Convert a Spoon Into a Spork & Knife

by vreinkymov in Living > Kitchen

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Convert a Spoon Into a Spork & Knife

04A - Complete.jpg
This instructable will show you how to convert a cheap stainless steel spoon into a spork & knife. From top to bottom, it has fork prongs, a spoon bowel, and finally the handle has been sharpened to act as a knife.

The motivation? This instrument and a large soup bowl are practically the two most useful utensils that I use at work since my employer offers free cereal and fruit.

Create the Outline

01A - Mask Mark1.jpg
01B - Mask Mark2.jpg
01C - Division.jpg
01D - Color Negative.jpg
01E - Done Color.jpg
In this step, you will need to use a fine tip sharpie, masking tape, and a measurement instrument to create the prong outline.
  1. Mark a line for where to begin the prongs.
  2. Mark another line for where to end the prongs.
  3. Divide the prong/pointy line into three equally spaced segments.
  4. Divide the terminal line into four equally spaced segments.
  5. Draw in the prongs using masking tape as a guide.
  6. Fill in the negative with color.
You may be tempted to create a different number of prongs. I tried it and it looked REALLY ugly so your mileage may vary.

Cut Prongs

02A - Cutoff Wheel.jpg
02B - Done Cutting.jpg
02C - Sand.jpg
In this step, cut and finish the prongs:
  1. Using an abrasive cutting wheel, cut the prongs per the outline.
  2. Hold the spoon in a vice/clamp to sand the rough edges with a small sheet of sand paper.

Sharpen Handle

03A - Sharpen.jpg
03B - Blade.jpg
03C - Bread.jpg
This step is optional and somewhat risky. It's easy to cut yourself with a sharp handle. In normal use, I haven't done it, but while cleaning I have.
  1. Sharpen with a sanding stone.
  2. Use fine sandpaper to give a nicer edge.
Also pictured is some bolillo bread (individual french bread?) cut with the following (from left to right):
  1. Sharpened Handle
  2. Blunt Handle
  3. Butter Knife
  4. Regular Sharpened Knife

More Performance

04B - Core.jpg
04C - Fork.jpg
04D - Spoon.jpg
Here are some more pictures being used on an apple: