# Super-Sharp Monochrome Kitchen Knives Hast's Sleek Knives are Efficient and Easy to Care for By Riley von Niessen | Published 2021-01-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hast References: [hast.co](https://www.hast.co/) [Hast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-knife-block) is a New York-based kitchenware company from Founder Elliot Cao, who first launched the brand on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-oishii-knife) to bring consumers modern cooking accessories that are as stylish as they are efficient. Since first launching on Kickstarter back on 2019, Hast has introduced a full range of kitchen knives, along with a design-forward [glass knife block](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-2) that allows the beautiful monochrome blades to act as a kitchen centerpiece, as well as a 1,000 grit honing rod that will keep the knives sharp. Hast's knives are characterized by their sleek and modern designs, with each of the Japanese style blades made from tailored Matric Powder Steel. With their simple single-material design, the blades are perfectly balanced, and easy to care for and keep clean. Image Credit: Hast ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sleek Kitchenware Designs:** Opportunities for companies to create modern and functional kitchenware with a focus on sleek design. - **Single-material Products:** Opportunities for companies to create simple, single-material products that are easy to care for and maintain. - **Integrated Kitchen Centerpieces:** Opportunities for companies to create kitchen products that double as stylish centerpieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** Companies in the kitchenware industry can develop similar sleek and modern designs using high-quality materials. - **Home Decor:** Companies in the home decor industry can create products that have integrated functionality and aesthetics. - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can create sleek, minimalist designs using single materials that also serve as functional household products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Slick Minimalist Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-knife-block.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiskars-all-steel-santoku-knife.md) - [High-Quality Handcrafted Japanese Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-japanese-knives.md) - [Gourmet Japanese Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiru-knife.md) - [Elegant Design-Forward Japanese Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-knives.md) - [Flavor Maintenance Kitchen Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-oishii-knife.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Damasteel Kitchen Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectors-edition-kitchen-knives.md) - [Versatile Ergonomic Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-knife-collection.md) - [Comprehensive Contemporary Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-knife-set.md)