Mystery Solved: The Real Reason Your Fork Has a ‘Chipped’ Prong! – Meet the Cutting Fork

silverware set — it’s not a flaw.

 

It’s a feature.

 

And it’s called a cutting fork — a clever, mid-century kitchen innovation designed to make eating easier, one bite at a time.

 

 

Let’s uncover the story behind this mysterious utensil — and why that “broken” prong is actually a stroke of genius.Kitchen & Dining

 

Meet the Cutting Fork – A Fork That Doubles as a Knife

The cutting fork — sometimes

called a “slicing fork” or “steak-and-pasta fork” — is a dining utensil with three long, pointed tines and one

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