# Nesting Knives 'Meeting' Cutlery By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-11-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nested-knives-meeting-by-mia-schmallenbach References: [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_set.asp?sort_by=1&set_id=215175&individual_id=220026) This ultra-modern set of knives designed by Mia Schmallenbach are nested in their own block. The four [stainless steel knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiskars-all-steel-santoku-knife) all stack and fit perfectly inside one another and store in a [sleek metal storage wedge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-1). The set includes a paring knife, carving knife, chef's knife and filleting knife. Schmallenbach's design has won her first place in the 'European Award for Cutlery Creation' competition, with the guidance of Deglon of France. **Implications** - This essentially is an awesome, versatile idea that all companies in this industry can adapt. After all, kitchen spaces aren't getting any larger. One concern I do have for this unique set of [stackable kitchen knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-cookware), however is that fact that I probably have to remove smaller knives to get to the larger ones. What if one of them slips and cuts me? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Stackable Kitchen Knives:** Creating a set of knives that stack and fit perfectly inside one another. - **Space-efficient Kitchen Accessories:** Designing kitchen tools that optimize storage in small spaces. - **Cutlery Innovation:** Exploring new designs and concepts for cutlery to enhance functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** Opportunity for manufacturers to develop and market space-saving kitchen tools and accessories. - **Home Organization:** Creating storage solutions for compact kitchens that maximize space and efficiency. - **Product Design:** Exploring innovative concepts and materials for cutlery design to improve usability and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic D2C Knife Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misen-modular-knife-storage.md) - [Comprehensive Contemporary Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-knife-set.md) - [Angular Minimalist Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-knife-block-set.md) - [Space-Saving Cookwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-cookware.md) - [Versatile Ergonomic Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-knife-collection.md) - [Durable Sustainable Cutlery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo.md) - [Fashionable Fusion Cutlery Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rething-cutlery.md) - [Posh Pocket-Friendly Steak Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-steak-knife.md) - [EDC Knife Display Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holme-hadfield-knife-deck.md)