# Oak Cheese Knives These Contemporary Utensils are Perfect for Entertaining By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-09-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-cheese-knives References: [yuppiechef](https://www.yuppiechef.com/humble-and-mash-knives.htm?id=33609&name=Humble-and-Mash-3-Piece-Cheese-Knife-Set) & [yuppiechef](https://www.yuppiechef.com/humble-and-mash.htm) As wine and cheese nights are being embraced more by [Millennials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-love) who are looking to have relaxed weekends in, the cookware that goes along with such events is being modernized to suit their needs, an example being the oak cheese knives from [Humble & Mash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubloc-dog-shelter). Simple yet stunning, the oak cheese knives come in a pack of three, making it easy to cut off pieces of the rich dairy products, no matter the consistency. While two of the oak cheese knives are rather traditional in design, the straight blade that's included features artful cut-outs that prevent softer kinds of cheese from sticking to it and causing a mess in the process. The combination of matte stainless steel and light oak wood gives the knives a wonderfully modern look, making them ideal for any gathering where food is present. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 14% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modernized Cookware:** There is an opportunity for creating innovative utensils that cater to the needs of Millennials who embrace wine and cheese nights. - **Artful Cut-outs:** Cutting-edge knife designs with artful cut-outs can prevent cheese sticking and create a mess-free experience. - **Matte Stainless Steel and Oak Wood:** Utilizing a combination of matte stainless steel and light oak wood in knife design gives a modern and stylish aesthetic to kitchenware. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can tap into the demand for modernized utensils for relaxed gatherings and create innovative cookware. - **Home Entertaining:** There is an opportunity for the home entertaining industry to offer unique and stylish utensils that enhance the experience of hosting gatherings. - **Millennial Lifestyle:** Incorporating modern design elements in cookware appeals to the Millennial generation, opening up possibilities for disruptive innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheese-Shaped Charcuterie Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cheese-block-with-knife.md) - [Dual-Sided Charcuterie Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revel-cheese-knife.md) - [Comprehensive Contemporary Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-knife-set.md) - [Ultra-Slick Minimalist Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-knife-block.md) - [Posh Pocket-Friendly Steak Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-steak-knife.md) - [Eco-Friendly Oak-Made Kitchen Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-wood-utensils.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md) - [Artsy Serving Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoresin-accented-cheese-and-charcuterie-serving-boards.md) - [Elegant Snack Platter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors-doeuvres-set.md)