# Tablet-Holding Knife Blocks The Victorinox Knife Block Provides a Perfect Spot for Tablets By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-08-02 | Updated 2013-08-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knife-block References: [fancy](http://www.fancy.com/things/416370025289489945/Victorinox-13-Slot-Tablet-Knife-Block) & [gatherstate](http://gatherstate.com/victorinox-knife-block/) The Victorinox knife block is a multi-purpose item that is extremely handy in the kitchen. In addition to just being a place to hold knives, the wooden block also doubles as a place that can hold tablets and cookbooks for easy recipe-following. The good news for people who like to move around the kitchen is that the design of this knife block has a swivel base so it can always be oriented to wherever you need it to be. This is ideal for propping up an iPad and searching for recipes on Pinterest, choosing a playlist to cook to or simply following along with a YouTube tutorial. This 13-slot knife block has many features in its favor in addition to just keeping your kitchen neat and tidy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | 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-purpose Kitchen Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing kitchen accessories that serve multiple functions, like holding tablets and cookbooks. - **Swivel-based Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing swivel base designs for various products to provide flexibility and convenience in different settings. - **Integration of Technology in the Kitchen:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing products that seamlessly integrate technology, such as tablets, into the kitchen experience for improved functionality and convenience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing traditional kitchenware products by incorporating features that enhance modern cooking practices. - **Home Appliance Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring ways to integrate smart features, like swivel designs, into home appliances to enhance usability and adaptability. - **Technology Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with kitchenware manufacturers to create tech-focused products, such as kitchen tablet holders, to revolutionize cooking experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Knife-Sanitizing Storage Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-knife-block.md) - [Durable High-Performance Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-knives.md) - [Magnetic D2C Knife Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misen-modular-knife-storage.md) - [Ultra-Slick Minimalist Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-knife-block.md) - [Camping-Friendly Compact Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-pocketknives.md) - [Display-Equipped Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blok-smart-cutting-board.md) - [Premium Knife Holder Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-2.md) - [Eight-in-One Kitchen Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchyhub.md) - [Minimalist Multipurpose Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-special-companion-damast-knife-2025.md)