# Sharp Switchblade Jewelry These Tiny Folding Knife Earrings Could Slice Your Ears Off By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-02-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-knife-earrings References: [gadgetsmatrix](http://gadgetsmatrix.com/archives/tiny-folding-knife-earrings/22624) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/58737416/real-working-sharp-tiny-folding-knife) In case someone needs to carry a small blade with them at all times but doesn’t have any pockets to store it, the [tiny working Folding Knife Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oknife) will save the day. Extremely pointy and dangerous, these [mini switchblades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tigo-nanomax) could do some serious damage to that dirt under someone’s fingernails. Probably not useful for attacking and maiming others, these earrings are handy if there is a pebble stuck in the sole of a shoe or if some string that needs to be cut. Fold them up to tuck the blade away safely while they are being worn, and enjoy the danger of having real working weapons as stylish jewelry. The Folding Knife Earrings can be found in the YOUgNeek [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-sheath-dagger) store and should never be given to small children to play with. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multipurpose Jewelry:** Knives as a fashion accessory can disrupt the fashion industry by adding functionality to form. - **Everyday Carry Items:** The trend of everyday carry items can disrupt the niche market of on-the-go tools. - **Compact Personal Safety:** These knife earrings could be disruptive innovation as a compact self-defense tool to safety-conscious individuals. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Innovative jewelry pieces like mini switchblade earrings can disrupt the fashion industry by catering to audiences seeking functional fashion options. - **Outdoor Gear:** Outdoor gear and accessory companies can introduce compact accessories as multi-use everyday carry tools. - **Personal Safety Products:** The personal safety products industry can expand by creating compact self-defense tools for safety-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Micro-Sized EDC Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microblade-pill-xl.md) - [Portable Miniature Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuttix.md) - [Poshly Designed Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-x-pco-slipjoint-microblade-knife.md) - [Titanium EDC Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mih-bladenex.md) - [Miniature EDC Sword Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana.md) - [Featherlight EDC Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2-nano-blade.md) - [Dynamic Movement Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-sidewinder-knife.md) - [Chromatic Aluminum Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-x-glidr-microblade.md) - [Minimalist EDC Dagger Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-sheath-dagger.md)