# Handcrafted Artisan Chef Knives The Vie Belles Cutlery is Made from Premium Materials By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vie-belles-cutlery References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/handcrafted-chefs-knives/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/viebelles/vie-belles-unique-handcrafted-chefs-knives) Foodie culture has augmented many consumers to get back into the kitchen to try their hand at their favorite recipes, so the Vie Belles Cutlery has been designed to help make preparation far better. The knives come in a variety of different styles including the Pro, [Classic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flair-classic) and Luxury Pro, which are all made using premium steels. This includes German stainless steel for the classic and [Damascus steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/damascus) for the Pro and Luxury Pro models with each one accented with a [premium wooden handle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customized-knives). The Vie Belles Cutlery is inexpensively priced to make it appropriate for chefs of all kinds to pick up without sacrificing when it comes to quality. Each knife has been designed to perfection over the course of many hours to ensure they're ready for any chef or kitchen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Foodie Culture:** Opportunity to tap into the growing demand for artisanal and high-quality kitchen tools. - **Premium Materials:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the materials used for kitchen knives, such as innovative alloys or composite materials. - **Inexpensive Pricing:** Opportunity to disrupt the high-end kitchen knife market by offering affordable yet high-quality alternatives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Culinary Tools:** Innovation in the design and materials of chef knives and other culinary tools. - **Steel Manufacturing:** Opportunity to develop and produce premium steels specifically for kitchen knife manufacturing. - **Kitchen Accessories:** Disruptive innovation in the design and functionality of kitchen knife accessories, such as storage solutions or sharpening tools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Ergonomic Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-knife-collection.md) - [Artisan-Made Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-series1.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Damasteel Kitchen Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectors-edition-kitchen-knives.md) - [Artisan BBQ Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-knife-set.md) - [Exclusive Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-chef-knife.md) - [Durable High-Performance Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-knives.md) - [Volcanic Topography Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutlery-knives.md) - [Precise Ergonomic Knife Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-1.md) - [Precision Damascus Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reo-damascus-steel-chef-knife.md)