# Pulp-Made Paper Knives The Letter Opener Made of Old Letters is Very Poetic By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/letter-opener-made-of-old-letters References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1670501/a-wicked-letter-opener-thats-possibly-made-of-old-letters) & [plantbrooklyn](http://plantbrooklyn.com/) The Letter Opener Made of Old Letters is a poetic creation. The name of the paper knife isn't just clever, it is in fact completely crafted out of [post consumer recycled paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape). At least, the sharp end is. Of course, that doesn't mean that it is actually made out of old letters, but the chances that there are a couple thrown into the mix is more than likely. Created by Brooklyn-based [PLANT Design Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-farm), the Letter Opener Made of Old Letters has a wooden handle while the pulp used to make the knife has been mixed with resin made from cashew nut shells. The creation of the letter opener happened on a whim. Designer Bjarke Ballisager decided to sharpen leftover strips of Richlite used to create a counter and came away with the idea for this paper knife. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 20% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pulp-made Paper Knives:** The trend of creating paper knives out of post consumer recycled paper presents an opportunity for innovative and eco-friendly product design. - **Resin-based Materials:** The use of resin made from cashew nut shells in creating the pulp for paper knives showcases a trend towards sustainable and unique material choices. - **Upcycled Creations:** The concept of repurposing leftover materials like Richlite to make functional items like letter openers demonstrates the growing trend of upcycling in product design. ### Where This Applies - **Eco-friendly Products:** The paper knife made from post consumer recycled paper fits into the eco-friendly products industry, which offers a market for sustainable and socially responsible goods. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of resin made from cashew nut shells in paper knife production aligns with the sustainable materials industry, providing opportunities for innovative and environmentally conscious material solutions. - **Upcycling and Repurposing:** The creation of the letter opener from leftover Richlite exemplifies the upcycling and repurposing industry, which caters to the demand for unique and environmentally friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sensibly Sharp Elevated Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-task-knife.md) - [Elegant Everyday Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/damascus.md) - [Durably Designed Box Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-box-opener.md) - [Reclaimed Plastic Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allday-goods-x-outsiders-store-knife.md) - [Sustainable Wood Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opinel-no08-black-palm-wood.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Coin-Style Disc Shaped Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarter-ccutter.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentapa.md)