Customer Reviews

Best Manufacturers 12-inch Standard French Wire Whisk

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I purchased this whisk on the recommendation I read in the August/September 2009 issue of Cook's Illustrated. It is sturdy, blends ingredients quickly and well, and is easy to clean. A winner.

I can't say it enough I am very happy with my whisk and how well it works for me. Yes this is a simple tool, but so many times a simple tool can be wrecked by over modification. This one is perfect jus the way it is, would I recommend this whisk? Yes, buy it and enjoy it.

I really prefer the Best Manufacturer French whisk because of its narrower streamlined construction, unlike the bulb whisks. Its much easier to handle and they take up less room in my utensil holder. I looked at just about every home center store around and could not find them, except for Amazon.

The Amazon description of this item indicates that it is made in Oregon ("handcrafted in Oregon") - - this was the reason I ordered it.
When it arrived, the handle is clearly marked "Stainless China" and manufacturers name that I can not decipher, but it is clearly not Best Manufacturers.
There is a major disconnect, deceit or some manner of 'bait & switch" - - or a combination thereof.

Added Comment: Within an hour of the initial review, the supplier M V Trading, responded and thru Amazon, returned my payment and acknowledged errors in their listing.

Well made and a nice design. Bigger/wider than I thought it would be. However, it's excellent for those deep mixing bowls for baking and pastries. Also does well in skillets for sauces and gravies if you don't have a flat whisk. Not a necessary tool, as you won't be swayed to put away your balloon whisk. Consider this for special needs.

When Cooks Illustrated recommends it, it's nearly always excellent. This is a fine product but the handle is a bit thin.

I bought this whisk based on its top rating from Cook's Illustrated. I use it often and it does the job, has a nice hold, feels solid and well-made.

This is a great whisk. The handle is very comfortable. Great value!

really performs much better than my not so high quality whisk it replaces. whips up quicker, easier. i can tell. wondering why i used a lousy whisk for so many years!

On a holiday and without a processor I needed 3 cups of mayonnaise for a recipe, bake it and have it out of the oven in 45 minutes. In the past I had unsuccessfully attempted to make mayonnaise by hand. I had no choice so I took my new whisk to a bowl and for the first time...presto...phenomenal mayonnaise from scratch. The only difference was the whisk. The correct hand tools might not make me a Michelin Chef but they certainly give me a verifiable advantage and the ability to do things that others simply can't.