Stainless Steel Barbecue Fork by OXO Good Grips

It’s that time of year when all food should be slowly roasted in the open air. Whether you are using charcoal or propane or an open fire you need a good barbecue fork.

My experience with backyard cutlery has usually not been good. I’ve been gifted sets of bbq utensils and none are quite up to snuff. So I’ve taken to buying one quality item at a time.

OXO Good Grips line of products have done me well in the past so I’m looking at their stainless steel barbecue fork. It has a soft rubber handle and sturdy construction. It’s 19 inches long and weighs a light 7 oz with a slight curve giving it extra lifting strength. Dishwasher and of course barbecue safe.

OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Barbecue Fork

Westiental Cutlery – Knifes, Fork and Chopsticks mixed together

While researching the “hybrid chopsticks” for our last post I came across this student’s concept work. This “Westiental” (a mix of West and Oriental) cutlery has a great look but I’m not too sure about the functionality.

A quote from Kingston University graduate Wen Jing Lai: “”I first created a fork with the traditional metal handle, but replaced the teeth with bamboo – a material that is often used to produce chopsticks, this led to a series of cutlery that has been merged in terms of material, form and function in order to express this phenomenon.”

Interesting work, not in production or for sale. But interesting and inspiring none the less.

Check out the article and more photos @ Dezeen.com

Fred Party People Chopsticks Utensils

Chopstick utensils? Chopstick cutlery? Chopstick flatware? I’m not sure what it should be called but it’s a chopstick hybrid of sorts that is for sure.

I like the fact that these chopsticks work well for children and chopstick beginners. This set comes in a colorful set of six with a foam base that could be used for storage (but I wouldn’t recommend it, not food safe).

Being plastic they don’t have the same grip as wood chopsticks so that is a bit of a problem. But here is where they really shine: cooking! They are amazing cooking tongs for flipping and stirring in Teflon pots and pans. That reason alone makes them worth the purchase!

Fred Party People Chopsticks/Utensils, Set of 6

Waterford Northbridge Flatware

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