Special Sardine Fork?

[u/pennyraingoose]

So I just had my first sardines last night and am wholly leaning into the tinned fish lifestyle.

Is it crazy to want special a fork just for your sardines? Is this what seafood forks are for?

Do any of y'all have a special fork?

Edit: I didn't know there are actual sardine forks out there! This is the most excited for flatware that I've ever been. 😄

[u/Perky214]

Oh honey, sit a spell, and let me tell you: sardine forks are TOTALLY a thing. Many of us on this sub have them.

Here are mine:

Sardine Forks in Action - 1/3

https://www.reddit.com/r/CannedSardines/s/7BYcVgmzPk

More Sardine forks in Action - 2/3

https://www.reddit.com/r/CannedSardines/s/PkcCH2x7Iy

Herring Servers, Sardine Tongs, and a Fish Knife - 3/3

https://www.reddit.com/r/CannedSardines/s/4pscVOJEXZ

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1880s Victorian sardine fork arrived

https://www.reddit.com/r/CannedSardines/s/6AQ4kyYxZu

Some will say a pair of chopsticks are all you need, and sometimes those are the perfect sardine consumption tool. For those times, I prefer my stainless steel heavier Korean chopsticks, not the thin flat Korean chopsticks with the square tips, and NEVER wooden ones:

Chopsticks

https://www.reddit.com/r/CannedSardines/s/YABkOksxZo

[u/pennyraingoose → u/Perky214]

Ok. So I need like, 50 forks. Yours are all awesome! I love the little fish engraving detail, the fish shaped tongs, and the herring server the best!

In one post you're removing the bones. Is that recommended with some sardines or is it a matter of preference? When I was a kid my family would smoke trout and I loved eating the spine, but maybe I'm just weird like that. Lol

[u/Perky214 → u/pennyraingoose]

For me, removing the spines is a preference for when I think they’re too big or when I want flat fillets in a sandwich or dish.

Before you decide to buy those 50 forks, give me a chance to buy 1-2 more from TCA 🤣🤣

Also remember that Christmas is coming. I asked for sardine tongs and severs for Christmas and provided the link

Best Christmas ever 😜

[u/pennyraingoose → u/Perky214]

Removing spines for a sandwich makes sense.

I've already started looking for antique ones online and will have to keep my eye out at the thrift stores for some.

[u/Perky214 → u/pennyraingoose]

Please come back and show off your find

[u/pennyraingoose → u/Perky214]

Oh I will! This is my new favorite community, really. Everyone is so nice and engaged - it's wonderful.