FISH FORK
Length: 7¼ to 7¾ inches, for fish with an extra wide left tine and optional notch.

LUNCHEON FORK
Length: About 6¾ inches, found more often in older sets of flatware.

FRUIT FORK
Length: About 6¼ inches, used more often in Europe for cut fruit.

SALAD FORK
Length: About 6 inches, with flatter and slightly broader tines for cutting thick lettuce or veggies.

Sometimes grooved or connected by a rod.

Used in formal and informal dining, also for appetizers.

DESSERT FORK
Length: 6 to 7 inches, narrower than a salad fork.

For cutting firm desserts, used in formal and informal dining.

ICE-CREAM FORK
Features a wide shallow bowl with three tines.

Used to scoop and eat soft ice cream.

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