# All-in-One Utility Knives The 'Perfect Cut' by Polarlab Cuts Complex Shapes By Polarlab | Published 2018-09-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfectcut-utility-knife-angle-cutter References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/polarlab/perfect-cut-the-all-in-one-utility-knife-for-compl?ref=5wk76w) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/polarlab/perfect-cut-the-all-in-one-utility-knife-for-compl?ref=5wk76w) Perfect Cut is the all-in-one utility knife for complex shapes, a multipurpose tool that can perform all kinds of impeccable cuts on sheet materials like cardboard, foam board, leather and cloth. The Perfect Cut by Polarlab is a set of [multipurpose desktop cutting tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/15-collection). Unlike other cutting tools, Perfect Cut puts a series of six unique units in one's hands. Each is minutely adjustable and capable of producing cuts anywhere on the spectrum from "I could do this blindfolded" to "I bought an extra 30 sheets just in case." Shih-Yen Lo, the designer, started the project in 2014 as a degree project from the [Royal College of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phytosymbiosis) in London. In 2017, the first version of the Perfect Cut was crowdfunded in Taiwan, while the campaign was pledged over 10,000 copies. The team upgraded the Perfect Cut with an aluminum ruler and a customized blade for launching on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supcutter). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multipurpose Cutting Tools:** The rise in multipurpose cutting tools like Perfect Cut presents an opportunity for businesses to develop innovative and versatile cutting solutions for various industries. - **Adjustable Cutting Units:** The trend of adjustable cutting units seen in Perfect Cut opens up possibilities for businesses to create customizable cutting tools that cater to individual user preferences and needs. - **Crowdfunding for Innovation:** The success of Perfect Cut's crowdfunding campaign highlights the potential for businesses to leverage crowdfunding platforms to launch and fund innovative products in the utility knife industry. ### Where This Applies - **Craft and DIY:** The craft and DIY industry can benefit from the versatility of multipurpose cutting tools like Perfect Cut, allowing users to easily cut different materials for various projects. - **Packaging and Manufacturing:** The packaging and manufacturing industry can harness the power of adjustable cutting units to develop precision cutting tools for creating complex shapes and designs in different materials. - **Product Design and Innovation:** The success of Perfect Cut's crowdfunding campaign demonstrates the opportunity for businesses in the product design and innovation industry to utilize crowdfunding as a means to launch and refine cutting-edge tools and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Power Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supcutter.md) - [Two-Way Cutter Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hakoake-portable-scissors.md) - [Advanced Ultrasonic Hobby Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hozo-design-neoblade.md) - [Cable-Free Ultrasonic Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasonic-cutter.md) - [Keychain-Sized Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapcut.md) - [Multifunctional EDC Scalpels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precision-scalpel-set.md) - [Sensibly Sharp Elevated Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-task-knife.md) - [Structural Box Cutter Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-box-cutter.md) - [Versatile Ergonomic Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-knife-collection.md)