This durable, dishwasher safe kitchen utensil by Epicurean is made in USA, specifically on the north shore of Lake Superior in Duluth, MN.  It is an excellent choice for both the casual cook and the seasoned gourmet who values the environment and wants a dependable kitchen tool that is durable and cleans up easily. The final product is exceptionally strong, yet maintains the warm, natural look and feel of wood. It is lightweight, nonporous, dishwasher safe and will not scratch your nonstick cookware. It won't crack, split, or stain-making it the perfect material for stirring, flipping, sauteing and serving.  It is also classified as green.  This durable Richlite material itself has been around for more than 70 years and is widely used for commercial, industrial and marine purposes, as well as skate park surfaces.  It certainly can take anything dished out in the heart of the kitchen. Our products are well-designed, practical, casual tools that feel at home in any kitchen where friends and family gather to share company and enjoy good food. Take it up a notch with the Epicurean chef series utensils. These robust tools are thick, substantial, and perfectly balanced for serious cooks and chefs who want the advantages of wooden utensils with the ease of Epicurean. Our natural color slotted spoon is thicker and balanced for serious cooks. It is perfect for stirring, scraping and folding and it offers a comfortable and smooth edge handle. This saute tool measures 13. 5" long by 2.5" wide.