Mangia Flatware -- $ 16.00| Buy it here
Maybe it’s not picnic weather just yet, but that doesn’t mean we can’t prepare for it. This flatware is pretty clever in that the fork and spoon fit inside the handle of the knife, and then all 3 snap shut inside the cover. That means you have your own flatware for picnics, camping, or, if you’re particularly OCD, at restaurants.
Measures 7″ long x 1.5″ wide.
$16 per set
[posted by katie on February 24, 2010 at 3:31 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
5-Piece Place Setting by Zaha Hadid -- $ 250.00| Buy it here
I’ll admit that the soup spoon might look a little funky to some, but if it didn’t, I wager the set could be mistaken for any generic place setting you might find in your gay uncle’s attic. Hence the unexpected and etheral forms of this stainless steel place setting by Zaha Hadid (winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize – the equivalent of a Nobel Prize for architecture), brought to Earth in a mesmerizing mirror finish.
[posted by troy on February 3, 2010 at 7:00 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Otto Black Matte 5-Piece Place Setting -- $ 122.00| Buy it here
Black flatware… 1 cool point. Matte black flatware… 2 cool points. Stainless steel matte black flatware… cool point overload.
Produced in Europe
Manufacturer: TableArt
6-piece place setting available here.
Other black matte flatware and kitchen utensils available here.
[posted by troy on January 29, 2010 at 5:14 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Wood Chopsticks (Set of 24) -- $ 35.00| Buy it here
With all the dreary weather that fall and winter can sometimes bring, you might as well stockpile some brightness for your tabletop with these colorful chopsticks. Might make a good host/hostess gift as well.
Traditional Japanese chopsticks get a colorful make-over in this set of 24 Wood Chopsticks (1994). The round, lacquered wood utensils come in an assortment of 12 different hues, offering the freedom to mix or match colors, depending on your mood.
Materials: Wood; lacquer.
[posted by katie on November 9, 2009 at 6:13 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
Spork – The Perfect Outdoor Eating Utensil | View it here
The ubiquitous spork strikes again. It might be slightly uncouth, but it’s certainly handy to have in certain situations.
These eating tools have a spoon on one end, and feature a four-tine fork and knife — with a sawtooth blade — on the other. Super lightweight and extremely durable, they’re ideal for back packing, picnicking, lunchbox, briefcase or boat. Made of a heat-resistant (won’t melt in boiling water) polycarbonate material, they are machine washable and friendly to non-stick cooking surfaces.
Comes in Small and Medium for eating, and Large for cooking, stirring and serving.
Small: 6.5″ L x 1.5″ W, $5.95
Medium: 7.75″ L x 2″ W, $7.95
Large: 10″ L x 2″ W, $9.95
Buy it here.
[posted by katie on July 6, 2009 at 4:40 pm. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
Wooden Picnic Utensils -- $ 8.00| Buy it here
Plastic is soo blasé. (Not really, but these are pretty cool.)
Each available in a set of 10.
Set of 10: $8.00, Buy it here.
[via happy mundane]
[posted by katie on May 20, 2009 at 2:53 pm. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
Credit Card Cutlery -- $ 10.00| Buy it here
Never leave home without it…(‘it’ being cutlery that you can keep in your wallet).
In case of hunger don’t buy junk food, but good food. And be prepared to have your cutlery with you! Designed for, and available exclusively at, the Shop at the Cooper-Hewitt.
Designer: Ineke Hans, 2006
$10.00, Buy it here.
[posted by katie on April 10, 2009 at 4:19 pm. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
Moscardino Sporks -- $ 24.00| Buy it here
Sporks: one of man’s greatest inventions, especially at holiday parties.
Nicknamed ‘Sporks’, these spoon-and-forks are useful for hors d’oeuvres, picnics, or dining on-the-go. An example of the recent trend towards the inclusion of environmental responsibility as an important element of contemporary design, they are made of a 100% biodegradable corn-based plastic.
Hand-wash only. Set of twenty five.
Made in Italy
Size: 3.5″l
$24.00 ($21.60 Members), Buy it here.
[posted by katie on December 4, 2008 at 2:39 pm. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2008.]
TUKAANI | View it here
While this utensil is most certainly classified as a ‘luxury good’, I would be very curious to see/hear if it’s worth the price tag.
The sterling silver TUKAANI is a hand made eating device for Asian food consumers in the West.
It may be held as traditional chopsticks. But unlike the disposable wooden chopsticks, TUKAANI is hand washable and much easier to set on – and use at table.
The matt surface and taut movement allow steady grip in the hand. The curl at the end of the TUKAANI provides eased food picking and delivery to the mouth. The loop also allows easier hanging, storage and display.
The Toucan’s bill provided inspiration for this cutlery project
1 TUKAANI: € 293
1 100% linen serviette: € 16
1 holder: € 48.50
[posted by katie on September 10, 2008 at 10:41 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2008.]
Pott 33 Flatware (5 piece set) -- $ 280.00| Buy it here
Designed in 1975, this flatware set has some sensible attributes to be sure (if only it were a tad bit more sensible price wise too…).
Carl Pott dedicated his career to studying the ergonomics of eating and using what he learned to design innovative flatware…To create the five-tined fork, which was an innovation when it was introduced, Pott extended its width and made the shape slightly spooned. These changes made for easier scooping of sauces and vegetables, like peas. The knife has a micro-serrated edge for cutting, and each piece has a fine groove at the end of each handle. “I am far from granting flatware more importance than it deserves,” said Pott. “However, as a daily tool, assuming it is functional and aesthetically pleasing, it is one of the cornerstones of our culture. How can we reach the summit, when the foundation of that which is ours, our home and our tools, is not solid, full of clarity and beauty?” Pott 33 is made of 18/10 stainless steel and each piece is handcrafted by artisans at a company of remarkable pedigree…The five piece set includes a knife, tablespoon, teaspoon, dinner fork, and salad fork. Made in Germany.
H 9″ W 2.25″
$280.00,
Buy it here.
[posted by katie on August 28, 2008 at 12:05 pm. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2008.]
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