Tableware comprises many essential elements, and a fork is one of them. Forks are used in various cuisines to lift and pick solid foods while eating. It maintains a firm grasp on the food and is also used for serving. These are sharp, but blunt enough to avoid injuries to the user. Shapes Products makes different kinds of forks in many finishes, and each finish has many variants. As one of the top forks manufacturers, our vast range of variable designs is loved by our huge base of customers. In this blog, we are going to throw light upon different types of forks and their uses.

Types of Forks

Table Fork

This is the most common fork in the cutlery set as it is used in versatile dishes. Meat, veggies, pasta, noodles, spaghetti, cottage cheese and salads can be eaten using table forks. It can be used in the main course as well as for appetizers. Typically, it has 4 tines, thickness of 3.5~4 mm and length of 6~7 inches.

Dessert Fork

Dessert forks are smaller than table forks, used for handling delicate desserts like cake, pastries and sweets. Usually it has 3 tines and 4~5 inches in length. The dessert forks are made smaller so that the user has control over the portion of the sweet dish consumption and avoids overeating.

Cake Fork

This is a special type of fork made specifically to cut and eat cake without crushing or deforming it. It has flat tines for providing a stable base for cutting the cake. Cake forks can be used for both eating and serving.

Fish Fork

Fish forks, as the name suggests, are a specialized fork used to facilitate fish eating. These have slightly curved and pointed tines to separate flesh from fish bones. Typically used in fancy or formal dining settings, it can be used at home if one has a habit of using a fish fork.

Forks In Different Finishes By Shapes

Shapes Products provides forks in these finishes:

• Stainless Steel Mirror Finish
• Stainless Steel Gold Finish
• Titanium Copper Finish
• Titanium Gold Finish
• Titanium Rainbow Finish
• Titanium Black Finish

Many of these are available in multiple design variants to increase the choice and suit varying preferences. The stainless steel is strong, durable, corrosion-resistant and non-reactive. Its mirror and gold finishes are preferred by many for the affordability factor. On the other hand, titanium has the same non-toxic properties as stainless steel but is lighter and especially suitable for those allergic to metals.

Conclusion

Forks are a versatile tableware essential used with various kinds of dishes. From main course to dessert, these find use at every stage of the meal. If you want to buy cutlery sets, choose from trustworthy forks manufacturers like Shapes Products. Our forks remain spotless even after many cycles of eating and rinsing. We use food-grade materials to adhere to food safety guidelines. One can choose from the variety of options we provide in terms of finishes, types and sizes.