What are the specific parts of eating utensils called? [closed]

A knife has a handle and a blade. A spoon has a handle and a... Bowl? A fork has a handle and... Spikes? Prongs?

I guess this can be extended to more esoteric cutlery such as sporks.


Solution 1:

A spoon has a bowl. A fork merges at its neck into a root carrying prongs or tines

Parts of a fork
Parts of a spoon
Source: Visual dictionary online 1 and 2

Solution 2:

Bowl:

the hollow of a spoon

(M-W)

Parts of a spoon

(visualdictionaryonline.com)

Solution 3:

More generally, the part of any implement that performs its function is known as the business end.

Merriam-Webster:
[T]he end with, from, or through which a thing's function is fulfilled

American Heritage Dictionary:
The part of a weapon or tool, usually at the front, that inflicts damage or performs work.