I bought these December 12, 2015. They have been throug the dishwasher on a constant basis and still look brand new except for one that is discolored because it landed in chili and I didn't clean it right away. Most silverware fits in the handle althought I've found some knife handles don't want to fit. They have a larger circumferance, but are light weight, both of which I like about them. The only drawback I've found is they tend to twist the handles on my silverware so I have to straighten them. This will weaken the handles with time. If it weren't for this problem I would have given these 5 stars.

I was kind of shocked when I first took these out of the package--they're like heavy, oversized bike handlebar grips. I'm still coming to terms with the fact that sometimes my rheumatoid arthritis gets so painful, I can't hold a fork, or a pen, or anything that requires me to bend my fingers much. So rather than invest in big, specially-made eating utensils that would take up too much room in my silverware drawer, I decided to try these first. They're large and cumbersome, and take some getting used to, not unlike getting used to having hands that no longer work like they're supposed to. But if your utensils are the right size and shape, these actually work fairly well. Depending on the extent of your impairment, you might have to ask someone else to insert the utensils into the grips; the video (which is VERY helpful!) makes it look like a piece of cake, but it's trickier than you might think, if your hands don't work well. If your silverware has thick or short handles, these grips aren't going to work--I find my forks and tablespoons fit perfectly, my knife handles are almost too thick but will go into the grip when my husband forces one in, but the teaspoon handles are just too short for me to use in the grip. These may not be as bulky as silverware with the fat handles built-in, but they're still quite large and 4 of them do take up a lot of space in a drawer or on a shelf; I also find them too bulky and heavy to carry in my purse or use when eating out. In fact, on days when I'm having a great deal of pain, the weight makes them too difficult to use at all. They are definitely better than asking someone to cut your food or feed you, but I think I'm going to try foam tubing or some other smaller, lighter-weight alternative to provide the extra-thick grip I need for my silverware. Still, I'm keeping these, because I think they'll work more effectively with toothbrushes and other tools I haven't yet tried them with.

This is definitely the affordable way to make eating utensils much easier to handle for those of us with limited grip. I am a quadriplegic and have found these grips to simplify holding my knife, fork and spoon. The rubber grip keeps stuck to my fingers so the utensil won't drop out of my grip. Insert and twist the utensil will lock it in place to prevent slippage of utensil on handle. This beats paying the price for the already adapted eating utensils. When traveling I take these grips with me to use at restaurants, cabins, condos or camping. Recommended!

We purchased these for my father, who is in his 80's and has lost a lot of the feeling in his fingers. He spent his life as a farmer, so his hands are large and calloused, with some arthritis pain. These grips have given him back his confidence to eat in public! He either brings them along and puts them on the restaurant's silverware or (most frequently) brings his own silverware already in the grips. When using the grips, he no longer drops his silverware and can order anything off of the menu again.Plus, it's great to see him be able to talk and smile when eating out, rather than being worried the whole time or avoiding going out entirely. I wasn't sure if he would use them at all, but he's really embraced it. He's stubborn when it comes to getting help, so that speaks for the product for sure.
Our only concern is that it can sometimes be difficult to get the silverware in and out of the grips. This is a problem especially if one has limited arm or hand mobility and strength. However, that only subtracts one star. Great, inexpensive product to try!
*Note: My dad also has a spoon with a built in grip on it. He prefers these transferable grips largely over the spoon, due to being able to pick whatever size/shape utensil you need. Also, these seem easier to clean.

I have the beginnings of arthritis in my right hand, so I bought these for my crochet hooks. Sturdy and heavy, and holds the hook quite well. Also, it makes it harder for my hook to get lost, as it's too big to slip down between the cushions of my favorite chair. Set of 4, I keep one in my silverware drawer in case I need it for a utensil. Highly recommend for crocheters with hand problems.