# Knife-Integrated Cutting Boards This Walnut Cutting Board Comes Equipped with a Slicing Tool By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-09-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walnut-cutting-board References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1354250667/speciale-built-in-damascus-knife?ref=category) This walnut cutting board is called 'Speciale' and comes attached with a [Damascus knife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/damascus) in order to make the process of cooking more convenient. The board comes in a medium size and is triangular in shape, with its attached knife resting near the middle of the object. The knife is 17 inches and while it can be used as part of a cheese platter, its most useful function is in food preparation. The knife is able to provide enough strength to [cut large and difficult food items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicurean-bbq-board) such as melons, while also providing the stability that using only hands can sometimes prevent. This walnut cutting board is able to make the process of cooking safer and quicker. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Knife-integrated Cutting Boards:** Innovation in cooking preparation by providing a more efficient tool for food preparation. - **Convenient Food Preparation Tools:** Efficient food preparation tools which promotes minimal wastage and easier handling of food. - **Enhanced Kitchen Tools and Equipment:** Improved kitchen tools and equipment with built-in features for efficient food prep and risk minimization. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Equipment Manufacturing:** Opportunity for manufacturers to improve kitchen tools and equipment and incorporate innovative features for better product functionality. - **Home Goods and Appliance Retail:** Innovative cutting board and kitchen knife combination can be marketed to home goods and appliance retail shops as a product for a safer and more efficient kitchen experience. - **Food Service Industry:** Opportunity for food service industries to integrate innovative products into their operations for more efficient food preparation and enhanced customer experience ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheese-Shaped Charcuterie Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cheese-block-with-knife.md) - [Minimalist Preparation Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudra-cutting-board.md) - [High-Performance Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steelport-steelcore.md) - [Intricate Wooden Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-serving-board.md) - [Intelligent Preparation Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4t7-smart-chopping-board.md) - [Display-Equipped Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blok-smart-cutting-board.md) - [Multifunctional Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convertible-serving-board-trio.md) - [Expandable Construction Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexiboard.md) - [Metallic Japanese Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-cutting-board.md)