When I was in school as a child and the substitute teacher come in pushing a TV cart we knew it was going to be a pretty easy day. So let’s start this week with a interesting video from Hindicraft who produce handcrafted cutlery. This video shows the skill and how quickly they can make flatware. Watch for how fast the butter knife comes together.
Summertime and backpacks and picnics and hikes and quick meals. We were tramping around Napa last year and found for our impromptu picnics that we needed something other than our hands or plastic cutlery. I’m calling it Backpack Cutlery.
I picked this up after the fact and so far this summer it’s proving to be pretty handy. Ozark Trail’s Hobo Tool – 7-in-1 utensil set isn’t a high priced item and if you lose it you won’t pull your hair out over it.
It separates into two handles that include a fork, bottle opener and corkscrew (important for Napa!) on one side and a spoon and knife on the other. It’s made of stainless steel and the knife will need some sharpening to get an edge on it. It’s has a ring on it to clip onto your backpack so you don’t lose it. But I’d buy two either way as someone will borrow it “permanently” I’m certain.
Ozark Trail Hobo Tool – 7-in-1
Picnics and barbeques, that’s all I can seem to think of this time of year. And it’s a thought on a monday morning to get me through the week, how many days till the next outdoor culinary adventure?
I found this nifty set of disposable cutlery while looking for the metal version. I call this wood cut cutlery. Michael Aram Madhouse brings us this set of twig flatware that I never seen in plastic before (acrylic to be exact). It is a 12 piece set with 3 pieces per person bringing a total of 4 forks, 4 knives, and 4 spoons. Remember, it’s disposable and not dishwasher safe. Perfect to impress at the more “posh” outdoor event you could host.
Michael Aram Madhouse Flatware Acrylic Twig – Black (12-Piece Set)
Waterford is an Irish company that dates back to 1783. They are known more for their crystal than cutlery but produce some nice flatware.
This Waterford Northbridge 45-piece Set is made of dishwasher safe 18/10 Stainless Steel (the knives are 18/0). It is a full service for 8 that includes knife, regular and dessert spoon, and regular and salad fork. Included as well is a 5 piece serving set.
I like the lace edge design and the fact they admitted they changed up the steel for the knives.
Waterford Northbridge 18/10 Stainless Steel 45-piece Set, Service for 8
