This extra long utensil is the perfect tool for camp cooking but not without a minor sacrifices in comfort The Snow Peak Titanium Spork is a really popular option for thru-hikers who rate the wide spoon and narrow handle for its durability. It is made in Japan from premium titanium and expert craftsmanship to ensure that it never corrodes, leeches chemicals, or leaves a flavor residue.

Sporks are great for soups and other runny foods that need the bowl of a spoon. I use my titanium spork for soup all the time, and it is great for cooling it down when it’s too hot. The SuperSafe™ Spork is simple, safer and easy to use. When your duty of care calls for a safer and sensible alternative to the potential dangers of metal, hard plastic or disposable cutlery, SuperSafe™ is the proven first choice for safety, reliability and economy. Available as: 1) SPORK - Combined Spoon/Fork 2) 'Knife' only (Now available) 3) 'Knife' and Spork Set

Spoon or fork? It's both! Hurray, the spork is here! What you may sound at first like alien invader with dubious intentions is actually a wonderfully practical helper for outdoor meals! The word "spork" is a combination of the words "spoon" and "fork". This practical multi-tool cutlery is not just a play on words, it is quite literally on everyone's lips and should not be missing in any set of camping cutlery that wants to be taken seriously. If your leave for a tour without your spoon-fork, you have definitely forgotten something! And let's be honest, even the most boring canned ravioli becomes a feast when eaten with a cool spork! So what can a spoon-fork do? Material: Wood, titanium, aluminum, nylon, or plastic? Metal sporks will be the most durable, as plastic can break. Wooden and bamboo sporks tend to break down with use, but they are usually biodegradable.

With a spork, you get a fork that can’t grab onto much, and a spoon that can’t hold much. I just carry a real fork and a real spoon (both of sturdy polycarbonate), and do some extra leg squats to be able to haul the extra ounce. Overall this is an excellent long-handled titanium spork that will reach the bottom of any meal bag and allows you to keep a safe distance when cooking over a campfire. The two different types of spork are the single head and the dual head. Single-head sporks have a handle at one end and a spoon/fork/knife at the other. Double-headed sporks most commonly have a full spoon at one end and a fork/knife at the other. Titanium is incredibly lightweight and completely *biocompatible, so it doesn’t corrode or leech taste/chemicals, is as strong as steel but 45% lighter, and super resistant to extreme heat and cold. Titanium naturally resists bacteria and mold and, unlike stainless steel, won’t ever rust. For all these reasons, titanium is the best material for sporks and cooking utensils in general. How Do You Clean a Titanium Spork?The Snow Peak Titanium Spork has the desired versatility of a spork but handles like your typical utensil, providing top-notch comfort alongside quality construction. The design of this model makes it easy to forget you are using an oddly shaped piece of silverware, allowing you to enjoy your meal, whether on the trail or during a workday lunch. The bowl and tines have an ergonomic feel and perform well as a multi-utensil. Whether scooping, stirring, spreading, cutting, or stabbing, this spork is easy to clean, extremely durable, and holds up to regular use, as titanium resists scratches.

The sporf is an unsolvable design problem. Think about it: It’s a tool with three jobs—it's a fork, a spoon and a knife—but isn't equipped to do any of them well. The utensil was pretty much born to fail. As if that isn't enough, it's also got a horrible name, so we will refer to it as a spork, which is a great name. You can't design a perfect sporf, er, spork, because there will always be compromises. But it is possible to design a better spork. A more usable spork. A less ugly spork. Map Project has done exactly that. The London studio recently unveiled the Tritensil, which is a fancy name for a spork with a knife on it. But it’s the prettiest damn spork in existence, and a testament to what creative design thinking can do.Overall you can’t ask for much more out of a titanium spork, and surprisingly it is one of the best value options too. The Light My Fire Titanium Camping Spork is another 3-in-1 combination that features a full spoon at one end and a knife/fork at the other. This is the titanium version of the ever-popular plastic originals by Light My Fire, so we know the design is tried and tested.

In situations where a conventional metal, hard plastic or disposable knife might pose a risk, the SuperSafe™ Knife is the safer and economical alternative to those under supervision or careFolding: If you want to have a cook kit that folds completely into a mug or cook pot, getting a folding spork is the way to go. Metal folding sporks tend to be more durable than plastic ones. Don’t try to use them as tent stakes though. They’re not stiff or strong enough. Multi-purpose: There’s something to be said for having a multi-purpose spork that can open beer bottles or cans, even if they do weigh more than other options. It all depends on your most frequent needs and priorities. Sporks are a really affordable piece of camping gear (Image credit: dancestrokes) Are there any disadvantages to using a spork?