# Samurai-Inspired Kitchen Knives These Quality Kitchen Knives are Sharp, Thin and Powerful By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-06-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quality-kitchen-knives References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/06/02/channel-your-inner-samurai-chef/) & [togknives](https://www.togknives.com/) These high quality kitchen knives were inspired by a trip that Bert Beagley-Brown of 'TOG' kitchenware took to Japan, where he visited the city that's responsible for the creation of the Samurai Sword. The 'TOG Elite Japanese Kitchen Knives' utilize similar features to the legendary weapons, adopting the lightweight and immensely powerful design -- as well as Japanese carbon stainless steel. The handles of these quality kitchen knives is marked with an elegant pattern, created on the environmentally friendly Kebony wood using lasers. The blade of the knives are crafted using alternating layers of copper and steel, making for an incredibly thin and durable design. With this, the TOG Elite Japanese Kitchen Knives manages to take inspiration from Samurai Swords in both its appearance and use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Samurai-inspired Design:** The trend of incorporating Samurai-inspired design elements in various products, such as kitchen knives, presents an opportunity for innovative and visually striking designs. - **Lightweight and Powerful:** The trend of creating lightweight yet powerful tools, like the TOG Elite Japanese Kitchen Knives, opens up possibilities for disruption in industries that rely on high-performance equipment. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** The increasing trend of using environmentally friendly materials, such as Kebony wood, in the production of kitchen knives offers opportunities for sustainable and socially responsible product development. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can explore incorporating Samurai-inspired design elements to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of their products. - **Cutlery Manufacturing:** In the cutlery manufacturing industry, there is potential for disruption by developing lightweight and powerful knives that rival traditional designs. - **Sustainable Product Design:** The trend of using eco-friendly materials in product design can be applied to various industries, including kitchenware, to promote sustainability and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flavor Maintenance Kitchen Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deluxe-oishii-knife.md) - [Forged Sword-Like Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirasagi-knife.md) - [High-Quality Handcrafted Japanese Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-japanese-knives.md) - [Elegant Design-Forward Japanese Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-knives.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiskars-all-steel-santoku-knife.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Damasteel Kitchen Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectors-edition-kitchen-knives.md) - [Kitchen Knife Sharpening Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takumi.md) - [Volcanic Topography Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutlery-knives.md) - [Exclusive Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-chef-knife.md)