On-the-go cutlery is made from a mix of materials: various stainless steels for blades and flatware, wood used for some knife handles, single-use plastics for disposable utensils, and engineered plastics like POM (polyoxymethylene) for durable knife handles.
Durability is linked to features such as forged construction, high‑carbon steel blades, full‑tang and riveted handles, impact‑ and abrasion‑resistant handle materials like polyoxymethylene (POM), and stainless rivets that add corrosion resistance.