# Reclaimed Cap Openers The Railroad Spike Bottle Opener Brings the Old-West Home By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/railroad-spike-bottle-opener References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/home/bar/railroad-spike-bottle-opener/) & [vat19](http://www.vat19.com/dvds/railroad-spike-bottle-opener.cfm) Although I’m not much of a beer drinker, I know that there are plenty of people who are, and those people will probably be very interested in the Railroad Spike Bottle Opener. For some, the appeal will lie in its obvious manliness, for others it will be the fact that it’s pretty much eco-friendly. According to Uncrate.com, the Railroad Spike Bottle Opener is “hand-forged at 2,400º Fahrenheit from old, reclaimed railroad spikes, each opener is slightly different.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reclaimed-material Products:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create innovative products using reclaimed materials which is eco-friendly. - **Handcrafted Bottle Openers:** There is a trend for handcrafted bottle openers which provides a unique touch of manliness and authenticity. - **Eco-friendly Drinking Accessories:** Creating eco-friendly drinking accessories like the Railroad Spike Bottle Opener could be a trend to follow in future. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sustainable Products:** Sustainable product manufacturers can consider using reclaimed materials to develop their product line. - **Artisanal Crafts:** Handcrafted products can add authenticity and uniqueness to the artisanal craft industry. - **Beverage Accessories:** The beverage industry can consider making eco-friendly drinking accessories to meet their consumers demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Mechanical Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryan-k.md) - [Decorative Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorative-bottle-opener1.md) - [Hidden Bottle Opener Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leverage-watch.md) - [Complimentary EDC Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-titanium-bottle-opener.md) - [Smart Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bottle-opener.md) - [Branded Beer-Opening Nutcrackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeropening-nutcrackers.md) - [Dynamic Curved Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-opener.md) - [Artistic Wine Opener Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-wine-opener.md) - [Can Clip Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-clip.md)