# Katana Blade Scissors These Scissors are Designed to Look Like a Japanese Warrior's Sword By David Ingram | Published 2015-11-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katana-blade References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/gear/novelty/oda-nobunaga-samurai-scissors.asp) & [japantrendshop](http://www.japantrendshop.com/oda-nobunaga-samurai-scissors-p-3130.html) These 'Oda Nobunaga Scissors' by [Nikken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikken-cutlery) [Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bernal-cutlery) are made to look like two Japanese katana blades. The design of these katana blade scissors is based upon the look of a famous sword owned by the Japanese samurai warrior Oda Nobunaga. These scissors feature vermillion-colored handles made to look like they belong to a katana and are attached to two interlocking sword blades. An imprinted Nobunaga crest decorates the joint of the scissors and a wooden gift box. When not in use, these katana scissors can also be sheathed in a special gold scabbard, wrapped in sageo-style vermillion-colored cords. These unique novelty scissors will appeal to fans of both [quirky home accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergomatically-shaped-scissors-ergomatically-shaped-scissors-with-a-bat-desi) and traditional Japanese history. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Novelty Home Accessories:** Designing unique and quirky home accessories inspired by historical themes offers disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Traditional Japanese-inspired Products:** Creating products that incorporate traditional Japanese elements, such as katana blades, can cater to consumers interested in cultural aesthetics and historical themes. - **Functional Novelty Tools:** Innovating functional tools with a touch of novelty, like katana blade scissors, can attract consumers looking for innovative and practical items. ### Where This Applies - **Home Goods:** The home goods industry can explore the production and marketing of unique and quirky accessories inspired by historical themes. - **Gifts and Souvenirs:** The gifts and souvenirs industry can tap into the demand for traditional Japanese-inspired products like katana blade scissors, targeting tourists and collectors. - **Stationery and Crafts:** The stationery and crafts industry can incorporate innovative and functional novelty tools, such as katana blade scissors, into their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Guitar-Shaped Cutting Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikken-cutlery.md) - [Forged Sword-Like Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirasagi-knife.md) - [Miniature EDC Sword Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana.md) - [Specialized Knife Campaiggns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musashi-japan.md) - [Refined Meat Slicing Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precision-chef-kitchen.md) - [Two-Way Cutter Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hakoake-portable-scissors.md) - [Flavor Maintenance Kitchen Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-oishii-knife.md) - [Car-Inspired Sleek Sushi Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-nismo-precision-sushi-knife.md) - [Elegant Design-Forward Japanese Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-knives.md)