TOAKS Titanium Folding Spork

The Toaks titanium folding spork is fantastic. I weighed it and mine came out to 17.3 grams, that is super lightweight, but don't let that weight scare you because it's made of titanium it is very strong.There have been a few bad reviews, but the reviewers simply do not know how to use it, the problem they were having is that spork fold up while using it. But if you look closely at the spork there is a band on the handle that has the word titanium written on it, that band moves up and down the handle, slide the band to the top of the handle the handle will move freely, then open the handle all the way then slide the band down to where the handle goes into the spork and push it till it's firmly in place, once that happens that handle will not fold up. But, don't forget to slide the band back away from the spork so it can fold easily or you will have a huge hassle folding it.This spork is perfect for backpacking, it's small and lightweight.

What I love about this spork is that it actually functions as a real spoon & fork. The design allows room for liquid products to sit nicely via the "dip" of the spoon. Some sporks I have used before were so flat or straight that it cannot pick up or hold any liquids. In addition the fork feature actually is sharp enough that it also holds noodles in tact instead of sliding off. Not to mention how easily it folds and keeps its form when tightened for use. A lightweight product that does what it should do. Everyone should have one whether they're a backpacker or not.A great alternative to single-use items and avoiding plastic.

Nice compact utensil! Due to it's folding it fits well with my small lunch kit (400ml & 500ml cups/pots) and comes in handy in the EDC bag for takeout or when the fast food place runs out of plastic spoons. In the field for heating up a lunch on a day hike or walk in the park it works fine. Exercise caution however: Make sure the slider is as far down as you can get it. The dimples holding the handle extension are very small and without jamming the slider down as far as it will go the spoon will unfold during use. This would have been 5 stars but for that. A better design would have been to have the extension fold the other direction to avoid utensil collapse.

PROS:-Perfect size, both open, and especially when folded-Comes with a great storage bag-Durable material-Smart design with locking bar so it doesn't fold when you don't want it to.CONS:-Fork tongs are a bit short for my preference. Wish they were longer, but they still work fine.-If you apply too much pressure and didn't slide that locking bar down enough, it might just fold on you in the middle of a bite (Has only happened to me once. It was kind of funny!)I don't eat out a lot, but when I do, I'm pack'n my TOAKS Titanium Folding Spork! It's pocket sized, comes in a cool and useful bag so it doesn't get dirty from those BPA contaminated store receipts in your pocket.OK, so maybe I go to Chipotle Mexican Grill a bit more than the average person. I figure, if every time I go there, I bring my own spork, and don't waste another toxic plastic fork, that's one less piece of trash in a landfill. Over the course of a few years, this will reduce the number of plastic forks in landfills by the thousands. BOOM! Next step, bring my own reusable GLASS containers and stop using their toxic, plastic-lined bowls, and lethal Aluminum foil/lids (Alzheimer's anyone?).

I bring this spork to work everyday with my lunch, and it works whether I'm eating soup or salad. It's also so compact that I wash it and leave it in my lunch bag, so it's always there when I need it. Of course it's not as sturdy as a standard spoon or fork, but the portability and convenience definitely makes up for that. When I make purchases, I do my research and make sure that I'm not wasting my money. After looking at all the options, I believe this spork optimizes price and quality. I have only had it for a few months, but I use it every day and can safely assume that it will last a very long time. If and when it breaks or I lose it I will happily purchase this exact product again.

Used this on the JMT. Overall it worked fine but I do have 3 gripes if you're rehydrating food out of bags:1. When stirring food in a bag, the spoon handle would sometimes unlock and fold up. This would happen even if I slid the locking bar very tight. In general it worked fine for your basic oatmeals and eating though.2. I really like how small it is, but a long spoon is really what you need if you're rehydrating food in a bag. Otherwise you just get your hand dirty while stirring and serving out of the bag.3. This is minor, but food bits do get caught up in the joints and take extra washing (or licking).

I originally purchased this spork because I bring my own packed lunches to work and was generally displeased with the sharp, plastic cutlery offered at my workplace. Also, as I was looking for ways to reduce needless plastic consumption carrying along this little spork seemed like a good idea vs bringing my heavier cutlery from home.So far I'm definitely pleased! I can see this item having great applicability for camping, backpacking, cycling or anywhere where weight or space-saving is a concern. It's so small and light when folded that I leave it in my bag all the time which is really a convenient because then I don't forget it at home. Functionally, it works for 99% of the foods I eat or take with me for lunch (from soups to curries, pastas, vegetables, salads, pretty much anything where you could envision needing either a fork or spoon). Happy customer!