Question 1

Will this get through airport security?

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Yes, unlike knitting needles or embroidery scissors, the tines are not pointed or sharp enough to be considered a deadly weapon.

Question 2

Where was this manufactured?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your shipper.  The genuine product is indeed made in Japan.  However, if you buy from HW Suppliers, it will be a fake product.  How to tell the difference?  Titanium is rigid, lightweight and has a dull shine.  The fake product will be matte, leave a strange watermark, smell metallic (from the coating), can bend easily, and the craftsmanship will be poor.  An example of the latter will be the edges of the spork will show signs of machining and bending.  The embossed print at the back will be uneven and the letters will not be well designed.  A simple test will be - can you bend it at light finger strength?  If so, its aluminium.  If you reside in the USA, i dont know why you would buy from this site.  I have serious doubts if any of the products on this site is real.  If you look back through the reviews, you will see that there are red flags with discolouration.  Snow Peak is a premium brand in Japan - there will not be quality issues.  I have contacted Snow Peak USA and they acknowledged it and have noted it.  Hopefully they can do something about it.  BTW, this means this Amazon site is not run by Snow Peak USA or Japan.  Something to think about....

Question 3

Where is this spork made?

Accepted Answer

It depends!  I bought a grey one from HW Suppliers and it's definitely fake and not titanium and not from Japan.  I've returned it and asked for a refund.  Titanium is very rigid and very light.  If you can bend it with little effort.... it's not titanium.  So buyers beware!

Question 4

Is it heat-resistant?

Accepted Answer

This is a titanium product so it would be relatively heat resistant.

ASIN	B000AR2N76
Additional Features	Made from the highest quality Japanese Titanium
Best Sellers Rank	#4,553 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #12 in Camping Flatware
Brand Name	Snow Peak
Color	Titanium Single
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (6,321)
Finish Types	Titanium
Global Trade Identification Number	00691688115874, 04960589115877
Included Components	Spork
Is Stain Resistant	No
Is the item dishwasher safe?	Yes
Item Type Name	Snow Peak’s Titanium Spork, SCT-004, Japanese Titanium, Ultralight, Compact for Camping, Backpacking, Daily Use, Made in Japan, Lifetime Product Guarantee
Item Weight	9.07 g
Manufacture Year	2004
Manufacturer	Snow Peak USA
Manufacturer Part Number	SCT-004
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Lifetime
Material Type	Titanium
Model Number	SCT-004
Number of Pieces	1
Product Care Instructions	Dishwasher Safe
Recommended Uses For Product	Outdoor
Style Name	Minimalist
UPC	691688115874
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Snow Peak Titanium Spork, Durable Utensil, Compact, Lightweight, Camping, Hiking, Backpacking, 1 Pack

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