I just wanted to know if anybody knows of specific kitchen utensil brands that’re actually worth buying long-term. Or atleast which ones should be avoided.

I’ve wasted time checking reviews for various sets and always find concerning ones between the positives.
I really just need a Spoon, Slotted Spoon, (Flexible) Spatula, and Kitchen Tongs.
A Deep Soup Ladle, Whisk, and Pasta Server would just be convenient.
I don’t expect a set to have a solid cheese grater, so I’ll be buying that separately by default.

Preferences:
I’m trying to avoid exposed metal on the head of the utensils since I’d worry about scratching my pots and pans. Other than that, I’ve got no preference beyond “non putting toxins or its broken off material in my food”. 🤷🏿‍♂️

If this post doesn’t work out, I’ll just start checking reviews for specific utensils. 😑

  • Usually_Lurker
    2•1 year ago

    Not a specific brand, but more of an idea for you. I live somewhat close to a restaurant supply store. The options they have there are of much higher quality and a much more reasonable price than you will find in your typical department store/Williams Sonoma/Sur La Table etc. Some of the common brands they carry are Update/Choice (silicone spatulas) Vollrath (pots/ice cream scoops/dishers)

    Here is an example of a slotted spoon ($0.89) It’s Less than a $1 they have a bunch of other options.

    Not sure if they are still the same quality, but i enjoy using my All Clad Utensils They are heavy duty and also look nice hanging on my wall above my wire shelves in my kitchen corner.

    Restaurant supply places are great to get utility pots and pans / extra spoons/slotted spoons/covers/plastic storage bins etc.

    Also forgot: Oxo tongs, the rest are crap The Fully Metal Ones

    • @benpetersen
      2•10 months ago

      Upvote to go to a restaurant store. Some are better than others and you need to test every item but wow spring loaded tongs, heat resistant scrapers, and cheap but durable knives.

    • trynn
      1•1 year ago

      The Fully Metal Ones

      That’s the important part there. I have an older set of OXO tongs and the clip that holds it closed was made of plastic and eventually broke off. The OXO tongs I have that are all metal have that clip also made of metal and they’ve been rock solid.

    • QuestioningEspecialyOP
      1•1 year ago

      Restaurant supply places are great to get utility pots and pans / extra spoons/slotted spoons/covers/plastic storage bins etc.

      This is the route I’m gonna try to take (finally getting around to it). Other brands mentioned are backup plans.
      Glad other people searching this question will find answers, though.