Abstract: The eating implement comprises a tong-like shaped body with two rod-like members interconnected by means of a resilient-elastic web, said members having pointed ends, the tong members being curved in accordance with the curvature of the prongs of a fork and after pressing together automatically spring back into their initial position on removing the external pressure. Thus, an eating implement is obtained which, in the same way as oriental chopsticks, makes it possible to take up pieces of food and guide same to the mouth and which can also be used in the same way as a conventional fork.