My wife and I made the 32-hour drive to surprise my parents years back in 2018. I hadn’t been home to visit for quite some time after having moved out of country. While there, I came across a particular fork that I realized I had favored my entire life and had all but forgotten about after moving away. It was completely unlike the other (albeit somewhat mismatched) forks in their collection. It featured four slightly shorter, slightly sharper tines, seperated in the center by a wider, deeper gap than found between the rest of them, and with fancier metalwork along the handle. As I held that trusty piece in my hand, I felt as though I had been reunited with something I never realized I had lost. It was like having a mannerism pointed out that you didn’t realize you’ve been doing, but have grown hyper-aware of it now. This was my fork. This was an extension of myself practically worthy of a name.
So I took it. Unapologetically. I simply informed my parents that I had found my fork, and then I took it. I carried it 1,794 mi (2,410 km) back to where she belonged, and I’ve used that fork nearly every evening of my life ever since, for the past 6 or 7 years.
This is her here. Look upon her gently. See how she glints in the light…
They say that the elves have a special word for her, though I’ve never heard it spoken… But I know how it sounds in my heart.
Oh, that is fancy, by the sound of it…
(and absolutely correct!)
Google says they were produced between 1991 and 2003, so it checks out. I’ve also confirmed the “Community Stainless” stamp on the back for authenticity. She’s a genuine Oneida Cantata.
Oneida: a member of an Indigenous people originally inhabiting what is now upper New York State, one of the five peoples comprising the original Iroquois confederacy.
Cantata: a medium-length narrative piece of music for voices with instrumental accompainment, typically with solos, chorus, and orchestra.
I have to say, the other fork from that collection is quite attractive as well. No offense to your preferred fork, but the other fork there would be my pick.
I think you’re right. There’s another post here that shows the actual lineup from the set that fork is from, and there’s another fork there with longer tines and no fancy cutout in the middle. That would be the “regular” fork, and this one would be the desert fork… Or it could be a salad fork? Seems short for salad tho.
… i think i have this fork. We had only the long ones in rotation and then i discovered the rest of the set and put them in service. I prefer yhe short ones for balance reasons. Especially in an empty bowl.
My wife and I made the 32-hour drive to surprise my parents years back in 2018. I hadn’t been home to visit for quite some time after having moved out of country. While there, I came across a particular fork that I realized I had favored my entire life and had all but forgotten about after moving away. It was completely unlike the other (albeit somewhat mismatched) forks in their collection. It featured four slightly shorter, slightly sharper tines, seperated in the center by a wider, deeper gap than found between the rest of them, and with fancier metalwork along the handle. As I held that trusty piece in my hand, I felt as though I had been reunited with something I never realized I had lost. It was like having a mannerism pointed out that you didn’t realize you’ve been doing, but have grown hyper-aware of it now. This was my fork. This was an extension of myself practically worthy of a name.
So I took it. Unapologetically. I simply informed my parents that I had found my fork, and then I took it. I carried it 1,794 mi (2,410 km) back to where she belonged, and I’ve used that fork nearly every evening of my life ever since, for the past 6 or 7 years.
This is her here. Look upon her gently. See how she glints in the light… They say that the elves have a special word for her, though I’ve never heard it spoken… But I know how it sounds in my heart.
That’s a nice fucken fork right there
I’m happy you’ve been reunited with your fork.
It is an Oneida Cantata if anyone else was curious.
Oh, that is fancy, by the sound of it… (and absolutely correct!)
Google says they were produced between 1991 and 2003, so it checks out. I’ve also confirmed the “Community Stainless” stamp on the back for authenticity. She’s a genuine Oneida Cantata.
Oneida: a member of an Indigenous people originally inhabiting what is now upper New York State, one of the five peoples comprising the original Iroquois confederacy.
Cantata: a medium-length narrative piece of music for voices with instrumental accompainment, typically with solos, chorus, and orchestra.
These elves were from up-state New York.
I have to say, the other fork from that collection is quite attractive as well. No offense to your preferred fork, but the other fork there would be my pick.
Those long, slender tongs… MMM.
It really is something else. I should probably acquire one.
I love your story. I think that’s a dessert fork? I’m not totally sure. Cherish it 😍
I think you’re right. There’s another post here that shows the actual lineup from the set that fork is from, and there’s another fork there with longer tines and no fancy cutout in the middle. That would be the “regular” fork, and this one would be the desert fork… Or it could be a salad fork? Seems short for salad tho.
*tines
My bad. Probably auto correct messing me up again.
I’ll update my post. Thank you kind stranger.
… i think i have this fork. We had only the long ones in rotation and then i discovered the rest of the set and put them in service. I prefer yhe short ones for balance reasons. Especially in an empty bowl.
I think my mom has this same fork. I don’t feel any spiritual connection to it though. So, maybe I’m not the one.
OH, cool. I swear that I inherited that same fork from my grandmother’s forks when she passed.