The 8 Best Weighted Utensils

This wiki has been updated 21 times since it was first published in October of 2018. Mealtimes can get messy when weakness, numbness, tremors, or issues with manual dexterity interfere with the process of getting food into your mouth. Designed for easier gripping and manipulation by those whose hands and eyes don't always cooperate, these weighted utensils help take the difficulty out of dining for people living with the effects of arthritis, stroke, or neurological disorders. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 21 times since it was first published in October of 2018. Mealtimes can get messy when weakness, numbness, tremors, or issues with manual dexterity interfere with the process of getting food into your mouth. Designed for easier gripping and manipulation by those whose hands and eyes don't always cooperate, these weighted utensils help take the difficulty out of dining for people living with the effects of arthritis, stroke, or neurological disorders. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Celley Adaptive

Whether your grip is affected by tremors, fine-motor control issues, or limited range of motion in your fingers, the Celley Adaptive (appx. $16) are ergonomically designed to remain firmly in your grasp instead of clattering to the floor and interrupting your meal.

Complete four-piece set
Long bodies with wide frames
Integrated stands on handles

2. Carnation Kitchen

When you have a passion for cooking, but sometimes your extremities work against you, the Carnation Kitchen (around $29) collection will give you a helping hand. Its weighted grips are comfortable and sturdy, so you can you stir stews and serve up pasta to your heart's content.

Constructed of natural wood
Includes rotating storage stand
Safe for use in nonstick pans

3. Rehabilitation Advantage Adjustable

The Rehabilitation Advantage Adjustable (around $71) feature a unique design that allows weights to be added or removed incrementally in order to accommodate users' specific needs and abilities, enabling them to enjoy their meals more comfortably and independently.

Built-up handle for easy gripping
Ideal for those with parkinsonism
Adjustable from 2 to 8 oz

4. Balios Easy Grip

A stout, cushioned shaft that's easy to grasp even when it's wet makes the Balios Easy Grip (appx. $16) a great way to keep your cutlery from slipping around when your arthritis is acting up, and you just want to enjoy eating your food instead of chasing it.

Designed for comfort
Polished stainless steel
Dishwasher safe

5. Vive Stainless Steel

The Vive Stainless Steel (appx. $45) has a smooth, elegant appearance that will make you proud of your place setting. Your guests will be too busy admiring your cutlery to realize it also serves a practical purpose besides dressing up your table.

Spoon has a deep bowl
Good for use at home or away
A bit on the pricey side

6. TrustWell 4-Piece Set

If manual dexterity issues have taken their toll on the pleasure of dining with friends and family, the TrustWell 4-Piece Set (about $39) could help alleviate the stress of dealing with knives, forks and spoons, letting you get peas into your mouth instead of watching them roll away.

Built-in stand to elevate them
Improve stability
May not be heavy enough for some

7. Kinsman KEatlery

Weighing in at 7.3 ounces each, the Kinsman KEatlery (around $36) is ideal for those who need heavier flatware to help stabilize a grip affected by conditions such as Parkinson's disease or other neurological disorders, helping reduce frustration and restore independence at mealtimes.

Ergonomically designed
Great for preventing spills
It will take time to adapt to them

8. Beacon and Grace

With the Beacon and Grace (about $25), struggling with food can be a thing of the past. Contoured handles and extra heft facilitate more fluid movements, so you can manage tricky dinnertime tasks independently — from cutting steaks to twirling mouthfuls of spaghetti around your fork.

Includes a satin carrying bag
Extra-wide rubber handles
Spoon depth is shallow

Last updated by Misty Alder

Born and raised in the American Deep South, Misty's career in elder care took a sharp left turn when she was swept away to the land of Robin Hood by her very own Merry Man. She's a coffee-swilling master of stitch-witchery with a magical touch in the kitchen and a neverending stream of Disney gag reels playing in her head. A certified nursing assistant by trade and a toy aficionado by choice, some intense parenting ensured she was well versed in gardening, carpentry and electrical engineering by the time she entered grade school. Her culinary artistry, tool-wielding wizardry, and skill with needle and thread were honed over nearly four decades in the kitchens, workrooms, and outdoor spaces of family, friends, and clients. Voracious reading took care of the rest.

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