RSVP Endurance Spring Whisk, 9-1/4-Inch (1 Pack)

I have been using this whisk for 40 years and now sharing it with my grandsons wedding shower.

Mini whisks are hard to find in most cookware shops. Years ago, I found this set of one 5-inch whisk and one 7-inch whisk in a cookware shop and haven't found the same brand (R.S.V.P.) since. They are made of a heavier gauge of stainless than the few other 7-inch whisks I've seen and the stainless steel is of a high quality. I run them in the dishwasher all the time and have seen no rust at all. The 5-inch one is the one I use most frequently and it is nearly impossible to find one in a store.These whisks are the ideal tool to mix small quantities in a small bowl. The "business end" is about 2-inches long, so this isn't the tool for whisking, for example: 6 eggs and a bit of cream ... I use the 5-inch one almost daily to make a vinaigrette for salad for 2. My vessel of choice for the dressing is a 5-inch mortar (the pestle being used to mash garlic and salt together before whisking in the vinegar) or a small Suribachi (Japanese grater bowl). This whisk combines the ingredients well and will sit in the bowl without falling out while you reach for the pepper, etc. or go to give the dressing a final whisking before using it.The 7-inch whisk which also has a small "business end" is handy for combining mixtures in a glass measuring cup or a drinking glass. But a fork works just as well for those tasks, so it's the shorter 5-inch model that I find indispensable. I was most happy to find this product at Amazon and as a testament to its quality, I'm not replacing my 8-year old ones ... I bought these to give to friends and to have a spare set.

This has become my favorite 'little' whisk! I have been using this for more than 6 months now and washing it in the dishwasher, it still looks good as new, no rust or tarnish! At 9 1/4" long, handle is 4 3/4", whisk is 4 1/2", and just over 3/4" wide at the widest point, this whisk is very slim! The handle is quite slim and although I have arthritis I have no problem holding on to it at all. But it absolutely has a place in my kitchen! I seem to use it more and more all the time. I use it to mix turbinado sugar into iced herb tea and homemade lemonade/limeade. Because we eat organically I make most of our sauces and condiments from scratch and this whisk is the perfect size for mixing up anywhere from a couple of Tablespoons to 1 1/2 to 2 cups. Remember the whisk part is 4 1/2" so just keep your mixture shallower than that. I also use it when I make Organic Lip Balm, Organic Herbal Healing Balm, Organic Body Butter, and any of my other organic concoctions that need to be mixed in small to medium amounts (I just sterilize before food use again).I really could use several of these in my kitchen, I really hate having to wash something to use it!If you are considering purchasing this...go for it! You won't regret it! If you only use it for mixing turbinado into you tea it will be worth it! By the way, I paid full price for mine, no discount, no freebie...this is an honest and true review!

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This is one of my favorite kitchen tools. I use it often. It is perfect for making smooth gravy or polenta. It instantly breaks up lumps and it lightly brushes the bottom of the pan as you stir to help prevent sticking and burning. I have had mine for nine years and it has held up well.

Information from the package label/website: Made in Taiwan for RSVP International, Inc. Seattle, WA, entirely of 18/8 stainless steel, 9 1/4" in length, dishwasher safe, "Increase your whisking power with the springy, bouncy coil that blends and whips faster and easier than traditional shape whisks. Use to blend or whip eggs, cream, dressings, smooth gravy or sauces, or whisk up and down to froth milk for beverages".The one I received is not quite the full 9 1/4 at 9 1/8" x nearly 2". It is nice and springy as it should be, standing up in the pan on its own without tipping over. Should it tip over it will not fall down into my 9" pan. I like the simplicity of this (no extraneous failure-prone parts). The sturdy coil is attached to the sturdy handle without any visible welds or glue and seems to be held together by the coil tension. For thorough cleaning of the top of the coil where the handle is inserted, there is room to use a plastic dental pick/brush to clean on each side of the inserted handle should it be needed. I personally find this handle awkward and would prefer a straight handle to the separated one this has (it's what I'm used to using and I like it better for stirring). With this I have the hope of durability, though, and I doubt I will need to buy a replacement. This has been making quick work of mixing sugar water for my local hummingbirds, which will be the main its main job. If the handle were straight, I would give it 5 stars.

Every morning I do my version of "bullet proof" coffee which involves adding grass fed butter and MCT oil to my coffee. When you read about it on the net, you'll see recommendations for put all of the above in a "bullet" or blender to make sure the oil are dispersed ... something stirring with a spoon can't effectively do. There was no way I was going to put all that in my blender every morning and have to clean an oily blender to say nothing of really cool down the coffee. I have been using mini whisks for years on various tasks (mainly blending individual salad dressing in the bottom of a serving bowl) and know how well they immersify. This only is all stainless steel, so no corrosion, and longer narrower whisk area. Works perfectly, easy clean up! This one seems to be made well as it's been in use every day for some time now.

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While I love the tiny wooden whisk, I love being able to use this for the mylk, collagen powder or MCT oil as well - and then I throw it in the dishwasher. It's great for traveling too - simple, easy to use and clean even in a hotel bathroom sink.