Thread: I-XL Fork & Knife

I just got the fork to my I-XL fork & knife set even though they aren't matching. I got them from two separate auctions after I lost a good matching set the other day but I do have way less invested in these two pieces. The knife handle was bent at one time or another & I will leave it that way. My luck, it will go like the W&B blade & break. The knife has an 8.5" blade. Now all that's missing is a new bar-b-q pit & the brisket, yard bird or steak! I love the stag handles. In case any newbies out there always wondered what the I-XL stands for, it is I Excel.

What is the purpose of the folding part on the fork, are those legs to stand it up?

Originally Posted by ScienceGuy

What is the purpose of the folding part on the fork, are those legs to stand it up?

It says this in the listing:
"The fork has a spring-loaded guard; it protects the hand from slips when carving."

Originally Posted by ScienceGuy

What is the purpose of the folding part on the fork, are those legs to stand it up?

i was gonna ask the same ? as my W&B set has the same on the fork .. my theory was that it was to help hold a slice of meat from falling of the fork or to hold what is being cut under the fork while serving
after it is sliced but i have no idea .. my second guess was as a stand while setting it down ...

very nice set btw !!

ive had my eye on a table steak knife/fork set to go with my others ..

The folding part is to keep te fork off the table (and table cloth) when not in use.

Ever pick up a big ole chunk of meat and have it slide down the fork stopping at your knuckles :<0)

Originally Posted by 10Pups

Ever pick up a big ole chunk of meat and have it slide down the fork stopping at your knuckles :<0)

Good point 10Pups!

Well I was just thinking about the other 2 suggestions.
1. Do you carve anything towards yourself ?
2. How come the knife doesn't have a kick stand then ?
3. I have had hot greasy knuckles before. Especially with meat that has been slow cooked for a long time. Handy when picking up a turkey and putting it from pot to platter.

I got the same set other brand (W&B) :<0)

Originally Posted by 10Pups

Ever pick up a big ole chunk of meat and have it slide down the fork stopping at your knuckles :<0)

I usually just use my hands instead of the fork anyway !!!..lol

[QUOTE=10Pups;1458650]Well I was just thinking about the other 2 suggestions.
1. Do you carve anything towards yourself ?
2. How come the knife doesn't have a kick stand then ?
3. I have had hot greasy knuckles before. Especially with meat that has been slow cooked for a long time. Handy when picking up a turkey and putting it from pot to platter.

I got the same set other brand (W&B) :<0)

The only things that have a kick stand on them are my Harley's! I don't know why the seller put that comment on there!!! You're right about the greasy hands & it would be handy when picking up a turkey and putting it from pot to platter. I don't dare carve toward myself if I can help it & if I do, I'm very careful about it. I sure don't want my intestines hanging' out while cutting a piece of meat. I just got the darn things & the blade needs sharpening but when it IS sharpened, I will be cutting some brisket hopefully.......some turkey..........steak.......venison & whatever else. I love cooking pork spare ribs too & they aren't ready until the meat falls off the bone.
You guys are crackin' me up!