Manufactured of the toughest stainless steel, these superb nesting spoons are oval in shape to reach into the smallest spice jar. The gently curved handles curl under, so the spoons can sit securely on the counter without tipping over. You won’t have to worry about capacity measurement decals wearing off over time: Cuisipro stamps the capacity right into the handle of these measuring spoons. This set includes all the “odd sizes” that makes cooking a breeze. This set includes: “pinch,” 1/8, 2/3, 1 1/2, 2 tsps. They attach to a removable clip, or can nest for storage.
Audrey Mays –
Easy to useI can put these spoons in small spice bottles
MONICA ZEIGLER –
Very accurateCompared it to other measure spoons. This was very accurate.
N. Michaels –
Decent quality but needs a 1/3 instead of 2/3 tspGood quality. Nice set. I really like the pinch spoon that it has a metric measurement and thats its half of 1/8th. The 1/2 Tbsp often comes in handy as well as the 2 tsp. The 2/3 tsp is practically useless however, and I have one of the regular cuisipro spoon sets so I didn’t really need an extra 1/8th size. What recipe ever calls for a 2/3 tsp? You can make 2/3 tsp with two 1/3 tsp but the only way to get 1/3 tsp from the 2/3 is to measure two – 2/3rds, then subtract 1 tsp. But thats too much trouble. Anyways, I really only bought this for three of the five spoons.I was also hoping I could combine the two sets; the regular and the odd size cuisipo, and that they would nest. Well that was a novel Idea except for the fact that these were not designed to be able to do that, apparently. Plus the two sets were made in different countries; China vs India. The reason they were not able to nest was because the curved ends were not curved to the same degree. I however was able to take a pair of needle nose pliers and curve the handle of my three best odd sized spoons in order to get them to nest with the rest. It was tedious but I did it carefully and it worked. However the 2 tsp doesn’t nest cleanly with the 1 Tbsp to I left that one out. The tip of the 2 tsp spoon rubs the inner tip of the 1 Tbsp. So really I only added the pinch and 1/2 Tbsp to my regular sized set but I like it just fine that way and can still pull out the 2 tsp on occasion when I need it.The 2/3 tsp has taken a position at the back of my silverware drawer I guess its useful as an arbitrary stir spoon from time to time when I run out of clean spoons to use for my tea or coffee. They should switch this set to offer a 1/3 tsp instead of 2/3 and either a 1.5 Tbsp or 2 Tbsp instead of the redundant 1/8 tsp. Alternately instead of the 1/8, they could instead offer a half pinch; whats apparently called a smidgen or a 1/32 tiny measuring spoon for those extra special recipes and home chemistry geeks out there like myself. An accurate 1/32 tiny tsp would actually be really helpful for measuring out salts and special nutrient supplements on my gram scale. I don’t want to buy the novelty mini measuring spoon sets that lack an imprint of the actual metric measurements on them. Thats why I like cuisipro because they have them.Last thing to mention is that eh original set of cuisipro spoons I got a few years back that were from India are made with a thicker gauge of stainless steel. The odd side measurement spoon metal thickness is probably half that of the original regular set. In other words now they are being made to a cheaper standard than before. The handles can be bent with moderate pressure. Wasn’t the case with the original ones.
KS Granny –
It has its drawbacks, but where else are you going to find a 2/3 tsp measuring spoon?Now that I’m cooking for one, I often have to divide recipes by two, three, or even six or more. With the 2/3 tsp and 1-1/2 tsp, this makes it easier. However, I wish it had a 1/3 tsp instead of the 1 tsp; any set has a 1 tsp, and this would be a supplementary set for most people, I would think (I bought it as a supplement to the Norpro 8-piece set).The ring is less convenient than the Norpro set: it’s a heavy-duty version of the classic keychain ring, so you have to pry open one end of the ring (not difficult), slide the desired spoon under it and all the way around to remove it. Or, of course, you can take them all off and toss them into a compartment of your untensil organizer.I’m not too keen on the oval shape, either. The boxy rectangular shape of the Norpro is much more versatile for narrow spice bottles, and I believe it’s inherently more accurate because of the greater depth than these shallow tapering spoons.
Amazon Customer –
Accurate, sturdy, and oval shape fits into more spice bottlesI bought these measuring spoons on the recommendation by the editors of Cook’s Illustrated magazine. I generally find their reviews to be spot-on. Cook’s accepts no advertising, so they have no advertisers they must please. They recommended these spoons for their accuracy and their oval shape, and I find those recommendations to be absolutely accurate. They do indeed fit into more small spice bottles than do round measuring spoons.On top of that, these spoons are smooth, highly polished, and very attractive. The handles have a bend at the end farthest from the bowl that keeps the spoon upright and level if I need to set it down – a nice feature. The same bend means when I put the larger spoons on a shoulder hook on the rack in my kitchen, they don’t hang perfectly straight, but I find I can live with that little hiccup.
the Flying Noun –
Nice productSo happy I bought these. I bake often, and these have saved the back and forth of using two measuring spoons I need to use for most recipes. The first time I poured 1 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla into that size spoon, I felt I’d spent my money wisely. I like the weight of the spoons, the fact that the size is stamped into the handle, and the fact that these don’t have any joints between the bowl and handle. I don’t like the curve at the end of the spoons, and would change that aspect of the design. I suppose it makes stacking the spoons easier, but for my purpose it is annoying. Because I do bake often, I have several sets of measuring spoons that I keep in a small crock on the counter for ease of use. The curve in the handles interferes with getting these and other spoons in and out easily. If I had my wish, the handles would be flat. Another thing I would change is that I would drop the 1/8th teaspoon measurement, and add one for 3/4 teaspoon.
Mary Laiuppa –
Okay to fill in my set but still lackingI own a set of Cuisipro measuring cups and the regular spoons.I bought these mostly for the 1.5 tsp because that is pretty standard for making bread.But there is an 1/8th tsp on this and an 1/8th tsp on my other set. This redundancy is inefficient, especially for a set that costs more than the regular one. I would have preferred a 1/3 tsp rather than the duplicate 1/8.It would have been nice for them to include a 2 TABLESPOON measure. This is a standard that Cuisipro does not provide. That is 1/8th cup and they don’t offer that in their measuring cups nor the 2 TBSP in their spoon measures. Shame on you Cuisipro. If you drink coffee, you need an 1/8th cup or 2 TBSP measure.
ArizonaGirl –
Great Measuring SpoonsI used plastic measuring spoons for years. Some had the markings come off the handle. Some got stains on them after repeated use. Never again! I love these stainless steel measuring spoons. They are easy to clean, as stuff does not stick to them much in the first place. I don’t have to pry things out of them. The shape makes them easy to insert in jars, and the long handles makes it easy to get them to the bottom of a jar without getting whatever is in the jar on my hands. The curved handles mean that they will sit level on a flat surface when set down.Update. I like these so much I am back to buy a second set.
Dee –
Pretty good, I’d say, but ….I bought this set because: first, I needed another 1/2 tablespoon measurement which got me to purchase one separately. However, in this set, the 2/3 teaspoon intrigued me as I read that using two 1/3 teaspoons is not the same as using one 2/3 teaspoon.The same idea as far as the 2 teaspoons measuring spoon – that might come in handy, too. I have a few 1/8 teaspoons, but can always use more, so that wasn’t a loss. Pinch is a measuring spoon that I’ve not often seen, and as it was included was a plus.I would give this set 5 stars, except that I own another set (standard set) by Amco which is much sturdier in weight and not as thin, which I have to compare. The Amco also has the non-tilt rest.
cheesypoof –
Nice accurate measuring spoons in Odd sizesThis review is for the Odd sized Cuisipro set, not the normal sizes. Both the normal and odd sized sets are great spoons with elongated shape to fit in skinny spice jars. The spoons are deep rather than wide/shallow allowing for more accurate measurement. One must be careful when cooking because they tend to hold more than say a regular spoon you would eat at the table with, so recipes which were made by people who did not have dedicated measuring spoons and used their tableware will end up having too much spice when measured accurately. I really only bought this set to get the “pinch” spoon. If the normal set included the pinch spoon, I would not have bought this set at all. I like to create 100% accurate re-creatable recipes so I am not wondering why a dish came out great once and mediocre another time and these spoons allow me to do that.