Features:

• Typhoon Professional Cook's wire skimmer
• Measures 17 inches long
• Crafted from steel with nickel plate finish
• Ideal for shallow or deep frying
• Do not place in the dishwasher

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
The Typhoon Professional 6 Inch Skimmer is the perfect replacement for traditional bamboo spiders. Made of heavy gauge metal, with a rust-proof design, this skimmer feels sturdy in the hand for confidence in food retrieval. Clean with hot soapy water. Dry immediately. Not suitable for the dishwasher

Amazon.com Review:
Combining form, function, and style, Typhoon has created a unique line of cookware tools, kitchen gadgets, and dinnerware items that coordinate with a variety of home decors and occasions. Designed with a contemporary flair, many of the housewares products blend a sophisticated sensibility with a retro edginess.

This large wire skimmer, with a wide mesh scoop head measures 17 inches long and is ideal for shallow or deep frying of shrimp, tempura, or french fries. Crafted from durable steel, with a nickel plate finish, the skimmer tolerates high temperatures while the long handle ensures that hands are safely away from the hot oil used for frying. The mesh head enables the excess oil to drain away so that food is not overly greasy. Typhoon recommends washing the skimmer by hand. --Lea Werbel

Rating : - Useful, but of very poor quality
The quality of this spider strainer is unacceptable. After using it twice, and hand washing with soap and a sponge, I noticed it has rusted on the handle and all over the mesh. I had only used it to pick up ravioli and blanched vegetables; I can only imagine how it would look like if it'd been dipped in hot oil for frying. At any rate, I sent it back to get a refund and I'm awaiting a response.