Norpro Stainless Steel 8-5/8-Inch Colander

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Product Features

• Large capacity, ideal for rinsing pasta for a crowd
• Superior, rust-resistant 18/10 heavy-gauge stainless steel
• Satiny, brushed-steel exterior finish; polished, high-luster interior
• Stay-cool wire rod handles and sturdy tripod feet
• Safe to use in dishwasher

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 6 x 6 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RDE5
• Item model number: 028901002268
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #46,433 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

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Product Description

Product Description
Functional yet finely crafted, this professional Norpro stainless-steel colander moves easily from the kitchen as a chef's helper to the dining room as a suitable serving piece. Use it to wash or drain everything from large vegetables to boiled pastas or potatoes, meats, and puddings. Medium-size holes allow water to flow freely and are also perfect for ricing cooked food. Krona stainless-steel products won't chip or dent; they're guaranteed to last a lifetime. Each base is tri-ply, with an inner layer of aluminum for added durability.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wowzers, October 11, 2001

By	Bob Manson (Berkeley, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It's not cheap, but it's gooood. Whether you need to drain pasta or filter out the mind control rays from the orbital satellites, this one'll do the job for a long time. Very solid. A little bit heavy, but that's the tradeoff--sure, you can get lighter (and wimpier) colanders, but why run the risk of having your mind being subverted by the CIA because they jack up the power a bit?

Seriously, it's a very good colander. You'll never need another one. The handles are welded on so there's no rivets to fall out, and it's about the right size for the typical pasta mess. Enjoy.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars luxury colander at its finest!, March 19, 2006

By	S. Chi (Washington D.C.) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I have to agree with the previous reviewers, wowzers. This thing is beautiful and well made. The interior has a beautiful mirror finish, and there are plenty of holes on the sides and bottom so it's functional too. Also, the handles and legs are welded on, with no screws that might trap food particles (as on my old strainer). It feels very sturdy!

The 8-5/8 inch colander is very large, perfect for my needs. I think its big brother, the 9 inch one is a bit too large.

$20 for a well made colander that you'll use everyday? I think it's worth it, definitely. Then you can also use it by itself to present fruits or vegetables, at dinner parties and such. It's that nice! Indulge yourself, it's worth it.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice drainer, easy to clean, July 9, 2001

By A Customer

I have only used plastic drainers in the past. They always end up cracking or staining. I have been using this stainless steel drainer for a few weeks and it is wonderful. It is easy to clean and use. I think the quality is pretty high and the piece appears to be very sturdy and durable.