Kitchen Aid Cookware: Calphalon Nylon Slotted Turner Review

We received a variety of these Calphalon nylon utensils (including this slotted turner) as a gift almost a year ago. They are defintiely heat resistant, but they have not proven to be very durable in other regards. I am already looking to replace them and won't be buying this "model" again for a couple of reasons:

First, the edges have "flaked". I am not sure how else to describe it, they aren't exactly cracked but layers of the material have peeled away and this caused little bits of the utensil to break free and add unwanted "seasoning" to my dishes.

Second, they bend fairly easily- not too bad, but enough to be annoying.The silicon grip peeled up at the stress point within weeks. It appears that the grip just isn't mounted well and comes apart a little more with each use.

Third, though they claim to be dishwasher safe, one pass through the washer left them with what look like bleach stains.

Overall I am not completely dissatisfied, after all they do the job (albeit with mediocre performance). I don't feel like the purchase price of these would be a waste by any means, they certainly perform better than cheapo plastic utensils.However, I have used better and would recommend considering an alternative.

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Product Description:
Newly redesigned Calphalon Nylon Utensils feature a unique "grip-anywhere handle" that lets you decide where to hold it. Crafted with heat-resistant soft-touch silicone accents, these utensils give you a perfect balance of comfort and control. Innovative head designs make dozens of cooking tasks easier. Take a turn for the better. Calphalon turners are comfortable where they should be --in the handles, and the flexible head will slide easily under food. Their long handles and generous size make maneuvering in the kitchen faster and safer. All edges are tapered for easy turning.