Mario Batali Silicone Pot Handle Sleeve/Grip Mitt, Pesto

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Product Features

• handles hot pans safely
• Silicone is heat resistant to 500
• dishwasher safe

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.8 x 1.3 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000TGWYP4
• Item model number: 0-49582
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,633 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

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Product Description

Product Description

Silicone stick handle handles hot pans safely! Fits handles on the panini grill, risotto pot, 2 quart saucepan, 12 inch skillet and 10 inch saute pan.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Just ok, January 17, 2009

By	Joy (Florida) - See all my reviews

I purchased 2 of these Mario Batali silicone handle grips for my lodge skillet and frying pan...and was a little sceptical based on the 2 inch slits at the base of these grips..but thought they look great so gave them a chance since they were priced decently.

They came and did look and feel good..however as i expected..don't expect to lift a cast iron pot, pan or anything with these on..your hand will end up getting burned because the grips don't fit snugly, as they are a little large..the grips in general..and so the slits do open up and expose the base of the handle anyway if you try and lift a pan with these, thats why i had to give the product 3 stars and not 4 or 5.. if you are just using them on the stovetop and are handling pots and pans just on the stovetop with no intention of lifting anything hot..then they're OK and are worth buying.
The slits are Just too large in my opinion, they should've been no more then an inch, that way a cast iron pot or pan can be lifted from the stovetop without fear..but since the slits are 2 inches long, which is a pretty large slit..these are useless as far as taking cast iron from the stove to the oven or anywhere else..you'll need to use a kitchen towel anyway.
All in all just OK..not fantastic.

2.0 out of 5 stars Can't deal with the slits!!!, October 21, 2009

By	Scott D. Hampton "exaltron" (NY, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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As Joy mentions above, the slits are a major issue, but I wouldn't even say they are "just OK". This is a fatal flaw! Did Signoro Molto even try these things out at some point in the design process? First of all, don't try reaching into the oven to grab a pan handle with one of these. If you can get the *entire sleeve* over the handle to spin it around (difficult in smaller ovens like mine), you ain't gettin' that pan out. Like to choke up on the handle for sauteeing in larger pans or cast iron (a necessity for those of us without Mario's Shrektastic physique)? Prepare to enjoy the delicious aroma of your own searing flesh when the slits open up and expose the hot metal to your skin.

This seemingly fabulous improvement over the plain-old silicon sleeve is a major fiasco. When will we learn that being a celebrity chef and TV personality DOES NOT qualify you to design kitchen gear?!

If you're looking for a sleeve by the way, try a classic like this -in green even! Not as sleek, but I've used one like this for years and never had an issue.