What is the purpose of the “chip” in the one prong of this fork? At first, I though it actually was just a chip, but turns out its on multiple forks in my drawer. Any ideas?

Mystery Solved: The Real Reason Your Fork Has a ‘Chipped’ Prong! – Meet the Cutting Fork

You’re setting the table.
You reach into the drawer.
And then you see it.

One fork — different from the rest.

Its fourth prong isn’t long and sharp like the others.
It’s shorter, wider, and looks like it was snipped off with scissors.

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Vinegar
honey
Cheese
At first glance, you think:

“Did someone break it?”
“Was this a factory mistake?”
“Should I throw it out?”

But wait.

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Garlic bread
egg
Egg
Cheese
Cream cheese
Creamy
Garlic Bread
Cheesecake
bread
Cheesy
If you’ve seen this fork more than once — in your home, at a diner, in a vintage silverware set — it’s not a flaw.