# Maple Knife Sets These Modern Wooden Knives Put a Unique Twist on a Kitchen Staple By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-knife-set References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/maple-set-knives/) & [warehousebrand](http://www.warehousebrand.com/products/mapleset) This maple knife set is not what people would expect when it comes to kitchen items. Although there are some beautiful designs out there, these knives could easily be considered art. Extending the more [traditional wooden handle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-kitchen-tools) to cover one whole side of the blade, there is a duality to the design that could easily inspire a saying or two. The maple knife set is comprised of two knives, both of which are made out of [German X50CRMOV15 Stainless Steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiskars-all-steel-santoku-knife) and carefully chosen Canadian maple. Since no two wood pieces are the same, each of the blades are unique unto themselves as well. According to the designers, the Warehouse Brand, the maple knife set breaks "the traditional way of production and use." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artistic Kitchen Knives:** These unique wooden knives bring a creative twist to the kitchen staple, inspiring opportunities for artistic innovation. - **Material Duality Design:** The duality of wood and steel in these knives offer opportunities for designs that play with contrasting materials. - **Leveraging Natural Variations:** Using the uniqueness of natural wood grains as a selling point presents an opportunity for customization and personalization in products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware:** Innovative designs for kitchen knives could disrupt the traditional market and appeal to a niche group of consumers seeking functional art. - **Handmade Accessories:** Emphasizing the natural variations of materials can appeal to consumers looking for personalized, one-of-a-kind items, creating opportunities for handmade accessories and decor. - **Woodworking:** Incorporating wood into product designs, such as knife handles, can open up opportunities in the woodworking industry for functional yet aesthetically pleasing products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Slick Minimalist Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-knife-block.md) - [Angular Minimalist Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-knife-block-set.md) - [Volcanic Topography Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutlery-knives.md) - [High-Quality Birch Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-2.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Damasteel Kitchen Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectors-edition-kitchen-knives.md) - [Posh Pocket-Friendly Steak Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-steak-knife.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md) - [Artisan BBQ Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-knife-set.md) - [Luxe Cheese Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marble-cheese-knives.md)