Special Supplies 5-Piece Wide Handle Utensil Set
This is a five-piece eating set: fork, knife, curved knife, dinner spoon and soup spoon. The maker builds each piece from stainless steel and fits a food-grade silicone handle over the shaft. The listing calls the design non-weighted, so the handle adds bulk rather than mass. See Weighted Utensils for the Amazon listing, where buyers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 614 ratings.
It belongs with the sets in the tremor and Parkinson's hub; the handle sizing guide explains what the design does at the table.
What the listing states, and what it leaves out
| Listed spec | What the listing states |
|---|---|
| Pieces | 5, including two knife shapes |
| Material | Stainless steel with food-grade silicone handle |
| Weight | Not stated by the maker |
| Handle size | Not stated by the maker |
| Care | Dishwasher safe |
| Latex and Prop 65 | Not stated by the maker |
Wide handles versus added weight
| Product | Weight per piece | Amazon rating |
|---|---|---|
| Special Supplies 5-piece kitchen set | Not stated by the maker | 4.7 (614) |
| Rehabilitation Advantage Easy Grip teaspoon | 3.2 oz | 4.0 (143) |
| Celley 4-piece weighted | 7 oz | 4.5 (494) |
| Vincere 4-piece weighted | 7 oz minimum | 4.7 (1,161) |
Compared with the other Special Supplies non-weighted sets
| Listing | Amazon rating | Stated set weight |
|---|---|---|
| (this set) | 4.7 (614) | Not stated by the maker |
| , black | 4.7 (513) | 0.45 kg for 5 pieces |
| , grey | 4.6 (420) | 0.45 kg for 5 pieces |
The full review
01The review1 min read
The mechanism here is a built-up handle. A wider grip circumference asks less of the thumb and finger joints than a 6 mm flatware stem. That suits arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, weak grip and post-surgical stiffness, which is where built-up handles appear most often across the pages we read. It does not suit anyone shopping for inertial damping.
The numbers matter at the table. eldershoppe.com and thenri.org both put the working range for weighted cutlery at 6 to 8 ounces per piece, and michaeljfox.org describes weighted utensils as weighing approximately one-half pound. This set states no weight at all. Buy it for the handle, and read our tremor pages before you assume it steadies a shaky hand.
02What the listing states, and what it leaves out1 min read
We read the title, the five bullets and the spec table. The set covers five pieces, stainless steel construction, a silicone handle and dishwasher-safe care. Colour is listed as multicolor with other colours available.
Four figures a buyer usually wants are absent. There is no handle diameter, no handle length, no per-piece weight and no latex or Proposition 65 declaration. For contrast, performancehealth.com publishes a 4 in handle at 1.5 in diameter for Sure Grip, and independentliving.com publishes a 1 in diameter handle at 4.5 in long.
03Wide handles versus added weight1 min read
A built-up handle and a weighted handle solve different problems. The wide grip spreads load across the finger joints and reduces how far the fingers must close. Added mass slows the hand and damps small oscilations, which is why the 6 to 8 oz convention exists.
mobileandaccessible.com maps 4 to 5 oz to light tremor and 7 to 8 oz to moderate or severe tremor, though that page names no study. No page in our source set cites a named trial of weighted cutlery, so treat weight as a trial, not a dose. If you need weight, the table below shows other options.
04Care and washing1 min read
The spec table says dishwasher safe and the bullets repeat it for the stainless steel. The maker sets no temperature ceiling in the listing.
That gap matters for care homes and anyone running a hot cycle. performancehealth.com and independentliving.com both cap their rubber-handled weighted utensils at 125 F (52 C). Silicone tolerates heat well in genreal, but this maker states no figure, so wash on a normal cycle and inspect the handle bond after the first month.
The finish type is listed as painted. Inspect painted colour on the handles for chipping, and replace any piece where the silicone lifts from the steel.
05Compared with the other Special Supplies non-weighted sets1 min read
Special Supplies sells three near-identical five-piece non-weighted sets. Two of them publish a set weight of 0.45 kg, which works out at roughly 3.2 oz per piece. This ASIN publishes no weight and provides different listing details than the other two.
The black variant listing names a rocker knife in the set. This listing names a curved knife instead, and does not describe a rocking action. If one-handed cutting is the goal, check the piece shape in the images before you order, and see our reviews index for dedicated rocker knives.
Pros and cons
What works
- Five pieces including two knife shapes and two spoon shapes
- Stainless steel heads with a stated dishwasher-safe care instruction
- Wide food-grade silicone handles address grip and joint load, the main need in arthritis
- 4.7 out of 5 across 614 ratings, the highest review count of the three Special Supplies non-weighted sets
What does not
- No weight stated by the maker, so buyers cannot match it to the 6 to 8 oz convention
- No handle diameter or length stated, which blocks sizing by hand span
- No dishwasher temperature ceiling, latex or Proposition 65 statement in the listing
Skip this set if your goal is damping a tremor at the spoon. thenri.org notes that weighted utensils suit mild to moderate tremor and may not steady severe tremor or rigidity, and this set adds no weight at all. Skip it too if you already own comfortable cutlery and only need thicker grips, since foam tubing can build up the handles you have.
Similar utensils we researched
HJGL Weighted Utensils: 4-Piece Set with Rocker Knife
BaseSmall 4-Piece Weighted Utensils Set
Rumiq Adaptive Utensils 4-Piece Set
VOPHIA Weighted Utensils Set
Questions people ask
Is this a weighted utensil set?
No. The maker describes the design as non-weighted in both the title and the bullets. The handles are wide silicone, not filled or loaded.
How much does each piece weigh?
Not stated by the maker on this listing. Two sibling Special Supplies sets state 0.45 kg for five pieces, roughly 3.2 oz each, but that figure is not published for this ASIN.
Will it help Parkinson's tremor?
The listing names hand tremors, Parkinson's and arthritis. No page in our source set cites a named trial of adaptive cutlery. An occupational therapist can measure grip strength and hand span, then match a handle size and weight class before you spend more.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
Yes, the spec table lists dishwasher safe. The maker states no temperature ceiling. Comparable rubber-handled weighted utensils from performancehealth.com and independentliving.com cap at 125 F (52 C).
What is the curved knife for?
The listing names a fork, knife, curved knife, dinner spoon and soup spoon. It does not state a rocking action. Rocker knives, which cut with a rocking motion for one-handed users, appear on 15 of the pages we read.
Is foam tubing a way to get the same grip?
Often, yes. lyforx foam tubing comes in nine pieces, 8 in long with a 1.18 in outer diameter and three inner bore sizes. It builds up cutlery you already own, but it is hand wash territory rather than steel.
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