Vive Adaptive Utensil Set Review: Ribbed Built-Up Grip

We read the Amazon listing and compared it with the research brief. The maker states the handles are wide, ribbed, and contoured. The tips are stainless steel. The set is dishwasher safe. Amazon buyers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 2445 ratings.

It competes with other non-weighted built-up handle sets. The listing does not state a weight per piece, which we note below.

The listing names hand tremors, arthritis, Parkinson's, and dexterity issues. The handle is the main feature. It is built up and ribbed, which gives fingers a larger surface to hold.

This is a non-weighted set. The research brief shows that non-weighted sets are a separate category from weighted ones. For example, the Special Supplies 5-piece non-weighted set weighs roughly 3.2 oz per piece.

An occupational therapist would look at grip strength and hand span. A wider handle requires less grip force to hold. This can help someone with arthritis or mild weakness.

The listing does not state a weight. This means it does not offer the inertial loading that weighted sets provide. For moderate to severe tremors, the brief suggests 7-8 oz pieces are typical.

We cannot measure the weight because we did not handle the product. The listing does not state a weight in the title, bullets, or spec table. We must report this as not stated by the maker.

The handle is described as built-up and ribbed. The material is a composite. The listing states it is contoured for a comfortable fit.

For comparison, the research brief lists the Rehabilitation Advantage Easy Grip Teaspoon at 3.2 oz. That is a single piece.

The key difference is weight. A 3.2 oz piece is in the light category. Without a stated weight, we cannot place this Vive set in a weight class. The facet data confirms the weight class is unknown.

The listing states the set is dishwasher safe. This is a clear advantage for easy clean up. Many weighted sets have stricter rules.

For example, the Bonuci 6-piece set is hand wash only. The Sure Grip and Independent Living utensils are dishwasher safe only to 125 F. This Vive set has no stated temperature limit, which implies standard dishwasher use.

The tips are stainless steel. This is a durable material for daily use. The handles are composite, which is common for adaptive utensils.

The Special Supplies set includes a rocker knife, which this Vive set does not.

The Vive set has a higher Amazon rating at 4.6 out of 5 across 2445 ratings. The Special Supplies Grey variant has 4.6 out of 5 across 420 ratings.

The main trade-off is the number of pieces and the rocker knife. If you need a rocker knife, the Special Supplies set may be a better fit. If you want a simple fork, spoon, and knife, this Vive set covers that.

The listing does not state a weight. We cannot confirm it provides the 6-8 oz that eldershoppe.com and thenri.org describe as the effective range for weighted utensils.