RSVP International Endurance Kitchen Collection Colander Strainer, Berry, Pierced Stainless Steel

Why it's worth it

It is built to the same specification as professional kitchen equipment and priced at a level most home cooks can justify.

From our review of 5 stainless steel colanders and strainers, by David Sinclair, Managing Editor

What we like

• +18/8 stainless steel at noticeably heavier gauge than typical consumer-grade colanders at the same price point
• +Precision-pierced perforations in a dense pattern provide excellent small-particle retention and even drainage
• +Long-established restaurant supply brand with a multi-decade track record for durability in commercial kitchens
• +Priced at $35–$55—commercial construction quality available at a consumer-accessible price

What to know

• –Handles lack the soft-grip rubber coating found on OXO models, making the grip less secure and less comfortable with very hot,…
• –Heavier overall gauge translates to more weight than consumer alternatives of the same capacity
• –Less ergonomically refined than OXO products—built for structural longevity over comfort features