# Beautiful Streamlined Blades The WMF Audi Kitchen Knife is Made Up of One Continuous Component By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-02-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wmf-audi-kitchen-knife References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/02/06/cuts-like-a-knife/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Kitchen-Knife-Personal-Concept/14095501) If you think about it, why aren't more [culinary slicers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-kitchen) designed like the WMF Audi Kitchen Knife is? This cooking implement does, of course, embody its own unique shape, but the concept of making a cutter from one single component could really be more common. Nevertheless, André Marsiglia presents a [food preparation utensil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-task-knife) that stands out from the rest, comprising [one piece of metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrousel-flatware) that smoothly transitions from blade into handle. The sharp part is broad and comes to a point, but it curves in abruptly at the back to form a narrower grip. From another angle, you may observe that this section is much thicker than the other. Despite the very different clasping and cutting functions of the Audi Kitchen Knife's two sides, it makes a very harmonious object on the whole. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Streamlined Kitchen Tools:** Designing kitchen utensils with one continuous component can provide a more functional and aesthetically pleasing experience for users. - **Simplifying Culinary Slicers:** Creating knives and slicers with a single piece of metal reduces complexity and improves efficiency in food preparation. - **Seamless Integration in Utensil Design:** Integrating blade and handle into a seamless design offers a more cohesive and ergonomic solution for kitchen tools. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** Kitchenware manufacturers can explore innovative designs that streamline the functionality and aesthetics of their products. - **Cutlery:** Cutlery industry can embrace the concept of one-piece construction to create knives and slicers that offer improved efficiency and ease of use. - **Product Design:** Product designers can find opportunities to integrate different components seamlessly, creating more user-friendly and visually appealing utensils. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Ergonomic Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-knife-collection.md) - [Aerospace-Inspired Titanium Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-knife.md) - [Ultra-Slick Minimalist Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-knife-block.md) - [Exclusive Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-chef-knife.md) - [Car-Inspired Sleek Sushi Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-nismo-precision-sushi-knife.md) - [Durable High-Performance Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-knives.md) - [Refined Meat Slicing Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precision-chef-kitchen.md) - [Artisan-Made Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-series1.md) - [Precise Artfully Intricate Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yin-mo-star-kui.md)