Bambu Large Review

We were impressed with how well this organic bamboo utensil performed despite its low price tag to weight ratio. Tests showed that this is a comfortable and reliable eating tool. It outperformed most models at cooking as it did not scratch the Teflon pan. Weighing a hair under 0.3 oz, this product competes against the most expensive of ultra-light utensils but costs 50% less than some options.

Performance Comparison

Eating

The traditionally shaped handle gives the Bambu Large a familiar feel in hand and enables the user to imagine they are eating with a regular utensil. The bamboo material provides a pleasant mouthfeel when eating. However, a couple of testers did starkly disagree on this point, preferring the mouthfeel of the metal contenders.

The bowl of this spork is quite shallow, slightly limiting what testers can shovel into their faces in those important post-adventure hanger moments. Despite the low fluid carrying capacity, we still found this fork a comfortable and useful eating tool in most scenarios.

Durability

The bamboo material withstood a rigorous period of testing, and we were surprisingly impressed with its durability as after initial testing, there was no evidence of significant wear.

We wanted to probe the limits of this model and so further tested it by using it as a bottle opener. After multiple attempts, chips were notched into the handle of our utensil. Testers opted to use alternative methods rather than to continue and risk damaging this likable tool.

Cooking

The Bambu spork outperformed almost all models at cooking. The bamboo material doesn't conduct heat as rapidly as its titanium rival meaning you can keep your utensil in the heat for longer without burning those fingertips.

Unlike almost all other metal models, the bamboo did not scratch any of our pans during cooking, even after extensive stirring and scraping. It did not scrape the Teflon-coated GSI Pinnacle testing pan and showed no sign of deterioration during our evaluation period.

Cleaning

The Bambu did not perform as well as some other models in the lick-clean test. Although bamboo has antibacterial properties, old food stuck in between the tines never feels sanitary. In keeping with the advertised claims, this product did well against stains. We tested it with the juiciest of beat salads and found after an initial pink tinge, the dye washed out, and the bamboo returned to its previous natural glory.

Given the bamboo construction, the manufacturer does not recommend you throw this in the dishwasher once you get home. Cleaning this utensil is not our favorite adventure, especially after cooking mac and cheese. Although less porous than a wooden tool, it is noticeably less wipeable than the titanium models. Hot water and some finger rubbing action pay dividends when washing up after a meal of mac n cheese.

Value

The Bambu crushes it in the value department. The product is reliable and comfortable to use and utilizes sustainable materials. It comes in at half the price of some of the other performers, which will make it a popular choice for any eco-conscious buyer.

Conclusion