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[BKYLN]

I, along with several other guys on the line at the restaurant I work at, use these spoons. The larger model is a godsend. It holds much more than regular spoons and even "bell/berry" spoons. They are very well-made and sturdy, warranting a $9.50 price tag. I love them because I can sauce, say, a shortrib with 2 spoonfuls instead of 4 with another spoon, which of course is much faster. They are also good for many other uses, as already listed in this thread. I think every line cook should have at least 2. However, I find the smaller version to be little more than a standard tablespoon that you would eat with. Yes, it has a more comfortable shape in the handle, but otherwise is a waste of money IMO.

[TimmDavis]

I just got 4 of the them, two small two large. I'm doing a stage today, to possibly be the garde manger cook at a restaurant here in Portland. Because I am the ultimate nerd, I had them engraved with "Cook free or die". I can't wait to give them a test run today. They're well balanced, and just feel 'right' in my hand. Better than the spoons I was using which were flimsy, I bent one working on beef tartare.

[BKYLN]

Since my previous post, my love for these spoons has grown considerably. I have purchased 3 more of the large spoons, one small one (it was $4.50, so what the hell). Just a few days ago they came out with perforated models in both sizes. I got the email notification and I'll be honest, I felt strange getting so excited about some friggin' spoons, but they're just great. I went up to JB Prince the next day and got 2 large and 1 small perf model. I keep them all in a bain during service and it's amazing how often my entremetier grabs one instead of his/the house spoons.

Edited by BKYLN, 07 February 2010 - 08:45 PM.

[adey73]

In fraternal solidarty is anyone prepared to buy me a few samples and send them to me in the UK? (Please PM me)

All costs met.

(JB Prince want me to spend $300 before they ship to the UK)

Edited by adey73, 10 February 2010 - 05:50 AM.

[ChefCrash]

I had a chance to look at these spoons. One can't imagine their size until one sees them.
In the photo the spoon on the right is one of my table spoons (which is largish compared to others).

[andiesenji]

I have a lot of spoons of different shapes and many sizes from the standard tablespoon to the very large sauce spoon.

I recently got one of these: http://www.cheftools...ctinfo/06-2530/

And I love it. I ordered two more, one for a spare and one to send to my daughter. Far too often, when I find something like this that becomes a necessary part of my kitchen tool collection, it is discontinued and I lose the original. Thus a spare!
I am considering placing an order for a few more to use as gifts.

I saw it being used in one of the YouTube videos for drizzling a fruit syrup in the spiral formed on top of whipped cream in a parfait glass at the table. I know it is easy to do the same thing with squeeze bottles in the kitchen, but you don't want an unattractive utility item like a plastic bottle at an elegantly appointed table.

[ScoopKW]

Andie, I would love to see you do a side-by-side comparison of those two spoons.

I'm guessing I would prefer the Kunz, because it's more "spoon like." The above spoon looks interesting, but also looks more ladle-like.

[Fat Guy]

My wife just bought me the large perforated. I'm very excited. Will report back when I use it.

[ScottyBoy]

I am a huge advocate for these spoons and have my name ground into each one of the big monsters. The are gold on the line and if one is missing at the end of the night there is a break to find it and return, also only your trusted friends can barrow, and it better be crystal clean when it comes back! They're just one of those things in a kitchen.

[Raoul Duke]

Just got the new Saveur and lo and behold on page 102 is the Gray Kunz spoon and a blurb about how Craig Koketsu acquired his.

[Fat Guy]

I was using one of my Gray Kunz spoons (original large) last night and reflecting on the fact that nobody else has made a spoon that comes close. When you think of all the attention knives get, it's amazing how little serious thought has been given to spoons.

[slkinsey]

What do you use the perforated one for?

[Fat Guy]

The two things I've used it for lately were for taking poached eggs out of the water and fishing dumplings out. I'm not sure it was better for either of those things than any other spoon, but it does match the other Kunz spoons. I guess for something really delicate it might be gentler than a lesser spoon.

[edwardsboi]

I've heard the Gray Kunz spoon is great for making quenelles and for saucing, but what about functions in the kitchen?

Is it too short to baste the top of food with butter when you're cooking it on the stovetop, a la Fatguy method for steaks?

[Dave the Cook]

I've heard the Gray Kunz spoon is great for making quenelles and for saucing, but what about functions in the kitchen?

Is it too short to baste the top of food with butter when you're cooking it on the stovetop, a la Fatguy method for steaks?

I find either size (depending on the pan I'm using and how big the steak is or how many I'm cooking) well-suited for this purpose.

[&roid]

I've not had one of the Gray Kunz spoons but for basting I LOVE the offset spoon that Michael Ruhlman does: http://ruhlman.com/2...-offset-spoons/

[JeanneCake]

I am considering buying a large and small for each of the chefs at my major accounts as a thank you gift for their business over the past year. Is it lame? Or would make a well appreciated gift?

[ScottyBoy]

I personally would love to get a gift like that.

[radtek]

[drool]

The moment I saw these they were instantly familiar. I recently inherited some of my mother's ancient Oneida Stainless Community flatware service for 40 or so. To my irritation it wasn't divided evenly and sister got the bulk of it. Most likely purchased in the 50's. I haven't seen any flatware like it when it comes to the spoon curvature.

I've been using the tablespoon when cooking since I didn't have an intermediate sized spoon. After seeing the above pic the large was brought out and looks nearly identical to the Kunz spoon in form except for the handle. These are the saucing/serving(?) spoon, tablespoon and teaspoon:



I don't think the heft and balance is the same but will give the large one a whirl for a while and see how it performs. It's like wanting a pair of Raybans though- I'll probably order the Kunz' set as a christmas present to myself...