# Knife-Sharpening Cutting Boards The Joseph Joseph Slice and Sharpen Ensures You're Ready to Prep By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2014-11-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joseph-joseph-slice-and-sharpen References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2014/11/cutting-board-with-built-in-knife-sharpener.php) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/s/?field-keywords=joseph+joseph+slice+and+sharpen&tag=trenhunt0f-20) There's nothing better than a product that can serve two purposes, which is exactly the case with the Joseph Joseph Slice and Sharpen. Able to offer you a substantial surface on which to [chop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicurean-bbq-board), the Joseph Joseph Slice and Sharpen features a handle that also doubles as a spot to sharpen your blades. One of the problems with [knife sharpeners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-1) is that they're easy to lose; you put them in a drawer and lose track of them before you know it. The Joseph Joseph Slice and Sharpen makes sure you've always got the ability to [keep supplies sharp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-oishii-knife) without having to worry about where you last left the sharpener. The Joseph Joseph Slice and Sharpen is a great tool for those in smaller kitchens. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multi-functional Tools:** Tools that serve more than one purpose, like the Joseph Joseph Slice and Sharpen, will become increasingly popular. - **Space-saving Solutions:** Products like the Joseph Joseph Slice and Sharpen that are compact and serve multiple functions will appeal to consumers with limited space. - **Convenient Kitchen Accessories:** Kitchen tools that simplify cooking and meal prep, like the Joseph Joseph Slice and Sharpen, will continue to be in-demand. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can capitalize on the trend towards multi-functional tools that simplify meal prep and save space. - **Housewares:** Housewares companies can appeal to consumers with limited space by creating products that serve multiple functions, like the Joseph Joseph Slice and Sharpen. - **Home Organization:** Companies in the home organization industry could incorporate products like the Joseph Joseph Slice and Sharpen to help consumers declutter their kitchen and keep tools within reach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rolling Magnetic Knife Sharpeners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-knife-sharpener.md) - [Fine-Tuned Knife Sharpeners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knife-sharpener.md) - [High-Performance Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steelport-steelcore.md) - [Digitized Knife Sharpeners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/professional-precision-adjust-knife-sharpener.md) - [Intelligent Preparation Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4t7-smart-chopping-board.md) - [Premium Sharpening Stones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zwilling-sharpening-stone.md) - [Diamond Rolling Knife Sharpeners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamond-rolling-knife-sharpener.md) - [Durable High-Performance Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-knives.md) - [Minimalist Preparation Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudra-cutting-board.md)