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Title: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 20 May 2015, 18:27:42
I need to buy forks yea?

I need this kind, but I don't know the name for it, where the "root" is swooped/tapered

Is there a name for the feature?

(http://speakspress.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/fork-425x160.jpg)
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 20 May 2015, 18:41:17
Why you need that kind? Need or want?

I would just google and look around, or why not take a trip to walmart and just buy some?
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: absyrd on Wed, 20 May 2015, 18:42:45
Quote from: Halverson on Wed, 20 May 2015, 18:41:17
Why you need that kind? Need or want?

I would just google and look around, or why not take a trip to walmart and just buy some?

Pretty much.

Just grab a steak and a salad at Walmart and test drive them forks.
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 20 May 2015, 18:53:23
Quote from: Halverson on Wed, 20 May 2015, 18:41:17
Why you need that kind? Need or want?

I would just google and look around, or why not take a trip to walmart and just buy some?

trip to wally world.. ?  Tp4 afraid of the outside world.. hahaha.. nawh I was just asking if maybe ya'll know the name for it so I can buy it online.

The purpose of those groves is so that you can easily clean -that-area,

Because if you go over the regular forks with the sponge, the sponge can not easily contact that small area..

I'm not a clean freak or anything..  but, since I am gonna get new forks, why not get the right ones.
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 20 May 2015, 18:56:04
I would recommend that you consider whether you use the fork more often as a "spear" or a "shovel"

Personally, I think that almost any fork works well enough as a spear, but the tines need to be relatively wide (horizontally) and thin (vertically) to function effectively as a shovel.

Thus, many forks are too "spear-like" for my personal preference.
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 20 May 2015, 18:56:35
tissue4pt thread is 4ptissuet thread
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 20 May 2015, 19:01:16
http://www.amazon.com/New-Star-58048-Slimline-Stainless/dp/B00H8U9NU8/ref=pd_sim_79_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0K0N2H49DC83VFQQ6CM5

That what you want?
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 20 May 2015, 19:10:14
Quote from: Halverson on Wed, 20 May 2015, 19:01:16
http://www.amazon.com/New-Star-58048-Slimline-Stainless/dp/B00H8U9NU8/ref=pd_sim_79_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0K0N2H49DC83VFQQ6CM5

That what you want?

Yes.. that's the type, thx for the link halvers..

I'm still questing to find what   -that's-  called..    there must be a diagram somewhere. hahahaha
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 20 May 2015, 19:13:28
Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 20 May 2015, 19:10:14
Quote from: Halverson on Wed, 20 May 2015, 19:01:16
http://www.amazon.com/New-Star-58048-Slimline-Stainless/dp/B00H8U9NU8/ref=pd_sim_79_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0K0N2H49DC83VFQQ6CM5

That what you want?

Yes.. that's the type, thx for the link halvers..

I'm still questing to find what   -that's-  called..    there must be a diagram somewhere. hahahaha

Yea I kept finding forks for dirtbikes and stuff trying to research. Instead I just looked for forks on amazon till I saw that. Perhaps somewhere there or on a wiki the answer lies.
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 20 May 2015, 19:18:49
Quote from: Halverson on Wed, 20 May 2015, 19:13:28
Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 20 May 2015, 19:10:14
Quote from: Halverson on Wed, 20 May 2015, 19:01:16
http://www.amazon.com/New-Star-58048-Slimline-Stainless/dp/B00H8U9NU8/ref=pd_sim_79_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0K0N2H49DC83VFQQ6CM5

That what you want?

Yes.. that's the type, thx for the link halvers..

I'm still questing to find what   -that's-  called..    there must be a diagram somewhere. hahahaha

Yea I kept finding forks for dirtbikes and stuff trying to research. Instead I just looked for forks on amazon till I saw that. Perhaps somewhere there or on a wiki the answer lies.

Hrmm..

I think if the Inner edge of the tines were also tapered.. It would also improve cleaning..

Hrrrmmm...


I don't know why this is so fascinating..   this simple tool,  yet I haven't really ever questioned its integrity..

Well, No more...    A Geekhacker must seek engineering excellence through all facets of life.....
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 20 May 2015, 19:24:59
We have Oneida Easton dinner forks and they have been excellent in every way.

After over 20 years of daily use they look practically new.
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 20 May 2015, 19:31:49
Quote from: fohat.digs on Wed, 20 May 2015, 19:24:59
We have Oneida Easton dinner forks and they have been excellent in every way.

After over 20 years of daily use they look practically new.


Most of us are born too late to have such nice forks @ reasonable prices...
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 20 May 2015, 19:41:18
Ok, just wondering..  Is the squarish prong design merely cheaper to manufacture or does it serve the purpose of increasing the area of expansion, thereby increasing the "grip" of the fork..

Hrrmm..
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 20 May 2015, 19:56:02
That handle type is far too thin >:(

I like a heavy handle with a little thickness. My parents got me a nice Allan Adler flatware set when I got my first place which have held up fantastically over the last 12 years, and I expect to get a further 20-30 out of them. They are definitely a 'buy it once' kinda deal as the quality and feel is totally apparently compared to ****ty plastic handled things you get at Wal Mart or whatever.

These are what I have - Allan Adler Round End. The only things I'd replace them with is maybe a really nice Towle set if they were gifted to me.
(http://www.allanadler.com/images/round-end-bg.jpg)
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 20 May 2015, 22:22:18
I think many of the expensive sets focus on the "decorative" aspect of the handle.. and not enough on the Physics of the attack-end..

(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_096_K.gif)
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: Oobly on Thu, 21 May 2015, 02:26:58
Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 20 May 2015, 22:22:18
I think many of the expensive sets focus on the "decorative" aspect of the handle.. and not enough on the Physics of the attack-end..

Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_096_K.gif)


Go Scandinavian. Aesthetic AND functional: http://www.hackman.fi/english/Products/Cutlery
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: beehatch on Thu, 21 May 2015, 02:30:40
Quote from: Oobly on Thu, 21 May 2015, 02:26:58
Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 20 May 2015, 22:22:18
I think many of the expensive sets focus on the "decorative" aspect of the handle.. and not enough on the Physics of the attack-end..

Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_096_K.gif)


Go Scandinavian. Aesthetic AND functional: http://www.hackman.fi/english/Products/Cutlery

Jesus. Those are the most minimalist cutlery sets I've ever seen. And I love it.
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: jacobolus on Thu, 21 May 2015, 04:30:38
Quote from: fohat.digs on Wed, 20 May 2015, 18:56:04
I would recommend that you consider whether you use the fork more often as a "spear" or a "shovel". Personally, I think that almost any fork works well enough as a spear, but the tines need to be relatively wide (horizontally) and thin (vertically) to function effectively as a shovel. Thus, many forks are too "spear-like" for my personal preference.
I can’t recommend using a fork as a replacement for either a spear or a shovel. As a javelin, the fork is not long enough or heavy enough to fly far or straight, and as a lance or pike, the fork has a very limited reach. In either case, your opponent is likely to have a more effective weapon, and you’ll probably die. As a shovel, a fork is quite small, and digging even a modest hole is going to take a very long time.
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: fohat.digs on Thu, 21 May 2015, 07:06:56
You will regret that attitude when someone attacks you with a raspberry (either red or black).
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: vivalarevolución on Thu, 21 May 2015, 07:18:35
Out of all of TP's threads, this is my favorite so far.
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: azhdar on Thu, 21 May 2015, 07:50:20
(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/pitchfork-agricultural-implements-four-thorns-vector-illustration-30446124.jpg)

I feel like modern pitchforks are not as great as old ones, having 4 straight spikes isn't efficient in regard of picking hay.

I'd say vintage pitchforks shaped like this : (http://james-mcwilliams.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/pitchfork.jpg) are more conveniant, and generally last longer due to better materials, I just like to mod mine in order to had an handle, and a grip in the mid-section.


There's also this shape, that I find useless, it's not efficient at all. If it didn't get me laid once in this BDSM bar, I would say it's my worst purchase ever.
(http://img.costumecraze.com/images/vendors/disguise/10307-10-Devil-Pitchfork-large.jpg)
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: fohat.digs on Thu, 21 May 2015, 07:57:54
"A pointed stick?"
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 21 May 2015, 08:15:44
Quote from: azhdar on Thu, 21 May 2015, 07:50:20
Show Image
(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/pitchfork-agricultural-implements-four-thorns-vector-illustration-30446124.jpg)


I feel like modern pitchforks are not as great as old ones, having 4 straight spikes isn't efficient in regard of picking hay.

I'd say vintage pitchforks shaped like this :
Show Image
(http://james-mcwilliams.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/pitchfork.jpg)
are more conveniant, and generally last longer due to better materials, I just like to mod mine in order to had an handle, and a grip in the mid-section.


There's also this shape, that I find useless, it's not efficient at all. If it didn't get me laid once in this BDSM bar, I would say it's my worst purchase ever.
Show Image
(http://img.costumecraze.com/images/vendors/disguise/10307-10-Devil-Pitchfork-large.jpg)



I'm quite sure you're mixing Farm forks, with Weaponized forks.
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 21 May 2015, 08:16:08
Quote from: fohat.digs on Thu, 21 May 2015, 07:57:54
"A pointed stick?"

Strikes Fear !!
Title: Re: Any experts on Forks ?
Post by: Oobly on Thu, 21 May 2015, 14:02:57
Quote from: azhdar on Thu, 21 May 2015, 07:50:20
Show Image
(http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/pitchfork-agricultural-implements-four-thorns-vector-illustration-30446124.jpg)


I feel like modern pitchforks are not as great as old ones, having 4 straight spikes isn't efficient in regard of picking hay.

I'd say vintage pitchforks shaped like this :
Show Image
(http://james-mcwilliams.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/pitchfork.jpg)
are more conveniant, and generally last longer due to better materials, I just like to mod mine in order to had an handle, and a grip in the mid-section.


There's also this shape, that I find useless, it's not efficient at all. If it didn't get me laid once in this BDSM bar, I would say it's my worst purchase ever.
Show Image
(http://img.costumecraze.com/images/vendors/disguise/10307-10-Devil-Pitchfork-large.jpg)


That's because the last one's not a FORK, it's a TRIDENT....

Quote from: beehatch on Thu, 21 May 2015, 02:30:40
Quote from: Oobly on Thu, 21 May 2015, 02:26:58
Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 20 May 2015, 22:22:18
I think many of the expensive sets focus on the "decorative" aspect of the handle.. and not enough on the Physics of the attack-end..

Show Image
(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/th_096_K.gif)


Go Scandinavian. Aesthetic AND functional: http://www.hackman.fi/english/Products/Cutlery

Jesus. Those are the most minimalist cutlery sets I've ever seen. And I love it.

Glad you like them. We have the Savonia ones at home, very happy with them.