I have a thing for backpacking spoons. Titanium, bamboo, or some kind of food safe plastic. A spoon is something I use pretty much every day on the trail. I had a name brand long handled spoon laying around, so I decided to take it to the shop and make it my creation. I have always found great joy in making something my own, or maybe it's just that I can't help leaving good enough alone.

The spoon was long handled. I took about an inch off of it. Polished titanium is much more pleasant to eat from than the rougher finishes so I polished the whole spoon. I then took it to the wire wheel to give it a brushed finish. Took a small endmill and put a hole at the top. Tied up a small suede loop for aesthetics. Finally, I took it to the laser marker to add my initials.

So yeah... this is what I do in my spare time when I'm not out hiking.

Didn't do it to save weight. Just to make it my own.

Regards,
Fastfox

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