# Sleek Wooden Blades These Maple Wood Knives were Designed by Federal Inc By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2014-01-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-knives References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/maple-wood-knives-by-the-federal-inc-01-31-2014/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheFDRL) Design firm The [Federal Inc](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-global) have created these charming maple wood knives. This intriguing blade design incorporates small strips of silver on the edges of these knives, allowing them to cut as well as any other blade while looking more sleek than the average kitchen knife. These surprisingly chic wooden knives are available in two styles, a butchers knife and a standard kitchen blade. These blades have the letters ‘FDRL’ carved into their handles, which of course is The Federal Inc logo. This intriguing knife design was created with one goal in mind, to improve the look of kitchen knives without making them any less efficient. That goal was definitely achieved with these modern maple wood knives. These light weight kitchen tools are guaranteed to make chopping vegetables more fashionable. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/maple-wood-knives-by-the-federal-inc-01-31-2014/class=FourteenG), [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheFDRLclass=FourteenG) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 60% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sleek Kitchen Knives:** Opportunity to design kitchen knives with a sleek and modern aesthetic while maintaining functionality. - **Wooden Utensils:** Opportunity to create a range of wooden utensils for the kitchen that are both stylish and practical. - **Incorporating Metals in Kitchenware:** Opportunity to experiment with incorporating metals into kitchenware designs for added visual appeal. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** Opportunity for kitchenware manufacturers to explore innovative designs using different materials. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to recommend and incorporate stylish kitchen utensils into the overall kitchen aesthetic. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor brands to offer a range of trendy and aesthetic kitchenware products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Volcanic Topography Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutlery-knives.md) - [Posh Pocket-Friendly Steak Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-steak-knife.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md) - [Sustainable Wood Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opinel-no08-black-palm-wood.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Damasteel Kitchen Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectors-edition-kitchen-knives.md) - [Comprehensive Contemporary Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-knife-set.md) - [Versatile Ergonomic Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-knife-collection.md) - [Eco-Friendly Oak-Made Kitchen Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-wood-utensils.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Chef Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiskars-all-steel-santoku-knife.md)