# Knife Blade Cufflinks These Quirky Cufflinks Contain a Real Working Knife By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-03-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quirky-cufflinks References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/style-and-gear/cutting-edge-knife-cufflinks/) & [dvice](http://www.dvice.com/archives/2011/12/look-sharp-at-c.php) These quirky cufflinks from ‘You Gneek’ contain mini working knives! Yes, this is for real. The stainless steel cufflinks defy traditional conservative business wear with their bold, manly design. I’m not sure what type of person would particularly need knife blade cufflinks in their possession. Perhaps a superhero or international spies? Either way, I’m quite sure this type of manly gadget would go down a treat with suit-wearing males who want to add a little edge to their daily look. The blade contained in these quirky cufflinks is smaller than an inch, but they are still pretty sharp, so remember to use with caution, unless you want to take your co-worker's eye out. Next time you feel jealous of James Bond’s amazing gadgets, just head over to ‘YouGneek’ to buy yourself a pair of the knife cufflinks for just $55. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Quirky Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry by offering unique and unconventional accessories like knife blade cufflinks. - **Personalized Men's Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create personalized fashion items, such as cufflinks with functional gadgets, that cater to individual preferences. - **Safety-conscious Accessories:** Opportunity to innovate in the accessories industry by incorporating safety features into fashion items, like cufflinks with retractable blades. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Industry can explore the market for unconventional fashion accessories that cater to specific interests and preferences. - **Men's Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the men's fashion industry to create unique and personalized accessories that cater to modern tastes and preferences. - **Personal Gadgets:** Opportunity to disrupt the personal gadgets industry by combining fashion and functionality, offering accessories like knife blade cufflinks with practical features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energizing Gold-Plated Cufflinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-hour-energy-cufflinks.md) - [Dynamic Movement Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-sidewinder-knife.md) - [Micro Keychain EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinyblade.md) - [Minimalist EDC Dagger Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-sheath-dagger.md) - [Haute Eyewear-Inspired EDCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chic-pocket-knife.md) - [Coin-Style Disc Shaped Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarter-ccutter.md) - [Chromatic Aluminum Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-x-glidr-microblade.md) - [Poshly Designed Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-x-pco-slipjoint-microblade-knife.md) - [Money Clip-Equipped EDC Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microtech-exocet-dagger.md)