Some people don't want to fuss with a knife at the table; they cut their meat and vegetables with the side of their fork instead. The Knork is a fork with specially curved sides that will cut straight through nearly any food. The sides aren't sharp, though; the Knork cuts well because of its curve and angle.
What do you think about this? Would you give up your knife and fork and replace with a Knork? More on the Knork and its picnic version below.
We saw how well the Knork cuts hard foods - even baby carrots, like the rep at the Housewares Show demonstrated for us.
We are old-fashioned and think that the good manners of knife and fork are preferable to this utility-utensil, but we do think it holds promise for picnic-ware. The rep gave us several disposable Knorks, and these work nearly as well. If you're serving crunchy vegetables and thick steaks at your next outdoor barbecue, these might be a good option. You can buy directly through their website.
• Box of 24 plastic Knorks, $5 at Knork's website
(Images: Knork, and Faith Hopler)
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I dont know about this. I mean it may be good for certain foods but for tough things, such as steak, I use the fork as an anchor as I cut.
view Shannon Bradly's profile
Terrible name, but the idea is good. It would be useful a lot of lighter meals and snacks, but not as a full replacement for a knife.
view Shawn's profile
I think this would be especially useful for my lunch box.
view Sofia E's profile
count me in the old-fashioned category too. :)
view angorian's profile
On a related note, I'm trying to locate a spork for my boyfriend for everyday use. He has one that's titanium, and it's too light for his liking.
Anyone have any ideas?
view bunny's profile
i think this is cool! i wouldn't throw my knives away, but i barely use them anyway (no steaks to cut through!). i could see myself using this quite often.
but what's funny is that their knork set comes with knives!! :)
view kdkaboom's profile
oh, bunny, try army/navy or camping stores.
view kdkaboom's profile
Seeing that these are disposable, I'm imagining they'd be great at a backyard party. Trying to cut something with a knife while balancing your plate is never easy. These would be so much better!
But yes, for everyday use, I'd much rather have a fork and knife.
view NinaC's profile
definitely perfect for things like deep-dish pizza, lasagna...... mmm, gotta go cook dinner.
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how come I can never answer the surveys even when I'm logged in? Does anyone else have this problem?
view Sassy in SF's profile
If it's sharp enough to cut carrots and vegetables ... um ... why would I then put it across my tender lips and tongue?
Hello, I see sliced lips and bloody napkins in the immediate future.
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We have a bunch of these and they're great for everyday use! They do not necessarily replace a knife, though I rarely use one. They aren't sharp at all. You cut through food with them the way you normally might with the side of the fork, but the shape makes the knork cut through. It's the curve of the tines and the joint of the handle and fork (that's large and contoured to allow you to apply pressure) that works. These are a nice weight in the hand, too.
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