OXO Good Grips Silicone Spoon Spatula - White

Unlike a spatula that may be used when baking, this has a far longer and narrower blade in order to allow access into the narrow-necked jars as typically used for honey, preserves such as jams, marmalade and chutneys as well as sauces such as horseradish, tartare etc. It is also slightly concave on one side, a shallow spoon in effect, to better contain the substance being extracted. "OXO Good Grips Silicone Jar Spatula - White" is partly of silicone which will make it quite heat-resistant should it be ever used while cooking (quite unlikely as there are others that are better suited) and, as part of the 'OXO Good Grips' range, provides an excellent and very comfortable, rubberised grip.A long-term fan of the brand, the original introduction came many years ago as a proposed work-around for a family member's arthritic hands. That was a potato peeler that lasted for about 12 years and its continuing longevity led to additional purchases. In later years, some were purchased for personal use not as aids to combat an impairment but purely for their inherent quality, longevity and ease of use. Several are now owned and regularly used. They may be slightly more expensive than others but the price difference isn't great and is more than compensated by other advantages.This spatula has the obvious advantage of overall length which should allow it to reach into quite deep jars and its relatively long blade is able to hold a reasonable amount. The blade can also be used to spread when required using the reverse, convex side, for example in cake-making for icing or cake fillings in the absence of a palette knife although its shaft is quite stiff.Although many of the brand's products are available from Amazon and other UK-based sellers, this was only available from Amazon USA making delivery slower, especially as it was 'Pending Despatch' for about a week.

A fairly typical baker's spatula often used to wipe around a bowl to remove as much of its ingredients as possible and shaped to approximately match the rounded bottoms of some bowls and the squared ones of others. "OXO Good Grips Silicone Medium Spatula - White" is partly of silicone which will make it quite heat-resistant should it be used while cooking and, as part of the 'OXO Good Grips' range, provides an excellent grip with its soft-touch handle. The blade is neither too stiff nor too soft and works well. The overall length is sufficient to keep your fingers out of a sticky mixture and away from the heat if used when cooking.A long-term fan of the brand, the original introduction came courtesy of an Occupational Therapist who provided a product for use by an older relative with arthritis to enable her to continue to bake and cook, both of which she loved doing. Additional OXO products were later purchased to further assist that individual and later for personal use when incapacity took hold on the original user. Several items are now owned and regularly used simply because of their inherent quality, excellent design and easy usability. They may be slightly more expensive than some competing products, but the price difference isn't great and more than compensated by greater functionality.This is to replace another which is all nylon, very stiff and more easily heat damaged. This is by far the superior product on several levels.

I was wanting a small rubbery spatula for using on my jars of mayo/jam/mustard etc when they get low. I was wanting something small and extremely flexible that would also last. There are tons of cheaper non brands out there and I didnt want to waste my money on something that wouldnt last. This looked the closest I could find. Now that its here, its larger than I wanted, the handle is quite long, I dont think it needs to be this long - I mean how big are flipping jars??? The spatula part is okay, I was hoping for something more flexible but saying that Im sure will do the job. Its just bigger and firmer than I personally was looking for. I will be keeping it until I find something better. Im happy to get the good make as Im sure it will last. Someone please make smaller kitchen items, we are not all huge blinking ogres!

We like OXO products and like most of their range this is robust and good value for money. The only negative is that for some purposes this spatula is a little too robust. It doesn’t have the flexibility of some cheaper spatulas and so can’t be used to ensure that every scrap of whatever you are mixing will be extracted from the bowl. That said, it is extremely useful for folding two preparations together, even where quantities are significant. I’m sure it will be great for hand mixing the fruit into a large Christmas cake or similar. No hesitation in recommending this item with reservations as stated.

Great spatula but after a while the handle became very sticky and unpleasant to hold. Maybe it would have been better washed up by hand.I liked the design so much I've ordered two more and will not put them in the dishwasher.I wonder why this item is not covered by the manufacturer's warranty!

I use this silicone spatula on my pots to prevent them getting scrapped or damaged and this is a great alternative to wooden spoons or metal kitchen utensils. I have found this washes well, it is sturdy and strong and perfect for everyday use. So far it has not discoloured and I have also washed it in the dishwasher. It has a non slip handle for easy gripping and a hole in the handle where you could put a piece of string and hang it it. My spatula fits in my cutlery drawer when not in use or in the dishwasher. I only bought one but may by another as it is very useful.

I love this spatula as it's so handy for getting into jars and scraping out the last bits. Also really good for baking, as you can have more manoeuvrability. Longterm use can cause a split across the spatula though.