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   From: jfindley@cinci.nospam.rr.com   
      
   In article , jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com   
   says...   
   >   
   > Nonsense; the items in one's house are based on price not how elegantly   
   > it was produced.   
   >   
   > It makes no sense to honeycomb the inside of a knife handle as it would   
   > add no functionality and just increase the price.   
      
   Lightweight metal silverware is a bit of a niche area, but there is an   
   existing market.  Titanium spork is a popular item for backpackers.   
   It's insane how light those things are.  Backpackers will spend big   
   bucks to shave an ounce off of a piece of equipment.   
      
   Jeff   
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