Junk, JUNK, sharp edges and unsafe!A pair of not only junk, but unsafe scoops. Reviews said the aluminum rusted, so use stainless. I can't validate these are stainless, but magnets do NOT stick to them - they don't stick to stainless.THE WORST PART IS THE SHARP EDGES!!!! It looks like they just split and flared out the handle (see photo) to somewhat weld these to the scoop. I just realized a few days ago I kept hitting that weld with a full scoop of ice and it was cutting me. These are SO FLIMSY, when left in the ice machine they flex and will probably break soon. I was not paying attention and they literally shipped directly from Hong Kong a long time after order.Since I ordered them I've seen these scoops everywhere from WalMart ($2), to Bed Bath OXO ($10) and many others. I'm just taking a hit on this one and throwing in the trash. I knew they were too many for too cheap, but dangerous, NO.1A bit of a design flaw. Otherwise OKI liked the idea of Stainless Steel since all I buy are Stainless Steel products.I haven't found discoloration as some have mentioned. One should NOT wash any Stainless with either abrasives nor harsh chemicals.What I disliked is the handle, it makes my hand hurt trying to scoop ice cream. Too sharp an edge for my taste. If the ice cream were soft then there would be no problem, but who leaves out a carton of ice cream to let it melt, before making a few scoops, only to be freezer burnt after the melted ice is stuck back into the freezer. If the handle was round without digging into the skin, then this scooper be an excellent product. It certainly reasonably priced enough.3Poor Quality, Tack Welded.These scoops are incredibly flimsy and poorly made. The set of two that I received do not match in size, shape, or the angle at which the handle is attached. The handle is attached with tack welds, which means they might last a week or might last years, depending on how little they are used, what they are used for, and the quality of the weld. These will not hold up to heavy use for any amount of time.This is the type of item you receive from your local Supercenter. While these are made in India, this product is the same quality of all those items from China in the isles that look like what you need but don't work for their intended purpose when you get them home. And because of the price it's always easier to just throw them away or give them to that relative you don't like instead of returning them. That is what you are getting if you purchase these.How these have gotten four stars I will never know.1Good Enough.These are not especially special, but are special enough for the price. I suppose paying more would get more, like a more solid and smoother handgrip. Probably the pricier kinds feel less flimsy. But these are quite good enough for me to dip a daily portion out of the dry cat food bag. I bet they would work as well as an indoor gardening trowel for small pots. They are not going to break if you step on them, and aluminum will not rust. All things considered, I am pleased with my purchase.5Good But Watch the Handle ComfortI wanted to replace my light plastic ice scoop. These seemed to be what I was looking for. Something with a bit more of an edge to break up the ice in our bar ice maker. They are light weight, but have the metal edge I was looking for to do the job. The scoop is a bit smaller than the plastic one replaced, but no big deal. What did recently concern me it that the metal edge on the handle is a bit uncomfortable when using with some force. It almost feels like you might cut your hand using them (but didn't). I can't say I notice that at first, so be a bit careful in using the handle on these scoops. Except for the issue with the handle I would have given these a five star rating.4Sharp edgesVery thin and flimsy. Guess this is why they are so cheap. If not careful, I imagine these could easily cut someone as they feel like a thin piece of metal! Some of the seams are not welded properly. I am concerned about letting my kids use these. I thought I would use them for scooping ice but they have now been downgraded to scooping dog food where they some how got a dent on the handle just sitting in the dog food bin.1rough edgesThe quality is not great. The edges were not smooth, rather that it felt unfinished, as though it missed being sanded down and rounded off! It's a cheaper quality than what it appears online. It would do the job but I returned it looking for a better quality item. Good speedy delivery though!3Price is decentThese light weight scoops are good for my purpose. Use them for baking, scooping out dry ingredients. I do like them even though one of them has harmless marks from the manufacturer. Wish they were a little smaller.I cannot write any more reviews because Amazon blocks me from that one feature. It lets me order and lets me give seller feedback. I have not abused any of Amazon's rules. It keeps telling me to enter their code from an email. I've done this several times, and it still claims it can't verifty me. But, it sure lets me send in an order!4Stainless steel 6 oz. scoop !!!!These scoops work so well with your ice cubes. You can scoop up about 4 to 6 ounces of ice to fill your glass before adding drinkTo the glass. I intentionally bought a refrigerator that uses ice cube trays and a bin holding the ice. This scoop works so well withThis system. Thank you for a quality product!5Do the job, but look and feel cheap.Ok, they do the job. But, if you're using them for a party or entertaining and want something that looks nice, they're pretty cheap looking and I suspect flimsy. Honestly, I have trowels that are stronger than these and would probably be better off using the trowels instead of these in the big ice bucket/cooler/muck bucket for parties. So, while these do the job, they live in our party bin for outdoor parties. And I'll be ordering higher quality and nicer looking scoops for nice entertaining.3
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