Category: Everyday Carry Cutlery

GAO denies funding for disposable flatware – No cutlery for you!

plasticwareThis must be big new as I’ve got three different articles about it sent to me in the last two days. I’ve listed the articles below but in brief the highlights are:

  • The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report that categorized disposable silverware, cups and plates as “personal items” that should no longer be bought by federal agencies for their employees unless they have “specific statutory authority to do so”.
  • In 2009 the Department of Commerce had allowed the weather offices to supply hand sanitizer, paper goods and plasticware in response to the H1N1 flu outbreak. In 2013, Commerce determined that those offices could no longer provide “disposable plates, cups, and cutlery.”
  • Now you have to bring your own disposable flatware; “It is axiomatic that pubic funds are generally not available for the cost of personal items for the public’s employees,” GAO wrote.

So, is this a good thing? Are we getting rid of disposable cutlery which is bad for the environment? Should we start using Everyday Carry Cutlery?

Washington Times Article

Washington Post Article

Federal Times Article

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The Kuma Reusable Spork

kuma sporkWe are not the biggest fan of Kickstarter projects as so many tend to fail due to the large mass of them launching everyday. But this spork from Kuma, even if doesn’t go to production, could be created by almost anyone with a old spoon and a file.

The Kuma Reusable Spork falls under our category of Everyday Carry Cutlery and keeps it super minimal. The spoon fork hybrid has a real primitive feel to it. Choose either hardcoated anodized aluminum or stainless steel for your Kuma. I would have preferred some sort of hardened plastic or Melmac to avoid heat transfer to your fingers. Either way, check out what Kuma has to offer:

Kuma Resusable Spork Kickstarter

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Spork & Knife Swivel Set

spork knife swivel setWe are really big fans of Everyday Carry Cutlery products here at the Cutlery Review. This product caught our eye more than 6 months ago, but it was not in full production so the price and availability were undesirable.

But now it’s easy to buy and for a great price. The Spork & Knife Swivel Set is designed by Wei Young. Made from Tritan which is a dishwasher safe and BPA free plastic. It is a folding set of cutlery that includes a spork (actually a spoon on one end and fork on the other) & knife on metal carabiner.

A great stocking stuffer for the student or office worker who regularly finds themselves without cutlery when they really need it.

Spork & Knife Swivel Set – Assorted Colors

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Everyday Carry Cutlery – G Series 52 Gram Cutlery Set by Baladéo

Baladéo g series cutleryWe really like Everyday Carry Cutlery around here and this set by Baladéo is very sleek looking.

It comes in a mesh carrying case with an aluminum carabiner. With a quick attach system and liner lock it totals a paltry 52 grams.

Made of stainless steel with a 2.95 inch (7.5 cm) blade it includes a fork, spoon, can opener and bottle opener.

It snaps together and folds up into a small little package. This would be perfect for camping, picnics and hiking. And would be handy in the lunch room as well.

 Baladéo 52 Gram Cutlery Set Knives & tools

 

 

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