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?

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As American households embraced:

Faster meals

Casual dining

Space-saving gadgets

Manufacturers responded with multifunctional utensils.

The cutting fork was part of this wave — designed to:

Reduce the number of tools on the table

Make mealtime easier for women (often the primary home cooks)

Add a touch of modern flair to silverware sets