cocktail forks

Tiny appetizer prongs

Cocktail forks are small, narrow forks with two or three tines, designed for eating appetizers, seafood, or fruit.

They're part of formal table settings and appear at cocktail parties where finger food needs a utensil: She speared an olive with her cocktail fork.

Also called seafood forks or oyster forks.

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silverware · picks · oyster · shrimp · finger food · cheese plate · canapé · sterling silver · silver plate · tapas · tines · hors d'oeuvres · ornate designs · snack · hallmarks · table setting · place setting · formal dining

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Pronged eating implements

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G