When it comes to hard-wearing, utilitarian consumer goods, there are a few acknowledged design classics: Emeco's Navy Chair comes to mind:
and so does the Titanium Spork.
Manufactured by "luxury camping" outfitters Snowpeak. this indestructible stabber-scooper defines functionality—only a caveman's wooden club comes close to its simplicity and utter usefulness.
A handsome design object, the super-spork can stir Cowboy Coffee and scoop beans from a can, and can probably scale a fish (or stab a bear) in a pinch. When the revolution comes, and the only food around is leftover KFC, you'll be prepared.
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