Commuting - carbon forks (non racing)

Hundreds of lookalike carbon racing forks to choose from, but hardly any non-racing ones.
Ive seen some flat-bar fitness bikes and a few CX models with carbon forks. Is anyone using these. Do they hold up to commuting use?
Does anyone make forks for cantelever or long-drop caliper brakes, with fender eyelets, sold as separate items ?

<quick google search later>
anyone heard of these?
http://www.interlocracing.com/forks.html

All the catostrophic failures of carbon forks/seatposts/handlebars kind of scare me for commuting... You have to be religious to check on the forks for microscopic cracks. I gather if they hold up to CX use they would probably do ok for commuting...

Having said that, I did once ride to work with my Look carbon bike with a carbon fork on it... Does that count? :)

Jay

I commute everyday on a road bike with a Reynolds Ouzo Pro Aero fork. I probably wouldn't use it in a world where I had money to spend on multiple bikes tailored to every little use, but it is the fork that came with my bike which I use for both commuting and weekend riding. I haven't had any problems with the fork other than it won't accept a road bike fender (I have an old beater I ride in the rain that does accept road bike fenders).

I know you can get Carbon Cyclocross forks that support Cantilever brakes and should have enough clearance for a fender. They would definately be strong enough to hold up to commuting.

What are the advantages of a carbon fork over steel apart from the weight diff.?? when used for commuting or everyday recrearion riding

Good question, esp when comparing a cheaper carbon fork to a better (custom made Reynolds 531) fork of the same price.