Here at Columbia River Knife & Tool® (CRKT®) we're inspired by great design. Our I.D. Works® products are not tools you will find anywhere else. We're motivated by design that is both inspired and functional, as created 500 years ago by painter, sculptor, architect, and inventor Leonardo da Vinci, who said "observe everything" in nature. We've partnered with the best and brightest designers of today who share this vision of putting functional art in your hand. They are organic and ergonomic shapes, sometimes whimsical, always useful. These unique tools make up our growing I.D. Works® line. Put them to use, enjoy them, and always remember what inspires you!
Our new Eat'N Tool™ is the brainchild of New York City designer Liong Mah. At first glance it looks like the familiar spoon/fork "spork" combination, but Liong has used his ingenuity and computer-aided design skills to create a lightweight, high-tech outdoor tool.
Yes, there is an ergonomic spoon, and a short-tuned fork. But in addition, there's a handy bottle opener on one side. The right side of the handle is ground to provide an emergency screwdriver blade, which will also work as a pry for opening canisters.
The large central hole is not only designed for finger gripping, but also keeps the Eat'N Tool weight down. Three metric wrench reliefs (10 mm, 8 mm, 6 mm) are useful for emergency repairs, and result in a tool weight of just 1.5 ounces (43 g).
For easy snap-on carry on D-rings or loops on clothing and packs, there is a carry carabiner (non-weight-bearing).
The Eat'N Tool is available in a bead-blast finish (9100C), or with a food grade black non-stick coating (9100KC).
I bought this specifically to take to Afghanistan. Recently on an extended training mission we ran out of plastic flatware in the chow hall. I didn't receive this yet, but couldn't help but think I made a wise purchase. Its pretty straight-forward and is a little bigger than I expected. The only flaw I could think of is no carrying pouch.
James
2010-07-24 Seattle, WA
I agree with John - if you could find a way to add a "P-38" to the tool it would be great. Since the P-38 is a US government design, there is no copyright to infringe upon. Is the metal hard enough to make a functional P-38?
john
2010-07-14 ignacio, CO
nice, but I would see more see a can opener on the side than the bottle opener. on the carabiner add a piece of magnesium or some other to start a fire in an emergency. I like it though and might get one and show the outdoors department here at the college. I think the many student in the classes would be able to use one too.
michael
2010-06-30 Lake Oswego, OR
This is a very clever and useful tool. Since I got mine I've used it every day. I plan on purchasing a few more for my two cars and bug out bags.
jon
2010-06-08 wausau, WI
works great. it hasn't released yet but i have connections so i have had some good testing with it and i would give it a 5 out 0f 5