# Customizable Pocket Knives The Switch Modular Pocket Knife is Perfect for Playing MacGyver By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-30 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switch-modular-pocket-knife References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/04/the-pocket-knif.php) & [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/products/35) I might as well throw away every tool in the house and just by a Switch Modular Pocket Knife. This [Super Swiss Army Knife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-special-companion-damast-knife-2025) can be outfitted with up to 13 attachments that *you* choose. Choice is a beautiful thing. The Switch Modular Pocket Knife can be outfitted three ways: small (2-6 attachments), medium (4-10 attachments) and large (7-13 attachments). There are [18 different attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roxon-flex-titan) ranging from a memory stick to a wood saw, so you know you'll be covered in almost any situation. Pick up a 'Switch' by clicking on the source links. Happiness truly is a customizable pocketknife. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable products in various industries to offer personalized solutions. - **Modularity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create modular products that allow users to customize and adapt them according to their specific needs. - **Multi-functionality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design products with multiple attachments or features that cater to diverse user requirements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce customizable outdoor tools and equipment for adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts. - **Gadgets and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop modular gadgets and accessories that users can personalize based on their preferences and needs. - **Tools and Hardware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create multi-functional tools and hardware solutions that provide versatility and convenience to users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalization-Focused Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-modular-multitool.md) - [Modular Customization Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roxon-flex.md) - [Camping-Friendly Compact Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-pocketknives.md) - [Hyper-Tough Titanium Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smith-blade.md) - [Swappable Finish Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kameta-edc-knife.md) - [Found Resource Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leatherman-garage-batch-003-parts.md) - [Mod-Ready Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vosteed-vombat.md) - [Limited Multi-Functional Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiss-army-knife.md) - [Customization-Friendly Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerber-centerdrive.md)