# Miniature Utility Knives The Mini ONA is a Utility and Culinary Knife in One Compact Package By Colin Smith | Published 2023-07-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-ona References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4A-69devCk) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ona/mini-ona-everyday-culinary-tool)  The Mini ONA is a versatile and [compact culinary tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-oishii-knife) that can be used for slicing, dicing, peeling, and more. It is designed by Quintin Middleton, a renowned bladesmith who creates custom-made chef knives in South Carolina. The Mini ONA is made of high carbon steel with a black oxide finish and a walnut handle. It comes with a [leather sheath](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-scrimshaw-henry-collection) and a lanyard for easy carrying and storage. The Mini ONA is inspired by the traditional Japanese kiridashi knife, but with a modern twist. The Mini ONA is currently available for pre-order on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-utility-knife), where it has already surpassed its funding goal of $30,000. The early bird price for one Mini ONA is $120, while the regular price is $180. The estimated delivery date is December 2023. There are also other reward tiers that include multiple Mini ONAs, a custom engraving option, or a full-size ONA chef knife. The campaign even offers t-shirts, hoodies, and more. The campaign will end on August 18, 2023. Image Credit: Quintin Middleton ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Miniature Utility Knives:** The Mini ONA is a versatile and compact culinary tool that can be used for slicing, dicing, peeling, and more. - **Custom-made Chef Knives:** The Mini ONA is designed by Quintin Middleton, a renowned bladesmith who creates custom-made chef knives in South Carolina. - **Traditional Design with a Modern Twist:** The Mini ONA is inspired by the traditional Japanese kiridashi knife, but with a modern twist. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** The Mini ONA provides a compact and versatile solution for various culinary tasks. - **Handcrafted Blades:** The Mini ONA is designed by Quintin Middleton, known for his custom-made chef knives. - **Crowdfunding:** The Mini ONA's successful Kickstarter campaign showcases the potential for innovative products in the crowdfunding space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Featherweight Titanium Utility Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-utility-knife.md) - [Folding Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oknife.md) - [Keychain-Sized Utility Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasparmor-blade.md) - [Keychain-Sized Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapcut.md) - [Diminutive Everyday Task Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rze-hexedge-microblade.md) - [Miniature EDC Sword Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana.md) - [Keychain-Friendly Utility Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palmer-utility-knife.md) - [Limited-Edition EDC Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crkt-facet-viral.md) - [Micro-Sized Titanium Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tigo-nanomax.md)