Wooden Knives and Forks for Polar Explorers (May, 1939)
Wooden Knives and Forks for Polar Explorers
Making wooden tableware for use by polar explorers is a curious side line of an Oregon woodworker. From carefully selected wood, he fashions knives, forks, and spoons that will be taken along by expeditions to the arctic and antarctic. At the extremely low temperatures encountered in the polar regions, metal cutlery freezes to the hands of persons using it.
Looks like this is one Oregonian who’s lost a few knuckles on his left hand.
Comment by Nick Moffitt — March 23, 2008 @ 4:13 am