r/whatisit • u/einarengvig • 7h ago
Solved! Meat carving fork hinged grip?
So I'm guessing this is a meat carving fork, but what is this hinged thing on it? Is that to grab slices of meat on the backside of the fork or something?
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u/HeatDeathFromAbove 7h ago edited 7h ago
It serves as a guard or a stand while carving. The long piece keeps you from bringing the knife back towards your hand. I have also seen it used to keep the handle off the cutting board.
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u/einarengvig 2h ago
Solved!
Awesome. Thanks!
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u/nightfire_83 7h ago
Is it not to stop the meat slipping off??
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u/HeatDeathFromAbove 7h ago
It's too short. When you carve "properly" (I am a lefty, so there is no "properly") you cut along the back (curved side) of the fork, using the tines as a guide. The fork holds the main piece of meat (roast, turkey, long pig, whatever) and the slice falls free.
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u/PirateBanger 7h ago
Contrary to what a lot of posts say, it's not to grab anything.
It's a guard against the blade when carving, and to hold the prongs of whatever surface it's resting on.
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u/TotalTradition6516 7h ago
Looks like maybe used to grab something underneath whatever you're stabbing, like maybe a tasty or something? 🤷🏻♂️
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