Reusable Wooden Cutlery Set | Handmade Travel Set

Handmade Wooden Cutlery Set for Travel and Takeaways

A complete reusable cutlery set handmade in Vietnam from dark wood furniture scraps. Each set includes a curved fork, serrated knife, large spoon, bamboo straw, coconut fibre cleaning brush, and an organic cotton pouch hand-sewn in historic Hoi An.

This is genuinely reusable cutlery designed to last years, not flimsy disposables pretending to be eco-friendly. The dark wood is substantial, properly shaped, and comfortable to use. Perfect for camping, takeaways, office lunches, or keeping in your bag for when you need proper cutlery.

What You Get

• 1 curved wooden fork
• 1 serrated wooden knife
• 1 large wooden spoon
• 1 natural bamboo straw
• 1 coconut fibre straw cleaning brush
• 1 organic cotton pouch (hand-sewn)

Why This Works Better Than Disposables

Every time you use this set instead of grabbing plastic cutlery with your takeaway, you're keeping actual waste out of landfill. Not "compostable in industrial facilities you can't access" waste. Not "recyclable if you rinse it perfectly and your council accepts it" waste. Just straight-up avoided waste.

The wood is carved from furniture maker scraps in Vietnam, so it's using material that would otherwise be discarded. The cotton pouch is hand-sewn by seamstresses in Hoi An, providing employment in traditional textile work.

Practical Design Details

The fork is curved to actually scoop food properly, not just stab at it. The knife has a serrated edge that cuts through food without requiring excessive force. The spoon is generously sized for soups, curries, or desserts.

The bamboo straw fits standard drinks and the coconut fibre brush cleans it thoroughly between uses. The organic cotton pouch keeps everything together and protected in your bag.

Durability and Care

Hand wash with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly. Don't leave soaking or put in the dishwasher. Wood needs to dry properly between uses to prevent cracking or warping.

Treated well, these utensils will last for years. The dark wood develops character with use, gaining a patina from the oils in your food and hands. When they eventually wear out completely, they'll compost in any garden heap because they're just wood.

When to Use This

• Takeaway meals: Keep in your bag or car for grabbing food on the go
• Office lunches: Better than using the office kitchen's questionable cutlery
• Camping and festivals: Lightweight, durable, no washing-up facilities needed
• Travel: Takes up minimal space in luggage, works anywhere
• Picnics: Proper cutlery that won't snap when cutting cheese

The Honest Limitations

These aren't as convenient as grabbing disposables. You need to remember to pack them, use them, and wash them. They take up space in your bag. If you lose them, you've lost the whole set.

But if you're genuinely trying to reduce single-use plastic in your life, this is how you do it. Reusable beats recyclable, compostable, or biodegradable every single time.

Size and Portability

The full set in its pouch is roughly the size of a pencil case. Light enough to keep in a handbag or jacket pocket without noticing the weight. The pouch has a drawstring closure to keep everything secure.

Each utensil is adult-sized and functional, not miniature travel versions that are awkward to use. You're getting proper cutlery that happens to be portable, not compromised cutlery for the sake of portability.