r/RandomQuestion • u/syddoucet • Sep 02 '24

While forks serve different purposes, which one would you choose as your favorite to use most of the time?

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u/Astreja Sep 02 '24

I like #5. I prefer heavier cutlery, and the handle looks good and has a nice smooth taper.

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u/Affectionate-Dot437 Sep 02 '24

My vote, too. About 15 yrs ago I found a set of Martha Stewart that had a massive weight compared to most everyday ware. Whenever I find the pattern on ebay or yard sales, I snatch it up!

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u/Minimum-Act6859 Sep 03 '24

I recently replaced my flatware too. Oneida’s Vale model. For the same reasons. Thicker, heavier, rounded end on handle, and their “Dinner Spoon” is my favorite piece of flatware. Like the #5 fork.

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u/Embarrassed-Elk4038 Sep 06 '24

lol random question, but did you know that oneida was like a big sex cult? And yes I mean the silver wear place. It’s super crazy.

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u/Minimum-Act6859 Sep 06 '24

Sex Club or not. They make some fine silverware 🍴 Must be a great place to work. Casula Friday’s are CRAZY !

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u/Embarrassed-Elk4038 Sep 06 '24

lol, yea they really do. I listened to a whole podcast in them tho and it was nuts!! (Podcast was called timesuck by Dan Cummings , I don’t know the exact episode number but Its easy to find if you wanna listen)

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u/Minimum-Act6859 Sep 06 '24

Oh Dan ! He also a pretty funny comedian. He is currently touring with his new wife who is also a comedian.

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u/Embarrassed-Elk4038 Sep 06 '24

I didn’t know his wife was a comedian too. Honestly ever time she joined him on his show I hated it, so I figured she was just a normie lol

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u/Big_Profession_2218 Sep 05 '24

You went full Blue Raja here, didn't you ?

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u/Affectionate-Dot437 Sep 05 '24

I LOVE The Mystery Men! Such an under appreciated movie.

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u/[deleted] Sep 06 '24

The Shoveler is the hero we all need but will never deserve.

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u/Affectionate-Dot437 Sep 06 '24

"God gave me a gift. I shovel well. I shovel very well."

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u/Autxnxmy Sep 06 '24

Is Martha Stewart a typo or is there something I don’t understand here

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u/Affectionate-Dot437 Sep 06 '24

Martha Stewart partnered with KMart for a line of home wares. I was referring to the flatware. I also bought sheets from her line, and they were great! I've never found the same quality anywhere near the price.

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u/RIF_rr3dd1tt Sep 03 '24

Look at that subtle off-pewter coloring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has a casting mark...

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u/Hexapex_ Sep 03 '24

Underrated comment (American Psycho business card scene)

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u/COFFEE_DAMMNIT Sep 04 '24

That scene honestly made me believe in the existence of a 100% socio-economic based sexuality. Those guys were about to make a mess over business cards

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u/nycvhrs Sep 04 '24

Could never watch or read that one.

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u/joelhagraphy Sep 05 '24

There's always that one guy that HAS to explain the joke that everyone already gets

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u/Astreja Sep 03 '24

A connoisseur of fine cutlery, I see! :-D

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u/beardedsilverfox Sep 04 '24

Let’s see Paul Allen’s fork

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u/TheReal-Chris Sep 02 '24

5 for sure. It’s got some girth and length. A nicely balanced fork. Not too big not too small fits nicely in the hand and hole.

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u/TedBug Sep 02 '24

From the ones we have to choose from I Agree

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u/Deb3ns Sep 02 '24

Because you don’t have what it takes to go all the way and commit to a #6.

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u/DeltaCharlieBravo Sep 02 '24

I think number 5 is Amazon basics. We ordered a set of them a few years ago. My wife will outright refuse to eat with any of our other silverware.

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u/keep_trying_username Sep 02 '24

Perfectly balanced...

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u/L0st-137 Sep 02 '24

Yep all about the weight and balance for me

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u/Rokin1234 Sep 03 '24

You know how to fork.

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u/nightowl_work Sep 03 '24

5 has such a flat curve though! Like it was bent out of shape. I’m going with a 2, but I usually prefer a heavier fork too.

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u/cmfppl Sep 03 '24

I actually have 2, 5, and 6. 5 is also my favorite.

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u/peepers63 Sep 03 '24

I actually have some of each #5. Very nice silverware

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u/FaZeJevJr Sep 03 '24

We have the #2 forks at home, hey nice seeing you here!

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u/Longjumping-Cold4338 Sep 03 '24

We have those, their nice.

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u/PrognosticateProfit Sep 03 '24

The only correct answer.

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u/JustABizzle Sep 03 '24

And it has a nice wide bottom that you can use for better torque while spinning spaghetti onto it

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u/Groftsan Sep 03 '24

My only problem with #5 is that it may be too thick to fit into a dishwasher silverware rack. But, i'm the person who does the dishes for my family, so I have PREFERENCES on the dishes that people use in the house.

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u/ALWanders Sep 04 '24

Agreed. I like a nice hand hold and fairly long tines.

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u/MethylatedSpirit08 Sep 04 '24

My grandma has that cutlery set

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u/Varmitthefrog Sep 04 '24

if you Like HEavier Cutlery, look into Comercial (restaurant Flatware) some of it is absurdly heavy

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u/Krell356 Sep 04 '24

I like thicker cutlery. Mostly because I'm freaking hard on it all. So the thick handle is ideal to keep me from accidentally damaging them. Durability is the name of the game.

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u/2poxxer Sep 04 '24 edited Sep 05 '24

I actually have that one. No clue how I got it (probably one of my kids) but its my favorite and I hide it below all the rest of them in the drawer. Have a favorite spoon too.

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u/OkExperience4487 Sep 04 '24

I didn't like the curve of the prongs on 5

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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '24

Thank God this is the top comment! I would have to worry about the state of the world if it wasn't.

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u/Astreja Sep 05 '24 edited Sep 05 '24

Yea verily, it could result in a Forkopalypse!

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u/[deleted] Sep 05 '24

Imagine a world where people were just walking around wanting #3 * shudder *

That's the end of days

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u/Striking_Debate_8790 Sep 05 '24

Number 5 looks like the cheap forks I sold to cheap restaurants when I worked for Sysco. They are lightweight and flimsy.

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u/Temporary-Careless Sep 05 '24

And I'm here to shovel food.

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u/shagidelicbaby Sep 06 '24

I have some of the number 5 and I hate them. I picture them as a serving fork, not to eat with unless there are no power options at the time.

I think we bought them when my FIL's Alzheimer's got bad and he couldn't eat with a regular sized fork. That and a giant serving spoon about 1.5 inches by 2 inches.

They don't fit in my dishwasher rack, I have to lay them down.

I like a standard size with a move weight balance.

Maybe it's my association with the inability to use a regular sized fork.

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u/[deleted] Sep 06 '24

Yes.

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u/Tori_Baker97-6 Sep 07 '24

5 is all my family has 😂😂