# Badass Blade Magnets The Knife Fridge Magnet from ThinkGeek is Awesomely Intimidating By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-09-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knife-fridge-magnet References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/throwing-knife-fridge-magnets-scare-your-kids-into-getting-presentable-grades/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/cubegoodies/e5b2/?cpg=wnrss) The knife fridge magnet from ThinkGeek is one of many ferociously inventive trinkets from the ultra original retailer. The magnet promises to keep children aiming for higher grades, providing an intimidation factor to the traditional hanging of papers and tests on the refrigerator. Whether trying to scare your children or amaze your friends, the knife fridge magnet is loads of fun. As a perfect combination of [function and novelty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip), this [sharp trinket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiskars-all-steel-santoku-knife) is a must-have. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 55% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Magnetic Innovations in Home Decor:** Develop new and inventive ways to incorporate magnets in home decor items for both functional and aesthetic uses. - **Novelty Products with Intimidation Factor:** Create unique and humorous products with an added intimidation factor, such as the knife fridge magnet from ThinkGeek. - **Creative Uses for Traditional Items:** Explore unconventional uses for traditional household items, such as using a knife as a fridge magnet. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor Industry:** Incorporate magnetic innovations in various home decor items, such as picture frames or spice racks. - **Novelty Gift Industry:** Expand on the novelty gift market with products that have an added level of humor and intimidation, like the knife fridge magnet. - **Kitchenware Industry:** Integrate creative uses for traditional kitchen items in product designs, such as developing functional and decorative knife magnets for the fridge. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Knife Holder Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-2.md) - [Magnetic D2C Knife Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misen-modular-knife-storage.md) - [Knife-Sanitizing Storage Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-knife-block.md) - [Rolling Magnetic Knife Sharpeners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-knife-sharpener.md) - [Wearable Magnetic Tool Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-tool-holder.md) - [Eight-in-One Kitchen Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchyhub.md) - [Space-Conscious Kitchen Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-kitchen-design.md) - [Magnetic Titanium Utensil Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eati-mag.md) - [Ultra-Slick Minimalist Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-knife-block.md)