# Scissor-Inspired Food Choppers The Clever Cutter Two-in-One Utensil Quickens Food Preparation By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-06-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-choppers References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2016/06/15/clever-cutter-2-in-1-food-chopper/125884) & [amzn](https://amzn.com/B01D1ZH93G) Created to help users ditch the cutting board, the Clever Cutter Two-in-One food choppers work by incorporating the design of a knife and a cutting board into a scissor-inspired utensil. Great for fresh ingredients, as a way to portion food and more, the Clever Cutter Two-in-One utensil features a spring-based design that makes the chopping experience more fluid. The Clever Cutter Two-in-One utensil can be used with [fresh fruits and vegetables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-kitchen-gadget) or with cooked meats to portion them out onto plates or into containers. The Clever Cutter Two-in-One food choppers are an ideal kitchen accessory for those that practice portion control as they can help to offer [precision cutting capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-1) and the ability to portion out foods accordingly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Scissor-inspired Food Choppers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more versatile and user-friendly scissor-inspired food chopper designs to cater to different food preparation needs. - **Portion Control Kitchen Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative portion control kitchen accessories that help users accurately measure and portion their food, promoting healthier eating habits. - **Spring-based Chopping Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design kitchen utensils with spring-based chopping mechanisms to enhance fluidity and efficiency in food preparation tasks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Utensils:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate cutting-edge technologies and materials into the manufacturing process of kitchen utensils to create more efficient and versatile tools. - **Food Preparation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart food preparation solutions that combine convenience, precision, and speed to enhance cooking experiences for home cooks and professional chefs. - **Healthy Eating:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harness technology and design to create products that encourage portion control and promote healthier eating habits in individuals and families. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Two-Way Cutter Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hakoake-portable-scissors.md) - [Refined Meat Slicing Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precision-chef-kitchen.md) - [Avocado-Shaped Vegetable Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avo-multifunction-veggie-cutter.md) - [Eight-in-One Kitchen Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchyhub.md) - [Intelligent Preparation Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4t7-smart-chopping-board.md) - [Manual Food Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manual-food-processor.md) - [Smart Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versaware.md) - [Minimalist Two-in-One Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoinone-scissors.md) - [Two-Sided Speed Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ograte.md)