# Three-In-One Utensils The 'Tritensil' Triple Threat Culinary Tool Adds a Knife to the Spork By David Ingram | Published 2015-08-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culinary-tool References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3049608/the-spork-redesigned) & [mapprojectoffice](http://mapprojectoffice.com/work/fortnum-mason-tritensil/) Just when you thought eating utensils couldn't get any better, someone comes along and decides it's time to design an all new type of multi-purpose culinary tool. That's just what London design firm Map set out to do when in partnered with U.K. department store [Fortnum & Mason](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnums-1707-crackers). Calling it the 'Tritensil,' this brand new spork blends together the [fork, spoon and knife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-edc-tool) into a reimagined and arguably more efficient package. Map set out to maximize efficiency when designing this brand new culinary tool and put in a ton of thought towards making sure that using the 'Tritesnil' is less awkward than your run of the mill [all-in-one cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set). They even made two different versions, with one for your right hand, and of course one for your left depending on preference. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multi-use Utensils:** As the need for compact and efficient utensils increases, companies can develop multi-purpose culinary tools to simplify meal prep and eating. - **Specialized Cutlery:** Designing specialized utensils with added functionality can provide a more seamless culinary experience and allow for more versatile meal options. - **Customizable Culinary Tools:** Creating utensils that cater to individual preferences and needs, such as handedness, can improve the usability and accessibility of culinary tools. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** Kitchenware companies can explore designing and manufacturing multi-purpose utensils to provide customers with convenient and practical eating solutions. - **Food Service:** The food service industry can benefit from using specialized and customizable utensils that enhance the dining experience and streamline meal preparation. - **Sustainability:** By creating multi-use utensils, companies can reduce the waste associated with disposable utensils and contribute to a more sustainable future. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interchangeable All-in-One Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinchy-cutlery.md) - [Magnetic Titanium Utensil Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eati-mag.md) - [Sauce-Included Multifunctional Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saurk.md) - [Multi-Functional Pasta Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pasta-spoon.md) - [Ultra-Durable Reusable Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiultra-k-sporkit.md) - [Card-Size Travel Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-cutlery.md) - [Flatpack Metal Utensil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uphold-cutlery.md) - [Fashionable Fusion Cutlery Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rething-cutlery.md) - [Versatile Kitchen Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-multitools.md)