RSVP Endurance® Precision Pierced Baskets (set of 3)

by RSVP

Product Features

• These colanders are designed from precision-pierced stainless steel for quick draining of every...
• Sold as one set
• See Product Description below for a complete description of this item.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 10 x 10.5 inches ; 7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• ASIN: B000BUB51C
• Item model number: PPBAS
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,800 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Designed from precision pierced stainless steel for quick draining of everything from pasta to fruits and vegetables. Easy-to-grip handles and stable base. Set of 3 baskets in 8", 9", and 10" diameters. Dishwasher safe. #PP-BAS

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is NOT the colander that was reviewed in Cook's Illustrated!, February 5, 2009

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computer-girl "computer-girl" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RSVP Endurance® Precision Pierced Baskets (set of 3)

I gave this item a 4 star rating because other people seem to be happy with it. However, I wanted to make sure that everyone who relies on reviews as heavily as I do have the benefit of knowing upfront that these BASKETS are not COLANDERS, though they may be used as such, if one so desires.

I just contacted RSVP directly at [phone] in order to compare the set to the 3 Qt & 5 Qt Versions. I was told that the RSVP Endurance® Precision Pierced Baskets (set of 3) is NOT what was reviewed in Cook's Illustrated! Rather, it was the RSVP Endurance® Precision Pierced Colander that was reviewed. The construction of each item is totally different. Take a look at the feet of each different item. The feet for the Pierced Baskets are lower, among some other differences. The baskets may be great products, but if you want want what was rated in Cook's Illustrated as the best colanders, go with the Precision Pierced Stainless Steel Colander 3 Qt or 5 Qt sizes.

RSVP Precision Pierced Stainless-Steel 5-Quart Colander and Precision Pierced Stainless Steel Colander 3 Qt

I hope that no one takes offense that I posted a review and comment on an item that I actually do not possess.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best I've used...., July 22, 2007

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Deborah (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RSVP Endurance® Precision Pierced Baskets (set of 3)

These colanders were rated best by Cook's Illustrated and they are right!
Well made, strong, and drain quickly and easily...no tipping back and forth forever. Plus, they have a solid base to sit without falling over.
Great to have all 3 sizes, I use the smaller ones for fruit on the counter that needs to ripen or to keep onions, shallots, potatoes and the like fresh in the cub board. Quick service and good price!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Basket, Colander, who cares - Great product, December 29, 2010

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Peter B. Degroot (Ashland, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RSVP Endurance® Precision Pierced Baskets (set of 3)

With regard to the review pointing out that these are Endurance pierced baskets, not the Endurance colander reviewed by Cook's Illustrated: That's true and useful (one should be wary of imitations) but it's inconsequential in this case. Whatever you call them, these are the best colanders I've ever used, and I cook a lot. I have had many colanders over the years including both the 3 qt. Endurance colander and this 3-piece basket set. The perforated stainless steel material which does the job that you buy a colander to do is identical in both. The holes are just right; lots of them and large enough to drain fast but small enough so capellini pasta and the like doesn't slip through. There are some minor differences. There is a larger flat area in the bottom of the baskets. The foot on the colander is slightly taller and flared outward. The handles on the colander are riveted to the perforated body while the handles on the baskets are part of a continuous stainless rod running completely around the rim. (This actually seems sturdier to me.) I'd recommend buying the set of baskets. They do the job as well as the Endurance colander, they seem to be equally sturdy, you save quite a bit of money over buying both the 3 and 5 qt colanders, and as a bonus, you have a very handy small third one.