Epicurean Chef Series Kitchen Utensil, 13.5 Inch, Natural

• Natural color saute tool to mix or saute; bevel design, round edge follow contours of a skillet or wok; drain slot down the center.
• Thickest, most substantial collection of Epicurean utensils; comfortable and smooth edge handles; heat resistant up to 350 Degree.
• Made in USA; nonporous surface won't harbor bacteria; won't crack, fade or split; measures 11.5" long by 2" wide.
• Perfect for everyday use, looks and feels like traditional wooden utensils, won't scratch pans.
• Modified natural material is lightweight, durable, nonporous; dishwasher safe, and easy to maintain; NSF approved.

This durable, dishwasher safe kitchen utensil by Epicurean is Made in USA, specifically on the North Shore of Lake Superior in Duluth, MN. It is an excellent choice for both the casual cook and the seasoned gourmet who values the environment and wants a dependable kitchen tool that is durable and cleans up easily. These utensils are made from wood fiber composite, which are sheets of resin-saturated fiber that is compressed and baked to a solid sheet. The final product is exceptionally strong, yet maintains the warm, natural look and feel of wood. It is lightweight, nonporous, dishwasher safe and will not scratch your nonstick cookware. It won't crack, split, or stain-making it the perfect material for stirring, flipping, sauteing and serving. It is also classified as green. The wood fiber raw material comes from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified sources and/or recycled paper. This durable material itself has been around for more than 65 years and is widely used for commercial, industrial and marine purposes, as well as skate park surfaces. It certainly can take anything dished out in the heart of the kitchen. It is also NSF certified, so you know that its surface has met rigid standards for quality and safety. Our products are well-designed, practical, casual tools that feel at home in any kitchen where friends and family gather to share company and enjoy good food. Take it up a notch with the Epicurean Chef Series utensils. These robust tools are thick, substantial, and perfectly balanced for serious cooks and chefs who want the advantages of wooden utensils with the ease of Epicurean. The natural saute tool is used to mix or saute and its bevel design and round edge follow the contours of a skillet or wok. It's designed with a drain slot down the center, and measures 11.5" long by 2" wide.