Ableware Universal Built-Up Handle (Pack of 4)
$23.82
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Customers say
Customers find the handle useful and appreciate that it makes utensils easier to handle, particularly for those with arthritic hands. The product receives mixed feedback regarding its size, with several customers noting it’s not suitable for small or medium hands. Customers disagree on the grip and fit, with some finding it easy to hold while others struggle to get a good grip, and some report that utensils don’t slide in properly. The weight is also a point of contention, with some appreciating the weight while others find it heavy.
12 reviews for Ableware Universal Built-Up Handle (Pack of 4)
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PadillaFamily –
Very helpful!
I bought these for my husband who has issues with his hand grip after a botched surgery. I have two complaints- It feels very unnatural and unstable when using them with a knife and it is hard to get them to dry after washing them. I have put them in every direction and without fail water will drip out when I put his utensil in to eat.
J. W. –
Knew there had to be something out there like this!
I bought these for my Dad who has lost strength in his hands from a neck issue that required surgery. He balked at the idea, but I ordered them anyway. I put them on one of my parent’s forks & gave it to him to see what he thought & he actually thought it was neat. He said that it did help in being able to feed himself while he was healing & regaining strength. He’s not using it now, but my parents have them put up for when they do need them again. He surprised me when he commented that he could put one in his pocket for going out to eat, so they must really help! They fit all three of our hands well & we have different sized hands. They were very easy to install & remove on their flatware & did not cause any scratches.
CheriJ –
Good idea, with drawbacks and limitations
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.
M. M. Young –
and while I like them I frequently find myself wishing that they had …
I have trouble with my hands due to a connective tissue disorder and sometimes it’s just impossible (not to mention incredibly painful) to hold small handled utensils and tools. I’ve had these for a while now, and while I like them I frequently find myself wishing that they had different sizes. They’re rather large in my hands, which is excellent for some things and not so much for others. For instance, I don’t much care for them when it comes to using a pen. If they offered a set half this size, I would buy them in an instant.
Kelly OBrien –
Lightweight, comfortable and versatile
I bought these for my father who has rheumatoid arthritis. He had a set of utensils which were heavy and difficult for my mother to carry in her purse when they would go out to a restaurant. Now she can pop one of these in her purse instead rather than lug a whole set of heavy utensils. These handles are light, soft, and comfortable for my father to hold. Some of the utensils at restaurants fit more easily than others but they are still easier for my father to manipulate than his heavy set. My family also love that you can fit more than just eating implements into the handles which have a simple slot on one side and a cross type slot on the other. You can use the same handle for a spoon, then a pen later, then a toothbrush still later. They wash up well and with a set of four they should last my father quite a while. I’d recommend them to anybody with a need for a built up handle to try.
Kayla Lash –
Wonderful product!
Our patient is a quadriplegic with very limited used of his hands. While he is very limited, he takes pride is using his hands to grip his spoon to eat. He loves using these for his spoon and his toothbrush. The physician recently noticed him using them and remarked that she wants to recommend the product to her other patients. We now have these on our subscribe and save.
ThePadre –
Not For Small or Medium Hands
I got these for my mother who has Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and Lupus, as well as many other health problems. I got these in hopes they could be used for everyday flatware and silverware too. Big mistake. You need to have large hands to use these. Her hands can not even hold them because, they are made of a very wide diameter, thick and hard ABS plastic or rubber which makes them difficult to use if you do not have large hands.
Parissai –
Very practical. My father loves them
Muriel –
I am so happy I found these. I have boys with special needs. These have made it easier for them to hold their cutlery. They are so easy to use and I put them in the dishwasher to clean. The most important thing is I didn’t have to spend a fortune in special cutlery for them. These are amazing.
MarieCanada –
My husband adores those handles. They fit well in his hands and unlike orthopedic silverware, he can vary how he holds them because of the ridges.Now we don’t have to carry his heavy silverware whenever we go visit someone. He can just slip those onto any silverware, even at restaurants. The only set back is the knife. You have to clean it before you pull it out, otherwise, the inside of the handle gets dirty.Excellent product at an excellent price! I highly recommend those!
Steve MacMillan –
Not worth the price. Way over charged for fork handles
C Kennedy –
The product seems durable, however, utensils did not fit properly. The utensil slot was much too big to effectively hold the utensil.