# Scorpion-Shaped Blades Try Not to Hurt Yourself with Your Scorpion Blade By Mesel Isaac | Published 2013-12-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scorpion-blade References: [boingboing.net](http://boingboing.net/2013/12/11/fantasy-knife-a-skull-faced.html) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0037AWGHA/downandoutint-20?tag=trenhunt0f-20) This scorpion blade made by BladesUSA has a name that is as warm and cuddly as it looks: Death Stalker. Designed to look like a scorpion with a skull for a face, it measures an impressive 14.5-inches in length and the sides and claws are composed of several [black stainless steel blades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vg10-stainless-damascus) ensuring that whatever you stab won’t be coming back up. The scorpion blade has a metal forearm plate and a rubber coated handle so that you can actually wield it and it comes with a [wood display stand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armada-knife-display) so that you have somewhere nice to put it for those rare times you’ll want to take it off in order to go to the bathroom, shower or hug your kids. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 70% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unconventional Weapon Designs:** Creating unconventional weapon designs that offer unique aesthetics and functionality. - **Novelty Collectibles:** Developing novelty collectibles with visually striking designs that cater to niche markets. - **Functional Display Pieces:** Designing functional display pieces that combine artistic elements and practicality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Self-defense Equipment:** Exploring opportunities to develop self-defense equipment with innovative and visually appealing designs. - **Collectibles and Memorabilia:** Catering to the collectibles and memorabilia market by offering unique and eye-catching products. - **Home Décor and Furnishing:** Creating artistic and functional decor pieces that serve as conversation starters for homes and offices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature EDC Sword Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana.md) - [Titanium Tactical Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpblade.md) - [Scorpion-Like Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk-scorpion.md) - [Exclusive Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-chef-knife.md) - [Forged Sword-Like Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirasagi-knife.md) - [Science Fiction-Inspired Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crkt-minimalist-cthulhu-knife.md) - [Dynamic Movement Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-sidewinder-knife.md) - [Oversized Blade EDC Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cjrb-cutlery-tigris-folding-knife.md) - [Multifunctional EDC Scalpels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precision-scalpel-set.md)