RSVP International Endurance Collection Pierced Crescent Pot Strainer, 14x75x2x75", 18/8 Stainless Steel

Such a great tool. Will make use of it almost every day. Nice sturdy and ergonomically friendly construction.

I haven't used my large colander for a while because of this. I'm usually making pasta for 2-4 people and its really easy to strain with this. I also discovered that boiling vegetables and straining the 'stock' for later use is very easy. I can strain it right into a glass container that I can cool and let store. Previously I would try to place a bowl under the colander and hope that the water would mainly go in. Great for small straining, but I would still keep the larger colander for bigger pots.

It is well made, like the flat handle design, but as other reviewers said, some corners could be rounded off a bit, and the height of the crescent could greatly be improved if they made it straight across rather than dip down, to prevent food from going over it. But despite this I still like it.

This was a good purchase. I like how it has a lip on both sides, so no matter if you’re left or right handed you are good to go. It seems quality build. My only dislike is the handle not being solid. It can be awkward to get a good grip on it with the middle being wide open and at times feels like you’re losing your grip. This would be my only recommendation for change, but this is not a dealbreaker. It’s still a very good item that I would recommend.

I was spoiled in my youth with my mother's then-vintage (now antique) pierced pot strainer. I saw one at a dollar deals store once and bought it thinking it was a close match but no, I think it was made for Lefties, with a weird handle that made you choose between holding the pot or, holding the strainer and, the lip to catch the pot is only on one side... the left. Also, noodles slipped through the holes and under the strainer because, I'm right-handed and the lip is only on the left. NOT the case with this RSVP Pierced Pot Strainer. To begin with, this is an ambidextrous strainer with a flat handle so you can easily hold the strainer WITH the pot; the holes let out the water, not the noodles but of course, that will depend upon the size of the noodle. Spaghetti, like the Angel hair, will always find a way to swim through! This strainer fits ALL of my pots and pans without slipping off because the lip is on BOTH SIDES, there's no advantage for one over the other. It's a basic kitchen tool and I'm kicking myself for waiting so long to purchase this! GET ONE - you will thank yourself for doing so!