Convert a Spoon Into a Spork & Knife
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Convert a Spoon Into a Spork & Knife
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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.
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
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![01C - Division.jpg](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/FR4/AHGY/H7URGM8B/FR4AHGYH7URGM8B.jpg&filename=01C - Division.jpg)
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In this step, you will need to use a fine tip sharpie, masking tape, and a measurement instrument to create the prong outline.
- Mark a line for where to begin the prongs.
- Mark another line for where to end the prongs.
- Divide the prong/pointy line into three equally spaced segments.
- Divide the terminal line into four equally spaced segments.
- Draw in the prongs using masking tape as a guide.
- Fill in the negative with color.
Cut Prongs
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In this step, cut and finish the prongs:
- Using an abrasive cutting wheel, cut the prongs per the outline.
- Hold the spoon in a vice/clamp to sand the rough edges with a small sheet of sand paper.
Sharpen Handle
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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.
- Sharpen with a sanding stone.
- Use fine sandpaper to give a nicer edge.
- Sharpened Handle
- Blunt Handle
- Butter Knife
- Regular Sharpened Knife
More Performance
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![04C - Fork.jpg](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/FZZ/70Q5/H7UQMXJD/FZZ70Q5H7UQMXJD.jpg&filename=04C - Fork.jpg)
![04D - Spoon.jpg](/proxy/?url=https://content.instructables.com/F3J/MLGL/H7UQJFDJ/F3JMLGLH7UQJFDJ.jpg&filename=04D - Spoon.jpg)
Here are some more pictures being used on an apple: