# Blue Collar Chess Sets The Tool Chess is Rugged Yet Gorgeous By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-02-25 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tool-chess-set References: [necessarycoolness](http://www.necessarycoolness.com/gadgets/tool-chess-set) & [toolchess](http://www.toolchess.com/store/classic-tool-chess-set) The tool chess set is the working man's game of chess. Gone are the fragile ceramic, and glass pieces; the tool chess set it designed to be played with. Handcrafted from everyday hardware pieces, the tool chess set pieces are powder-coated for an elegant finish. All 32 pieces are expertly crafted and cleverly come in a [tool chest carrying case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-toolbox-workstation) that is available in either red or black. The fact that these chess pieces are made from actual hardware gives them a good deal of weight that chess players might find a little jarring at first. In addition to the gorgeous pieces and case, the tool chess set comes with a green and white, vinyl, [roll-up board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollup-chess-board). With it's rugged design, you won't have to worry about the tool chess set getting damaged. Keep it in your garage, or in the break room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Handcrafted Hardware Chess Sets:** This trend promotes the use of everyday hardware pieces to create decorative yet useful chess sets - **Powder-coated Game Pieces:** This trend uses powder coating to provide an elegant finish to game pieces - **Rugged and Weighty Playing Sets:** This trend creates a unique tactile experience through the use of heavier materials for playing pieces ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Manufacturers could create similar products to appeal to the home decor market - **DIY and Craft:** Craftspeople may find inspiration in this trend to create their own versions using hardware materials - **Metalworking:** Metalworkers could explore the creative possibilities of powder coating on functional metal pieces ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flat-Pack Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jigsaw-chess-set.md) - [Brutalist Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mohmaya.md) - [Minimalist Monolithic Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-chess-set.md) - [Ceramic Chess Seating Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-chess.md) - [Stealthy Automotive Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-chess.md) - [Chocolate Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compartes-chocolate-chess.md) - [Beautifully Artful Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-chess-set.md) - [Minimalist Artful Chessboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarek-elkassouf.md) - [Building Block Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tower-chess-set.md)