Top 23 Cutting Edge Utensils Edit
Cool Cutlery Designs (SUPER GALLERY)

Eating is a necessity, but it doesn’t have to be boring. Dressing up the table also doesn’t have to be restricted to interesting dishes; there’s a variety of really innovative cutlery available from leading designers around the world.

From niche items for kids or car freaks to fun, glow-in-the-dark utensils to forks that are biodegradable, we’ve seen some pretty cutting edge cutlery.

Dining in 2015 - It’s All About Fingers (GALLERY)

We were taught growing up a golden eating etiquette rule which says “Don’t eat with your fingers.” But looking at the submissions for the Dining in 2015 contest, I guess that etiquette is about to change. Four entries revolved around the use of fingers as cultry utinsels. A few more designs ut… [More]

Cutt Cutlery - Eat Your Food Using Modern Art

Cutt Cutlery blends modern art with stylish design.  The design firm, Buchegger, Denoth, Feichtner Design, describes, “Cutt is a cutlery made of 925 sterling silver. Geometrical correlating areas, accentuated through their folds describe the design of Cutt . Neither function nor ergonomic suitabili… [More]

Eco Potato Cutlery - Spudware

No, I am not talking about potato shaped knives or forks, but cutlery made for a mixture of potato starch and soybean oil. Spudware as it is called, is as strong as plastic can be reused, and when disposed, biodegrades in as little as 180 days. [More]

Glow-in-the-Dark Cutlery - Neon Knives, Spoons, Forks (GALLERY)

Ooooh! That was my first response when I saw the glow-in-the-dark cutlery from Glow Cutlery. The collection consists of spoons, forks and knives that look like ordinary utensils until the handles are snapped. Just like glow sticks, this releases chemicals inside the tube so that they emit a fluore… [More]

Cutlery Pen Caps for Dining in 2015 - Din-ink (GALLERY)

Din-ink is so much more than just a pen cap as I’m sure you’ve noticed. It’s pen cap cutlery. Spoon, Fork and knife caps that conveniently fit over the end of your pen so you can do your homework and eat it too! Made of 100% biodegradable and atoxic and packaged in compostable material “the … [More]

Wrenchware - Cutlery for Car Lovers

Wrenchware is a series of cutlery styled in the shape of tools.  With Wrenchware, you can feel a little tougher when you sit down to have your next meal. [More]

Auto Themed Dishware - Fun-ctional Snackware for Car Nuts

Know a gear head or general car nut that you would like to buy something special for? Have an automotive themed room? These dishes and utensils are perfect. 6” diameter tire bowl can be used for snacks. Knife, fork and spoon are stainless steel and come in a tool case. Chrome plated piston mug round… [More]

Charity Cookware - Special Edition Pink Knives

Charity Cookware falls into the category of charity products that we’ve seen in abundance this year. In this example, we see that Mundial has created a special line of pink knives which support the National Breast Cancer Foundation.  In addition to supporting a good cause, the pink knives are ultra… [More]

Ribbon Project Cutlery

Why does all cutlery look the same?  If you ask yourself that question, it’s time to throw away the plain set of knives and forks and get something HOT like the hot new cutlery from the Ribbon Project. [More]

Heat Sensitive Spoons - No More Tongue Burning

I’m not convinced at the practicality of these spoons; If I have just nuked something in the microwave for 5 minutes, there’s a good chance it’s gonna be pretty damn hot. So i won’t just dive in and shovel that soup into my mouth and scream in agony as I lose the top layer of skin from the roof of m… [More]

Pizza Fork / Cutter Combo

You ‘could’ just use a knife, or have a separate pizza cutter… or better yet, use your hands!  But if you want something wierd, you can get the combination utencil that has both a pizza cutter AND a fork.  Wowzers. Available for $13.98 at Clever Gear: “From ultra thin to deep dish, pizza is your … [More]

Auto Themed Dishware - Fun-ctional Snackware for Car Nuts

Know a gear head or general car nut that you would like to buy something special for? Have an automotive themed room? These dishes and utensils are perfect. 6” diameter tire bowl can be used for snacks. Knife, fork and spoon are stainless steel and come in a tool case. Chrome plated piston mug round… [More]

Effortless Picnic Supplies - Snap-A-Party Tableware (GALLERY)

Picnics can be a snap this summer! Affordable and easy to transport, this fun kit will let you maximize your time in the great outdoors, since set up will only take seconds. For $14, you can buy a 4-pack of Snap-A-Party place settings. Each piece includes a plate, spoon, knife, fork, chopsticks, nap… [More]

Pasta Twirling Bowls - Uniquely Designed Doc’Spag Plates (GALLERY)

One of the best parts about spaghetti has to be the process directly preceding its consumption. How much fun is it to twirl your pasta? It can be a tough thing for people to learn who didn’t grow up with parents who taught them how to twist your angel hairs around a fork. For those who struggle - … [More]

Voodoo Knife Set - UPDATE: Now Available

In January we introduced you to the Voodoo Knife Holder by Viceversa.  It’s now available at Think Geek for $69.99. “This unique artistic knife holder is made of heavy duty ABS plastic and will be the talk of the party! It’s an innovative knife suspension system with individual protective knife sl… [More]

Asian Cutlery: Chopsticks

The Chork - AKA The Chopstick Fork

Do you love Asian Cuisine? Be it Chinese, Thai or Korean… you probably feel rather inadequate if you have no other choice but to chow down with a fork… especially if the chick you’re dating is oh so limber with a pair of chopsticks. So, check out the Chork otherwise known as the Chopstick Fork. … [More]

Chopsticks With Gold Flakes - Snap For Sparkly Sprinkles (GALLERY)

Here’s some party favors that are bound to impress your next guests! Next time you weak up a sukiyaki dish, skip the ol’ fork and knife and serve it up with the opulent chopsticks with golden flakes. When your diners snap their sticks apart, a shimmering gold dust will glitter down, setting the tone… [More]

Sauce Despensing Chopsticks

No more messing around with soya sauce and sushi dipping!  The sauce dispensing chopsticks may remind you of your pipette from chemistry class, but at $21, they make a pretty entertaining gift. [More]

Recycled Chopstick Bra - “My Hashi Bra” (VIDEO)

A new bra inspired by Japanese cuisine features recycled chopsticks, one cup resembling a rice bowl, and the other looks like a serving of miso soup. Chopsticks in Japan are disposable which is causing the loss of huge swaths of forest; reusable chopsticks are encouraged. Lingerie maker Triumph Inte… [More]

Cutlery Beyond the Dinner Table

Fork Chair - Cutlery Twisted into Art

You wouldn’t see many of these at your local cafe- but sculptor Finn Stone has come up with what looks like the aftermath of a fork and a frozen chicken. Actually, it’s a chair, and it is available for sale for a mere $4500AUS- might take a lil to save up for the other 5 to go with a dinner plate ta… [More]

The Seniora Fork Chair

Ignacio Ruiz Gutierrez H., who is only 20 years old from Mexico, is already winning awards for his industrial pieces. The Seniora Fork Chair is made from wood and is currently only available as a single piece. It took 3rd place at the 2006 Andreu World International Design Competition. (GUSH Magazin… [More]

Eating Disorder Inspired Creativity - SpoonFed Art (GALLERY)

In an effort to raise money for the National Eating Disorders Association, a very talented artist and jewelry designer is donating a portion of her proceeds to promote positive body images. Karin Collins and SpoonFed Art are raising awareness for “Every BODY is Beautiful,” an online fundraising au… [More]

Shadow Art - Lunch With A Helmet On (VIDEO)

Shadow sculpturing is an art-form that manipulates items to create a shadow image. Shigeo Fukuda is well known for his work in this area. “Lunch With A Helmet On” is a piece of art made from 848 welded forks, knives and spoons. When a light is shined on the pile of utensils, a shadow emerges in the … [More]