# Sustainably Made Knife Holders 'The Road Block' Was Designed to Preserve Natural Resources By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-11-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-road-block References: [samura](https://samura.com/) Samura Premium Kitchen Knives has launched 'The Road Block,' which the company claims is "the world's first eco-conscious knife holder." The minimalist knife holder complements any modern kitchen, with a sleek and simple design that is rust-proof, supportive, 100 percent recyclable, and built for durability. Samura crafts The Road Block from [recycled steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rl-industry), and relies on local craftsmen and small businesses to manufacture them. Due to the exposed design, consumers will always know which knife they're grabbing. With its sustainable crafting methods, the knife holder does not eat into natural resources, and supplies consumers with kitchenware that will last a lifetime. The Road Block is available from Samura's web store, along with the company's [design-forward kitchen knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiskars-all-steel-santoku-knife), [cutting boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steelport-steelcore), and other accessories. Image Credit: Samura ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-conscious Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-conscious and sustainable products that prioritize the preservation of natural resources. - **Recycled Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of recycled materials to create functional and durable products. - **Transparency in Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products with exposed designs that provide transparency and clarity to consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce sustainable manufacturing processes and eco-friendly materials in the kitchenware industry. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate eco-conscious design principles into the creation of home decor products. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch online platforms that offer a wide range of sustainably made products for environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Slick Minimalist Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-knife-block.md) - [Magnetic D2C Knife Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misen-modular-knife-storage.md) - [Sensibly Sharp Elevated Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-task-knife.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md) - [Sustainable Wooden Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-wooden-cutlery.md) - [Sustainable Wood Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opinel-no08-black-palm-wood.md) - [Reclaimed Plastic Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allday-goods-x-outsiders-store-knife.md) - [Eco-Friendly Oak-Made Kitchen Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-wood-utensils.md) - [Knife-Sanitizing Storage Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-knife-block.md)