Kitchen Aid Cookware: Calphalon Nylon Spoon Review

When I bought my first house several years ago, I bought a set of OXO kitchen utensils that were cheap. I didn't do much cooking, so I figured they would get me by. I used them for years, but when I got married, we got got a Calphalon Nylon spatula as a wedding gift. I have since replaced all my OXO utensils with Calphalon Nylon ones. I got the four-piece set and just bought this one as an extra since we use the spoon so often.

It's plastic, so you don't have to worry about it splitting or absorbing bacteria like a wooden one. This spoon is well-constructed; you can scoop a heaping pile of mashed potatoes or other heavy foods without it bending. The handle is fairly thick, so it fills the hand better than many others. The grey strip runs almost the entire length of the shaft and is slightly softer than the black body, so it offers a good grip. But the thing that made me switch everything over is its "unibody" construction. Other kitchen utensils have a shaft that tapers to the scoop which is attached to the handle with an adhesive. The problem is that, over time, the seal between the shaft and the handle can open up a bit, which lets in water whether you're using the dishwasher or washing by hand. The water can be annoying when unloading the dishwasher and, at worst, can become tepid while sitting in a drawer, dripping into your food when you take it out for use. There's nowhere for water to get stuck on these, so you don't have to worry about it.

It has been used at very high temperatures on my stove top and sent through the dishwasher dozens of times and is no worse for the wear (whereas my old OXOs have many grooves in the shaft from sitting on the side of a pot for even a short time). You might pay a little more for these, but they are worry-free and will last as long as you want to use them. I actually got a Calphalon Essentials spatula at one point, but the Nylon line is quite a bit better.

FYI: you can save a few bucks by getting the basic Calphalon 4 Pc. Nylon Utensil Set and picking up the rest on an individual basis as needed.

Pros
- Plastic, so more sanitary than wood
- Sturdy construction with thick handle
- Softer grey on handle gives good grip
- Nowhere for water to be accidentally stored

Cons
- More expensive than many other spoons

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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. Stir up a little excitement with Calphalon's nylon cooking spoons. The long handles and extra generous scoop size make maneuvering in the kitchen faster and safer.