Pocket sized collapsible eating utensils.

In this instructable, I'll show you how to make some really cool, collapsible, and versatile eating utensils. They're great on-the-go silverware, cooking, sampling foods, and endless possibilities!!! Read on for some funky utensils that will make you the envy of your friends.

These utensils can be collapsed to be pocket sized, and even smaller than normal eating utensils, or they can be extended for any sized hand. They're sturdy, and will last a long, long time.

ENJOY!! And please don't forget to VOTE for this instructable if you enjoyed it. I also appreciate comments.

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Step 1: Materials and tools.

For this little pocket project your going to need:

A spoon you don't mind getting rid of.
An extendable radio or television antenna.
Something to cut both the antenna and spoon.
Two part epoxy, JB weld for example.

I used a spoon with a narrow, neck, I guess you could call it. The narrower the better, this means that you can use one of the smaller slots on the antenna, therefore being able to make it extend further.

I used an antenna from a boombox I found at the dump, so far, it's one of the best uses I have found for them.

Comments

[gunman15]

1 of my cheap spoons broke so im hot glueing it to my lighter leash that i got a while back

[wtfnot]

very good for people with short arms :)

[JamesTB13]

Ok. Straight from the JB Weld website: ' Is JB Weld toxic?' 'No, JB Weld is non-toxic, but we don't recommend consuming it.' There you go, just don't eat the JB Weld. Also, JB Weld has a tensile strength of 3960 psi, and it can withstand a constant temperature of 500 degrees farenheit. So, you could pull on it really hard in a giant oven and it wouldn't break. Although, in a giant oven at 500 degrees, you'd die, anyway.

[raceryz350]

y?

[GianniMora]

this is awesome

[duck-lemon]

i'm gonna put 7 antennas together to make the
SUPER KNIFE...
well maybe

[corey_caffeine]

collapsible spear? perhaps?

[Briguy9]

This isn't collapsible, this is telescoping

[SpiroExDeus]

Just two concerns here. 1. Is JB Weld non-brittle/safe for human consumption? If not it might be better to use silver solder if you have the capability. 2. How would I stop my fork/knife from retracting to nothing if I was, say, cutting into a steak?

[guy90]

Have you thought about insulating the handles?- after all, you'll be holding these over or near a heat source, at some point. I find fire cement to be good for that, or little sheets of wood- for when i made saucepans.

[guy90]

Great idea! BBQ sessions will be easier, in the future

[pablodacooki]

they sell these for like 5 bucks

[wenpherd]

so

[SnuffyDaPenguin]

To keep the fork from stabbing in your pocket, stick it into a piece of cork or something.

[pdub77]

makes me think of 'dirty rotten scoundrels'

[cdizzle]

thats badass dude

[cowscankill]

hmm. need to try this if i get the parts one day

[dz0004455]

wow, thats very creative, great work!

[Burf]

I don't want to be too negative, but it appears that the overall length of the utensils before and after is nearly the same. And, I can't think of many uses for the additional length afforded by the telescoping action. I have used almost the same technique to make what I call a "grabber" by epoxying a strong magnet to the end of the antenna. A well executed Instruct able, nonetheless.

[kenny94]

you use it to eat others food. DUH

[Gunk on Floor]

I see what you're saying and I agree. Though as I told Coerul, I tried to find the smallest antennas I had. Spoons and forks are already pocket sized, but I wanted to put a twist on them, because, well, it'd be kinda weird making an instructable on how to put a regular fork and spoon in your pocket. I have another trick up my sleeve though for a new instructable on telescoping items, but that will have to wait until I find one more antenna. ; ) Thanks!

[pdub77]

goodwill, my friend, is a wonderful place. a lot of good, cheap materials.

[Burf]

If you could figure out a way to make a locking hinge at the attachment point so the utensil could open and then close back against the handle. Then you might have a winner.

[SpinWard]

Congrats on being the random winner. When we go camping, roasting forks are too long to pack in our bins. I don't really believe in cutting the limbs off trees just to roast my marshmallow. I found collapsible roasting forks at Walmart for $4 each. I'll definitely use this instructable to make more. The ones I found collapse to less than a foot and extend almost 3 feet! Instead of the fork or spoon, I'll probably bend a good solid wire in a tight U shape for the hot dog or marshmallow of my choice! Thanks for the instructable!

[Spl1nt3rC3ll]

Neato! I wouldn't bring these into an airport though... you might get tackled for having a "suspicious extending weapon".

[Spl1nt3rC3ll]

---E *Poke*

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:D

[Spl1nt3rC3ll]

Darn, didn't work.

[Gunk on Floor]

Lol, It worked on the email that was forwarded to my yahoo account. XD

[Spl1nt3rC3ll]

Cool, glad you got the joke! Otherwise that would have made no sense at all. :P

_{It also worked here.}

[PocketSized]

I'm going to make myself a Collapsible Knife and Fork =P
Great Instructable, and just ignore any of the pointlessly-negative comments (such as jorgegunn's).

This is a nice, and fun idea.

[mondaymonkey]

Hopefully my pocketknife won't see me doing this instructable. It might disown me. I saw at some store or another they advertised a "Special" on new Titanium Folding Sporks. Guess the price tag? 30 BUCKS! I'm pretty sure I could buy a Silver spoon, do this mod, then electroplate the handle and still be under 30 bucks

[reeding]

why didn't you just steal it?

[Gunk on Floor]

Umm, stealing is bad.

[reeding]

stealing from a company that has over priced shlocky items is not a bad thing and by the way i was kidding

[Gunk on Floor]

This is definitely cheaper than 30 bucks. The spoon was mine, super old so practically free. The antenna I found at the dump, free. And the JB weld, well, I don't know the price, but it couldn't have been more than 4 bucks. It's a really fun project, and very useful in the end, glad you liked it. Hope I can count on your vote, every one counts! Gunk

[gunn123]

wow i can really piss of my freindes with this fantastic idea @*$#%! man wow

[Cheesy....]

I think this is a great idea! As a matter of fact, I think I'll borrow some of Father's epoxy tomorrow.... :D

[coerul]

I think this is a pretty neat idea xD It would be even better if the handles were shorter when collapsed, making the pocket-sized aspect more obvious :3 Great for stabbing the last bit of whatever at dinner from across the freaking table! :D

[Gunk on Floor]

Yeah, I tried to find the shortest antennas I had, but when I remake a new one in my up and coming (secret) instructable, it will be truly amazing! Hope I can get your vote if I don't have it already! Thanks for the great feedback!

[DELETED_jorgegunn]

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