually appealing products by incorporating elements of animals into design. - **Rustic Home Decor:** Disruptive potential in combining natural and rugged elements with modern design to create a unique aesthetic for home decor. - **Functional Art:** Opportunity to merge artistic expression with practicality, providing consumers with functional products that also serve as artistic pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Furnishings:** Incorporating animal-inspired designs and rustic elements into furniture and decor to meet the demand for unique and visually interesting home furnishings. - **Art and Design:** Exploring unconventional materials and techniques to create functional art pieces that appeal to collectors and design enthusiasts. - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** Introducing innovative and visually striking office supplies that add personality and style to workspaces, such as unique letter openers made from unconventional materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Movement Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-sidewinder-knife.md) - [Reclaimed Plastic Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allday-goods-x-outsiders-store-knife.md) - [Foldout Kinetic Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-sidewinder.md) - [3D-Printed Paper Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-knives.md) - [Landscape-Honoring Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-ridgeback-microblade.md) - [Chromatic Compact Outdoor Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-brand-redstone.md) - [Oversized Blade EDC Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cjrb-cutlery-tigris-folding-knife.md) - [Elegant Everyday Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/damascus.md) - [Chromatic Aluminum Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-x-glidr-microblade.md)