# Do-It-All Pens Metapen is an Upgrade From the Traditional Swiss Army Knife By gizfactory | Published 2010-12-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/httpgizfactory.comarticlemultifunctional-pen-gadget References: [gizfactory](http://gizfactory.com/article/multifunctional-pen-gadget/) & [mental-design.blogspot](http://mental-design.blogspot.com/) You'll have no worries about packing all the essential things for your vacation as long as you have a Metapen. You can have everything all in one package! Metapen is made from brass, copper, steel, wood and leather. This [multifunctional pen gadget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnipro-20) has a [fork, knife, spoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eati-mag), lighter, USB stick, watch, lamp, screwdriver, pipe, toothbrush and nail clippers. I guess the traditional [Swiss army knife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-pocketknives) has got its days numbered. **Implications** - Perhaps my favorite part of this Metapen is the fact that it looks like some intimidating DIY gun capable of doing some serious damage. I guess I may have to leave this badass thing at home during vacationing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multifunctional Pens:** The trend of combining multiple tools into pens provides convenience and versatility for consumers. - **All-in-one Gadgets:** The rise of all-in-one gadgets, like the Metapen, offers consumers a compact and efficient solution for their everyday needs. - **Disruptive Swiss Army Knives:** Innovations like the Metapen are disrupting the traditional Swiss Army Knife market by offering a wider range of functions in a single device. ### Where This Applies - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can benefit from the growing demand for multifunctional pens like the Metapen, providing customers with a convenient and unique online shopping experience. - **Travel Accessories:** The travel accessories industry can tap into the popularity of all-in-one gadgets like the Metapen, offering travelers a space-saving solution for their personal needs. - **Hardware Manufacturing:** The hardware manufacturing industry has the opportunity to explore new product lines and partnerships to meet the demand for disruptive gadgets like the Metapen. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Functional EDC Tool Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edc-tool-pen.md) - [All-Metal 4-In-1 EDC Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flintone.md) - [Bit-Bearing Multitool Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitool-pen.md) - [Tactical Tool-Packed Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekto-tak-pen.md) - [Minimalist Multitool Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pockitrod.md) - [Micro-Sized Multitool Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minipen.md) - [Performance-Driven Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p3n-pen.md) - [Three-in-One Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tp-pen.md) - [Machined Metallic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-pen.md)