F. Dick 7-inch Straight Tines Fork

A carving fork holds a roast still while the knife does the cutting, and this 7-inch F. Dick fork with straight tines reaches past the crust of a prime rib or a turkey to the center, so the meat does not shift under a sharp slicer. It is made to match the Premier Plus knives.

Forged from a single piece of steel, the fork stays rigid under sideways pressure, which keeps slices even and the knife on line. The straight tines also lift a roast from the pan, turn meat as it sears and move carved slices to the platter.

It also tests roasts and braises for tenderness. The tines slide in easily when the meat is done.

A shorter 6-inch straight tines fork suits smaller roasts and serving, and a blue-handled Premier Plus fork fits color-coded kitchens. Pair it with the Premier Plus 10-inch carving knife or the Superior 12-inch roast beef slicer.