Knorkoon: The All-in-One Travel Utensil

That's the "K-Nork-Oon" for those of you curious of its pronunciation.

The idea for this began when I made a stop in a local outdoors store and saw the Light My Fire Spork. Naturally, I didn't want to pay the price markup for something I thought I could make on my own with things I already have.

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Step 1: Materials & Tools

You will need the following materials:

(1) metal spoon
(1) metal fork
(1) package J-B Weld two-part epoxy

You will need the following tools:

(1) Dremel rotary tool
Cutting Wheels
Tungsten Carbide Cutters
Grinding Stones
(1) Bench Vise
(1) Metal File
(1) Permanent Marker

Just a friendly reminder: Always know the proper use of any of your equipment - read any manuals and take all safety precautions. Safety glasses are recommended in just about any endeavor including tools, so if you think you need them, WEAR THEM. I am not responsible if you hurt yourself attempting this project and I hope you don't.

fishinigami says: Dec 10, 2010. 6:43 PM

i dont know that that stuff is food safe... dont go poisoning yourself!

letstormdufield in reply to fishinigamiSep 25, 2012. 5:51 PM

"When fully cured, J-B Weld is non-toxic"
http://www.jbweld.com/faqs/

frazeeg (author) in reply to fishinigamiDec 12, 2010. 9:01 PM

The MSDS for J-B Weld is here. It says the following:

INGESTION: Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

CHRONIC EFFECTS:
Overexposure to this material has apparently been known to cause the following effects in lab animals:
Eye damage, skin damage.

It's probably going to be ok if your epoxy point is sufficiently far from where your mouth will go. And my thinking is that if it's hardened it will be harder for any of it to make its way into my GI tract.

TrailH4x in reply to frazeegDec 13, 2010. 8:35 PM

There is a JB weld specially made for potable water pipes. It's non-toxic and won't leach. This and some carefull grinding and buffing to ensure all loose points are removed should address your concerns. FYI... Stress is toxic too.

StandsWithABeer says: Jul 30, 2012. 2:18 AM

nice one, Mate! Thanks! Gonna do this one.

pastprimitive says: Apr 11, 2012. 5:59 PM

I might need to try this out, but I'll have to try using my welder to put them together.

mjursic says: Apr 1, 2012. 8:44 AM

I'm going to go out and make one of these, but with some rivets instead. Nice instructable.

HeatherAshton23 says: Mar 29, 2012. 8:29 AM

Awesome, I'm going to go convert all my silverware right now!

PeterGahm says: Mar 29, 2012. 8:08 AM

Ha, very cool idea! I will definitely be trying this one...

ClayChip says: Mar 25, 2012. 3:41 PM

I love the concept of this, but I know I wouldn't use it. It's the knife edge on the for that I'm not fond of. All I see is a trip to the Hospital after I slice the side of my mouth with the knife edge as I pull the fork out of my mouth. Clever idea and well done instructable.

XOIIO in reply to ClayChipMar 27, 2012. 5:22 PM

I've never cut myself using a didning fork and I eat with them lently, this barely has an edge.

Pfarmkid in reply to ClayChipMar 26, 2012. 9:20 AM

then why not make one without the knife edge

wobbler says: Mar 25, 2012. 4:56 PM

Knice!

Kalibar07 says: Jan 21, 2011. 2:39 AM

i have to say i have looked all over this site for all kinds of different items to add to my survival collection.. this is definitely one i believe will be a great addition to my gear... great ible keep em commin

50-50 in reply to Kalibar07Mar 25, 2012. 1:56 AM

In a survival situation who cares about a fork to eat your food?

Thrasym in reply to 50-50Mar 25, 2012. 6:05 AM

Are you serious? Have you ever tried to eat a meal without a fork? Well worth the almost no space a "Knorkoon" takes up in a survival kit.

I can't imagine being anywhere, much less a survival situation, without a knife (Gibbs rule #9 and all) so I don't think I'd add the knife section. Otherwise, cool idea. I think I'll make one for my son.

Maybe I'll wrap the handle in stainless steel wire, to make sure it never comes apart (since I don't know about no welding...or any welders). Plus it'll make it thicker and nicer to hold I'd imagine. But I think JB Weld will hold almost forever under normal usage, don't you just love JB Weld? I'm ok saying I do. ")

bowdenja says: Mar 24, 2012. 9:03 PM

If you are worried about them coming apart use two rivets (not pop-rivets) and no JB weld............ but I think the JB Weld would be sufficent.

Very good instructable!

olesiakanaeva says: Mar 24, 2012. 1:50 AM

Yes such I yet didn't see. Vpechetlyaet. It is direct for all occasions.

OldShotgunYoungShooter says: Mar 11, 2012. 4:21 PM

I believe its called a spork

curious youth in reply to OldShotgunYoungShooterMar 23, 2012. 4:30 AM

sporks are spoons and forks.
this one contains a knife and a bottle opener.

The Ideanator says: Mar 22, 2012. 12:03 PM

And if you want to be ambitious, braze them together!(only use steel for that though, most silverware seems to be the soft kind that would likely melt under a torch)

ilpug says: Mar 22, 2012. 10:47 AM

The universal FDS- food delivery system.

Grimmy Grim says: Jan 1, 2012. 1:15 PM

This is a good, fun project that has me thinking. Nothing in the cutlery drawer is safe...

urbanpirate says: Dec 30, 2010. 3:06 PM

think I am going to make a copy with a real weld where you used the JB.

frazeeg (author) in reply to urbanpirateDec 30, 2010. 4:47 PM

Sounds good! Please let us know how it works and post some pics when you have a finished product.

urbanpirate in reply to frazeegJul 23, 2011. 3:30 PM

Just welded it together today. Simplified the design a bit since i always carry a knife or two and can make do without the can/bottle opener. Think I will call mine a foon

dumbguy says: Jun 26, 2011. 7:56 PM

THATS GOOD!!! Wish that I thought of it. Just one problem, the wife is still mad at me about the silverware. oops.

wobbler says: Feb 4, 2011. 5:08 PM

You could also make this fold maybe. Instead of welding the two together, use a rivet half way and make it so the fork spins back behind the spoon (the spoon would be the other way up from your diagram). Not sure if it would be rigid enough, but I think I'll have to try it (I'll add it to the list of the other 1000's of things I intend to try one day).

The inclusion of the bottle opener is pure genius though!

siafulinux in reply to wobblerApr 25, 2011. 3:18 PM

To help keep it in place a small, flattened "ring" could be moved up and down the "arms" after swinging it into place. When you want to swing it, simply slide the ring down to one end and by either the spoon or fork and it'll swing.

jmonty says: Dec 31, 2010. 4:33 PM

that is awesome. you should market that man

Kalibar07 in reply to jmontyFeb 21, 2011. 8:45 PM

there is already a fork/spoon of similar design on the market.. its plastic you can buy them at Cabelas i have made a out 6 of these now though i welded mine rather than used epoxy its a great addition to my gear thanks for the Ible