No one gives better cooking advice than professional chefs, especially when it comes to kitchen essentials worth buying. Experts tend to have strong opinions about the gear they use, so it comes as no surprise that one of the tools pros love most was actually created by a fellow chef.

Celebrity chef Michael Symon calls himself a “big fan” of Kunz spoons, and chefs worldwide agree. Wondering what all the hype is about? Read on to snag this do-it-all utensil for just $22 at Amazon.

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“I am a big fan of the great Kunz spoons,” chef Michael Symon said in an interview with Tasting Table. The Food Network chef is not alone. According to Nicholas Capone, sous chef at Virgin Hotels in NYC, “industry legend Gray Kunz designed this spoon with a line cook’s best interests in mind, and he nailed it.” Since its advent in the early 1990s, the Kunz spoon has become a staple in professional kitchens. It was even featured on FX’s The Bear.

But Kunz spoons aren’t just for professional chefs — Melissa Rodriguez, owner and head chef at Mel’s in NYC, said they’re also great for beginners. “I found the Kunz spoon to be something that I relied on a lot” when first starting out,” she added. 

The simple stainless steel spoon is shaped for ultimate versatility. With a 2.5-tablespoon capacity, its bowl is wide enough to scoop and serve yet curved enough to stir and spread. Chef Symon called the Kunz “a great universal spoon,” and after speaking with multiple chefs who swear by it, its uses appear almost endless. 

Thanks to its sturdy design and unique shape, the Kunz spoon can be used for “everything from flipping proteins to plating purées,” according to Capone. Chef Rodriguez called it “perfect for heaping portions.” 

Plus, at 9 inches in length and with a long, comfortable handle, the spoon is well-balanced for precision and control, making it ideal for delicate tasks like drizzling sauce on a plate. “No other plating spoon compares to the dexterity and feel of a Kunz spoon,” Capone said. 

Chef Capone called this do-it-all tool “the Rolls Royce of spoons,” and as soon as you try it out for yourself, you’ll understand why. Grab your Gray Kunz spoon at Amazon for just $22 to see what the pros have been raving about.

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At the time of publishing, the price was $22.