Titanium Spork Camping Spoon Fork Knife Combo Reusable Travel & Camping Utensils Durable Non-Toxic BPA Free Outdoor Backpacking Hiking Picnic Utensil - 1 Metal Spork

i have like 6 of these, so i thought it was time to update my review... (original below) this is no typical "spork"! for over a hundred years now there have been sporks, in the traditional sense a spork is simply a spoon with small tines at the end of the bowl... i first encountered sporks in the plastic cutlery provided with to go meals by kentucky fried chicken restaurants back in the 70's... i never really thought this original design spork was practical since the tines weren't really great at forking anything, & they also rendered the spoon part not so effective at spooning things... a design with limited functionality, which to me is too much of a compromise... especially frustrating if trying to scrape out the last bits of your meal from a bowl... however, the light my fire design PERFECTS the concept of spork by separating the spoon & fork at opposite ends of the utensil, as such you have a completely functional actual smooth edged spoon on one end, & on the other an almost completely functional fork, i say almost since the fork end isn't quite as useful as a typical long tined fork, but it is so much more functional as a fork than the traditional spork design... also, with the addition of a serrated "cutting" edge on one side of the fork, it really does a better job of cutting bites off whatever than an actual long tined fork.... so, as i said, this is so much more than a spork! i guess this can still be called a spork since it does combine the spoon & fork into one utensil, but duh, put them at opposite ends to make them function as intended! perhaps it should be called spork plus, or real spork? either way, this is the PERFECT spork & serves my family very well, both at home & on the trail, i carry one or two in all my bags & mess kits... my only complaint would be it's length, sometimes it is nice to have a longer utensil for stirring big pots of boiling whatever, or of course for those that eat dehydrated meals out of a bag, & while this light my fire spork does strike a nice balance between being compact yet a practical functional size, it is definitely a bit short for some things as other reviews have mentioned, so i have added a long handled titanium spoon to my kit for such purposes... regardless tho, everyone needs the light my fire titanium spork in their kit, i like to give them as gifts! i've been using mine regularly for a couple years now & they are like new! the most functional of any spork design ever, & very packable... never leave home without it! original review: 11/14/13 the best & only spork you will ever need! i am not a fan of plastic, no way, no how, so when i saw this classic spork in titanium i got a little excited... have used it now multiple times backpacking, camping, & picnicking & i love it! easy to clean, super tough, extremely lightweight, & very versatile... fits well in the side pocket of my condor water bottle pouch & has become a permanent part of my cook kit... my son loved it so much i had to get him one of his own so we could both chow down in style around the campfire... will probably get a couple more next season for backups should either get lost, highly recommended! wish there was a titanium version of their larger serving spork too, maybe someday?

Very impressed with this little item. I work over a half hour away from my house in a building where silverware is always at a premium. Figured this small investment might save me the time and hassle of having to play hide and seek when i was ready for my meals. Item is sturdy and very lightweight. Holds up well to any and all sauces and foods ive needed it for. Its titanium so it'll take a licking (no pun intended) and keep on ticking, but i was able to use an engraver and carve my knickname in the handle in case it gets lost or if i forget to put it back in my bag after use. I also like that its not like a traditional spork in that the fork and the spoon AREN'T on the same end so your actually getting a full spoonful of soup/oatmeal/etc. The one thing i DIDN'T like about it was the seration on the side of the fork. I get that its an all purpose tool so you would expect it to have the ability to cut minor items (and i do mean minor), however I found that the serated edge is A.) too small to cut anything worthwhile and B.) more of a hindrance then anything if your putting the fork completely in your mouth. Earlier this evening I tried cutting a chicken tender and found it just smashed thru it rather then actually slicing. I've also found that rather then put the entire fork in my mouth, i just use my teeth to pull the item off as the serations have actually scratched the side of my mouth and made it a bit uncomfortable. Not a big deal i know but im surprised they don't offer a version without the serations. Other than that, I do enjoy this and think it was a great investment. I don't think the negative aspect i mentioned above is enough to deduct a full star and i'm really considering purchasing one or two more to have in case i ever lose this one. If youre one of those people always looking for silverware at work this is def a great item to buy and keep around in your bag or at your desk.

I have been using my spork now for two months constantly as I backpack. I am currently in Cambodia, and the spork is a delight. First off, it is light, yet far stronger than any plastic fork or spoon you can find. I use mine for making coffee, having cereal, noodles, rice with meat, bacon, eggs, and just about anything else. The spoon is for me perfect for eating cereal or yogurt. And the fork end does not bother at all when using the spoon. Turning the spork around, and using the fork end, the spoon handle does take a little getting used to, but soon it rests easily in your hand. Although the spork is titanium it is still very thin, to save weight, and should be treated as a plastic utensil. However, in saying that, although I have red that other readers broke theirs, I have to admit that you must really manhandle the spork in order to do so. The points of the fork is not as sharp as a normal forks ends, which may make it a bit harder to stick in your steak if you cook it to the point that it is as hard as wood. Then it may be possible to break the spork. However I had no problems with steak, sossage, beef stew, bacon, toast or chicken. One may wish the fork points to be sharper, but for me it is perfect for I just through the tool in my backpack and do not worry about it punching holes through my bag. Since most places in Asia serve rice, with many only giving chopsticks and maybe a spoon to use, I find having my fork with me a blessing. There is a serrated edge on the side of the fork end, however in most part it is useless unless you are desperate. I tried to butter my toast, and although plausible, using a knife, even a small sharp point double edge knife is easier than doing it with the serrated edge of the spork. Cutting meat is also plausible, but then I would only do it if I had no knife. I have red other customers cutting the side of their mouth with the serrated edge, however I did not even know it was a problem until a red the review. So I deliberately tried to cut myself, and have to say that you have to either rip the spork out of your mouth, or apply considerable pressure to the side of your mouth to cut yourself with it. Both not what I would consider normal eating styles. And after two months of use, without giving the serrated edge a moments thought, I have yet to cut myself. I have average hands and for me the size is perfect, although I could see that people with hulk hands my want a bigger utensil. But then weight may not be that big an issue for them, so get a real fork. All in all, after two months of backpacking, and everyday use with different foods, I highly recommend this product if you need to save on weight, and do not want to use plastic utensils. If you are only going to take one fork, take this one. Lightweight, durable, and a good compromise between functionality and compactness.

This is the second one I have, and I am very pleased. No, my purchase is not Amazon verified (Hey, wait! They totally listed it as verified. Cool beans. I feel so special), as I purchased this from my local gear shop, as I encourage all of you to do. Support your local shop. You can get everything for less online, but spend a few extra bucks to keep a family in business, and pick a guy's brain about the best gear for you. Common complaints: The fork tines are too wide - This is a fair point to make, however, make them too thin, and your cant chuck this tool in your pack and not worry about one getting bent out of shape. I believe it was a durability concern, and trust me, the fork works exceedingly well. Compare this to any spoon-fork combo that has tines on the end of the spoon, and you will never complain again. The not-so-functional "knife" bit - The one thing I mention to friends when recommending this is this particular design overreach. It is not a flaw, just something not many people see a use for. In a backpacking situation, you always have an actual knife. But it causes no harm. I have never hurt myself eating with it, and you would really have to rake that sucker across the corner of your mouth hard to do marginal damage. This isn't really worthy of debate in my mind. Doesn't take away from it at all. The texture in the middle - Sure, its not pleasant to the touch, but its not bad, and if you had something on the spork to make it slick, I am glad I have the extra traction. And now, ladies and gents, the best parts. Titanium - Oh yeah, this things is strong, light, and deals with heat well. I mix up my piping hot noodles with this all the time, and if I were to do that with a steel utensil, the metal would be very hot in my mouth, and could even burn me. Not with this. The titanium heats and cools very fast, so when I take it out of the hot food, it is immediately cooling to a comfortable temperature. Not something you think of, but something you notice. Form - Feels wonderful in the hand, is a decent sized spoon (pretty deep, too. Can fit a lot of peanut butter in it. Or soup. Or ice cream. Whatever you're into. Mayo?), and the one obvious thing is that Light My Fire didn't try and put tines on a spoon. I really don't know how to put this... BUY IT. If you are someone that gets food at the office a lot, buy it. Save the planet and don't use plastic utensils. Keep it in your bag. I have this with me everywhere on campus (I am a student) and use it all the time. Backpacker/climber/biker/anyone worried about eating and ounces, buy it. Best spoon-fork combo on the market. Oh. An lastly, I have yet to meet a person that does not think my titanium spork is incredibly awesome. You get cool kid (or grown up) points from pretty much anyone.

This product meets my needs exactly. I carry a rather large backpack pretty much anywhere I go. I wanted a single utensil to be useful for nearly any purpose. This is that utensil. The titanium is nice and strong yet flexible. I chose this material for that very reason. In a portable utensil such as this, I want light weight, flexibility, and longevity. Aluminum is a contender but it fatigues worse than titanium when bent such as might happen tossing a bag around nearly every day in a year, which is a distinct possibility in a bag that is carried daily. I also ordered the Sea To Summit Alpha Light Utensils and they are also an excellent quality item which serves a different purpose equally well (this item is going in my survival kit, it potentially has more uses than the spork). I'm not a climber/packer(unless you count urban packer), yet I do maintain a certain mentality to that effect with certain items I pack such as these. Either would do you well, I merely prefer the single unit spork for everyday usage. I suppose my recommendation would be to get both(types) and find what fits you the best. You can't really go wrong with either. Remember one thing: Nearly any tool has more uses than that for which it was intended. Its up to you to put together a kit that meets all the needs you MIGHT have and all the needs you WILL have with the least amount of gear. Its always good to plan contingencies as well. I prefer two of anything I can deal with having two of, with preferably two different types. Whatever, philosophy aside, you can't hate this item.

Light My Fire has produced arguably the best spork, fork-spoon combination, ever made; unfortunately, they were not satisfied with this and insisted on trying to make it a knife as well. This was a bad idea for three reasons. First, the smooth side of a fork is good enough for "soft" cutting. Second, the serrations are neither long enough nor sharp enough to be much good as a knife, but they are sharp enough to damage the mouth if the wielder is careless. Third, for any serious cutting you'd need a separate knife and fork anyway. All in all it would be a much better product without the poor attempt at a knife. (Might serve as a fish scaler though.) However, other than this minor design flaw, it is a wonder: a genuinely useful spoon paired with a more than adequate fork in an ergonomic design, made of virtually indestructible titanium. Of course making the other utensil the handle of the one you are using will present difficulties if you need to switch back and forth without being able to clean it first. The only other nit worth picking is that the sunken lettering of the logo on the top of the handle is an annoying dirt catcher, a defining case of "too much information". Still, for the purpose of substituting a single utensil for two, either in the great outdoors or the cubicle jungle, it cannot be beat! Note: These items are also available in Teflon-friendly, heat resistant, BPA-free copolyester, individually: Light My Fire Spork , with a tiny carrying case to keep it clean: Light My Fire SporkCase with 1 Spork , and in 4-packs: Light My Fire Spork 4-Pack , and there is a slightly larger model for the "large handed" (or the "large stomached"): Light My Fire Spork XM and an even larger Serving Spork: Light My Fire Serving Spork for the main dish (or for real NFL players sporking Campbell's Chunky Fully Loaded out of the Black Cans). There is now even an infant and toddler version that is thicker, rounder, with the serrations removed for safety: Light My Fire 3-Pack Spork Little and a Light My Fire Spork Lefty (Pack of 2) for southpaws. Note: When Sea To Summit designed their own spork: Sea To Summit Delta Spork With Knife , they went the opposite way, putting a MUCH better knife on one end and a combined spoon and fork on the other end, which has the major disadvantage IMHO of rendering the spoon fairly useless for soup. However, unlike Light My Fire, which has refused to back off a bad design feature except in their infant and toddler spork, Sea To Summit also offers a Sea To Summit Delta Spoon With Knife , which preserves the excellent knife and gives you a large and complete spoon on the other end. A Light My Fire Spork and a Sea To Summit Spife make the perfect pair of utensils; either in the great outdoors or the cubicle jungle, they cannot be beat,... at least until we talk Light My Fire into offering serrations free versions of their larger models.

Are you a hiker? This was perfect for my son’s trip. Super light, sturdy and a permanent staple to my son‘s camping adventures. I could see him having this as an adult and showing his children, cause this thing is well made.

These are very sturdy units that do have some flexibility, yet remain strong after extended use. I've had one in the normal utensil drawer that has been used over 8 years and it is still able to cut grilled chicken and meats as well as the fork prongs staying rigid after numerous dishwasher cycles. These are incredibly useful to have for camping since it is an all-in-one utensil rather than three, plus not chance of flaking plastics. While they are a bit on the expensive side, the durability is worth it.