# Gangster Shaving Knives The George Christou 'G Blade' Looks like a Deadly Weapon By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-christou-g-blade References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/02/03/one-geed-up-blade/) A couple of years ago I was on a hunt for the quintessential shaving blade; I saw more than a number of different style before settling on one, but never did I come across such a deadly looking one as the George Christou ‘G Blade.’ Looking more like a weapon than a [safe shaving knife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-flex-5-trim-shave), the George Christou ‘G Blade’ resurfaces the [classic butterfly knife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-the-cell-shaded-allman) with a gangster twist. The designers take? Shaving is for men. With the [art of shaving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilkinson-sword) slowly dying, Christou has decided to take matters into his own hands. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gangster-inspired Shaving Tools:** There is an opportunity for designers to create more unique and masculine shaving tools, using gangster-inspired aesthetics. - **Reviving the Art of Shaving:** Entrepreneurs may want to focus on reviving the art of shaving, offering unique and stylish shaving tools to appeal to modern men. - **Combining Form and Function:** Designers can explore ways to make everyday items more visually striking while maintaining their utility, as seen with the G Blade. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Men's Grooming:** The men's grooming industry can benefit from innovative products that capture the attention of male consumers who are willing to pay for quality and style. - **Cutlery:** Cutlery manufacturers can extend their product lines to include unique, eye-catching blades that appeal to a wider range of consumers. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Incorporating gangster-inspired aesthetics in fashion accessories can appeal to consumers who appreciate bold and edgy designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contoured Ceramic Shavers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-shaver.md) - [Marbled Blade Sleek Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vg10-stainless-damascus.md) - [Men's Safety Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supplys-max-razor.md) - [User-Friendly High-End Grooming Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foil-shaver.md) - [Blade Control Shaving Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-single-edge-pro.md) - [Two-in-One Shaving Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiglider.md) - [Art Deco-Inspired Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kershaw-noventa-knife.md) - [Next-Level Head Shaving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-electric-head-shaver.md) - [Sensibly Sharp Elevated Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-task-knife.md)