I had already bought and used other ice spoons models. There, as they say "there's no picture": the brand model "De Buyer" is really well designed for a good grip, giving you more strength to extract portions. This is very useful for certain types of ice harder than others, especially when the ice just been removed from the freezer. With age and some health difficulties (less muscle strength) I appreciate the ergonomics of this product. Just to note dullness metal (it is not shining) but personally it does not bother me at all; this is not a trinket that I exhibited in a glass case, is efficiency prevails.