OZARK Trail Hobo Tool - 7-in-1

First of all, I was a professional maintenance mechanic for almost 25 yrs. This is one of the BEST products manufactured anywhere, pound for pound. I bought a few of these yrs. ago, but I can't remember where. Don't buy the same thing from another manufacturer that's looks the same but smaller - NO GO. Also, there's another manufacturer that makes these and they look almost IDENTICAL, but they're not, they're 3 times cheaper. The working end is just a tad smaller, and it's just enough smaller to bother you, at least me. I know because I just bought one trying to save money. I just ended up back on here and bought an Ozark . The OZARK brand is awesome. I wouldn't buy any of those other products that 'snap' together or pivot in or out, etc. I did see one folding utensil type tool on here that looks cool, but almost cost $500. I would not buy any of those products. When you go to use them, you won't want to, because it's not like eating with real utensils. However, when you eat with an OZARK TRAIL FORK/SPOON/KNIFE COMBO, you'll want to use one of these because it feels like you're eating with the real thing. I had to buy another one and just got it today. When I'm eating with one of these, it feels so comfortable, you'll want to keep using it. I use mine everyday, eating Chinese food, etc. They put the knife on the opposite side of the fork so you can use them together if you have to eat a steak, or cut potatoes. Also, if you're looking for a cool gift, that WORKS, buy one of these! You don't have to be a camper neither. If you actually had people over for dinner, and put these down on the tablecloth, I'm sure in a formal setting you would get funny looks - but AFTER they would START EATING, they wouldn't know the difference. But if you're buying a gift for somebody, and you give it to them, just get them to use it, at least once! DO NOT let your eyes drift and look at all of those other fancy utensils that clip or twist together. They'll get thrown in a box somewhere and NEVER get used. With the Ozark product, you could even put it in one in your vehicle's glove compartment and take it to work. Another thing, these things don't really rust easy. If you keep it in your outside shed or your basement with a high moisture content, or somewhere water is getting to it somehow, that's the only way they could rust - if at all. I worked machine shop a few yrs. ago too, and generally if it's stainless steel, it's NOT going to rust. Another point, these utensils are matching pairs and only go together with the other side that came with it, like a mechanical union in plumbing. When they make these, where they connect together, the two parts that you bought together won't mix with another pair. it's just the way they're positioned on the jig when they make them. I use mine everyday, and these are easy to wash too. I just squirt dish-washing soap on them and shake the water off and then use a paper towel to dry them.

I have had the exact model for many, many, years. It works like new. Good size and shape. No exaggeration. I use it for work. I love it.I ordered an extra just to have. The knife steel is surprisingly good and sharpens well and stays sharp.I would recommend no other. If you're camping or packing lunch, this is the way to go.

These work really well for eating basic meals ( they are a pain when stirring meals because the rest of the tool gets really nasty and dirty) but if your meal is already cooked up and you just need something to eat with, they work great! you definitely want to get a couple sets though if you are camping with more than one person. The two pieces you see here are linked together and only have one of each utensil. These are nice and easy to pack and keep everything in one place. Very useful and worth the price.

I've had one of these for over ten years, actually bought at Walmart back in the day. It is a must have for camping. Forget plastic cutlery it's bad for the planet. This washes up great under faucet and now ready for the next meal.I just bought this for my son from Amazon since I couldn't find at Wally world any longer.Good deal buy this!

Nice compact set. Blade needs to be sharpened even though it's ready to be used.

I love this thing. I've had a few over the years, never had one break, they either got lost or stolen. Yeah Wal-Mart has them for a lower price, but If you buy from Wal-Mart, your just supporting slavery, and helping to further to destroy our economy. The "tool" is the best of its kinds. I have tried many others, but this one is by far the best

I love this tool. I use it all the time when I go out hiking/camping or even at work.I’m not sure why other people are having some rust problems because I’m not. Not sure if they’re putting it in the dishwasher but I hand wash mine once I’m done using it.

A very nice tool, but it is $3.97 at Walmart