# Utensil-Sterilizing Knife Blocks The 'MLITER S20' Knife Care System Keeps Knives in Tiptop Shape By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mliter-s20 References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/multifunctional-knife-care-system/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mliter-s20-multi-functional-knife-care-system) The 'MLITER S20' knife care system has been created as a kitchen accessory that will work to keep your cutting utensils and more in tiptop shape without having to perform any additional care. Featuring a streamlined design that is intended to be stored on your countertop, the unit works by offering space for up to six knives, spoons and forks. Once items have been stored, users can simply press a button that will activate the [sterilization functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultim8-smartbrush-system) to keep your equipment free of germs and bacteria that can make you or your family sick. The 'MLITER S20' knife care system also features a [built-in sharpener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seattle-ultrasonics-c200) that will keep your knives in the best shape possible to prevent you from preparing recipes with dull utensils. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 75% | 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) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Kitchen Sterilization Accessories:** Innovative kitchen accessory designs that utilize sterilization technology to keep kitchen equipment free of germs and bacteria. - **Streamlined Knife Block Design:** Revolutionary knife block designs that work to keep knives in tiptop shape and accessible for everyday use without the need for additional care. - **Automated Knife Sharpeners:** Knife care systems that integrate an automated knife sharpener to keep knives in the best possible shape for safe and efficient use. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware Manufacturing:** Manufacturers that improve on the traditional knife block designs with innovative, streamlined structures that incorporate sterilization technology and automated knife sharpening functionality. - **Household Appliance Manufacturing:** Manufacturers that produce sterilization equipment suitable for household use in the kitchen that are user-friendly with low maintenance, including built-in knife sharpeners. - **Healthcare Industry:** Healthcare institutions that invest in kitchen utensil sterilization devices to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria, and protect the health of patients, employees, and families. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Countertop Crockery Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utensil-disinfection-cabinet.md) - [UV Light Razor Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purity-razor-sterilizer.md) - [Self-Sanitizing Titanium Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-cutlery-set.md) - [Comprehensive Contemporary Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-knife-set.md) - [Dedicated Cleaning Tool Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterilizer-2022.md) - [Ultrasonic Technology Kitchen Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasonic-kitchen-knife.md) - [Angular Minimalist Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-knife-block-set.md)