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Anyone else tempted by the Spurtle set TSV tomorrow?

Laura14 — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:08:36 GMT

I am setting up a new kitchen and just bought a stainless steel cookware set so it's somewhat appealing since I know I need non-scratch utensils but I have no idea what I would use all of them for. Even after watching their video.

For those of you that have the silicone spurtles, are they really useful to you in the kitchen to prep and cook or just an occasional grab here and there?

Most of what they showed, I'm good with and would actually prefer a knife but for cooking I'm thinking maybe I would use a couple of them. Of course, I've been good all my life with a regular spatula.

What say all of you? Have you replaced any of your kitchen utensils with these?

Re: Anyone else tempted by the Spurtle set TSV tomorrow?

CLEM — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:15:04 GMT

@Laura14 I only have two wooden spurtles (a longer and a shorter one). Since I had them, I haven't used anything else. They are wonderful. If they have a good price, perhaps I will order the silicone ones too.

You can't go wrong with the spurtles. I am sure someone with the silicone ones will respond to you.

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OKPrincess — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:19:30 GMT

I am interested in the spurtle set since I only have non stick cookware. I didn’t get the email or deleted it so I will wait until tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up.

Re: Anyone else tempted by the Spurtle set TSV tomorrow?

Laura14 — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:20:42 GMT

Thank you @CLEM! Since I'm redoing, I figured if they are a good substitute, I may as well update. I appreciate the recommendation.

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phluphy — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:31:36 GMT

No thanks, don't care for them at all!!

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fthunt — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:39:37 GMT

Wasn't attracted to them - then bought the set - hated and gave 3 to charity and the small one (kept) sit in the drawer. Thought good for mayo jars - nope - no flexibility to it. Stiff like stick.

Re: Anyone else tempted by the Spurtle set TSV tomorrow?

Laura14 — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:43:43 GMT

@fthunt wrote:
Wasn't attracted to them - then bought the set - hated and gave 3 to charity and the small one (kept) sit in the drawer. Thought good for mayo jars - nope - no flexibility to it. Stiff like stick.

Thank you @fthunt. If that's true, then they probably won't work for me. I was hoping the silicone for some of them would have some give.

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janeec — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:53:37 GMT

I have the spurtles in wood and silicone. I use them interchangeably. The more I use the spurtles, the more I want to use them. The nice thing about the silicone ones is they don't get warm and I am more likely to leave them in a pot for a few seconds, and I can put them in the dishwasher.

I find they are easier to scrape off than a wooden spoon. They are great for stirring and folding in ingredients.

Re: Anyone else tempted by the Spurtle set TSV tomorrow?

RespectLife — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:57:08 GMT

I have Spurtles of every size and shape in both wood and silicone. The silicone are the BEST!

Quite honestly, some my wooden ones started splitting within the one year warranty period. I was unable to get them replaced. You were supposed to email the pics as per the card included with purchase (which, by the way, say they were a Martha Stewart product.) All I received was repeated emails stating that 'Only certain dish patterns were included in the warranty' HUH????? Q was unable to help.

Anyways...I love the design of Spurtles so much, I repurchased the silicone ones. No wood splitting here!

They are by far my most used utensils in my kitchen.

I didn't see the advanced notice of TSV, but I will probably be buying them anyways!

Edited to add:

NO, they do not have 'give'. They are not meant to be a replacement for spatulas, IMHO.

They are meant to replace wooden spoons. Spurtles have a much wider scraping area due to their shape.

Re: Anyone else tempted by the Spurtle set TSV tomorrow?

Still Raining — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 15:01:15 GMT

I don't have non-stick but I do have several silicone items. Just love them. They scrape the sides of a pan like magic.

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CLEM — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 15:10:27 GMT

Just a heads up about wooden spurtles. I do rub them with butcher block oil every few months. Have had mine for quite few years and they are still like new.

Wood gets brittle and needs to be oiled with the right oil.

Re: Anyone else tempted by the Spurtle set TSV tomorrow?

Laura14 — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 15:19:05 GMT

Thanks guys! I guess I will watch the presentation tomorrow and see how it works in real time. I've seen the wooden ones before but I don't think I've ever seen a demo of the silicone.

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Sooner — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 15:24:39 GMT

@Laura14 wrote:
Thanks guys! I guess I will watch the presentation tomorrow and see how it works in real time. I've seen the wooden ones before but I don't think I've ever seen a demo of the silicone.

I bought a set and to be truthful have never used them much. There are FAR better implements out there. Like some said, they are stiff and clunky to me. Lots of great spatulas that do a better job.

Check out America's Test Kitchen reviews on their website on tools. You may need to sign up for a free trial but you can cancel it and their tests are good! I haven't been disappointed on the ones they recommend.

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BaileyBop — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 15:57:32 GMT

I have been using silicone tipped tongs and Pampered Chef spatulas for most of all my cooking for years. Can't see why I would need the spurtle set. I have one spatula that is ancient and still going strong.

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Alison Wonderland — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 16:14:32 GMT

I'm interested. There are things I never seem to have enough of and this would give me plenty. I like the idea of a spurtle, but I don't own any because I'm not a fan of wood kitchen tools. I prefer silicone to wood because I know it will be dishwasher safe for many years.

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CamilleP — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 16:38:23 GMT

I recently bought a four piece set from the Q in silicone, and I use them more than I expected I would. I'll only order the TSV set if there are pieces I don't already have and if they offer a color that matches my current set. I like the fact that they are firm enough to stir even heavy dishes and the full-sized ones are long enough to leave in a hot pot without worrying about them melting, like plastic-handled silicone spatulas can. Also, they are dishwasher safe, which I prefer.

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KatieB — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 16:44:41 GMT

What was the item number? I did not see the set for tomorrow...

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froggy — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 17:43:44 GMT

For the life of me I can't figure out why they would be better than the silicone spatulas I have already, in all sizes. I believe the folks who love them but for me they are just meh.

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Nightowlz — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 18:21:54 GMT

I already have her other set they sold at Sam's plus I have a couple different wood sets. We use them all the time. I don't need the TSV since I already have most of those.

I would like her new wooden measuring tools below. Wondering what the price will be & what time they will be on Q tomorrow. They will be sold out before I find out. LOL!!!

Re: Anyone else tempted by the Spurtle set TSV tomorrow?

Nightowlz — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 18:10:25 GMT

@KatieB wrote:
What was the item number? I did not see the set for tomorrow...

@KatieB

K47555.