It's a little strange to call a spoon "Gear", but it only took one use to love this spoon so I figured I would share. If you have ever used a standard length spoon to dig to the bottom of a deep, dehydrated food bag, then you unavoidably ended up with gunk all over your hand. This spoon's 8.5 in length lets you keep your fingers out of the food while eating. It won't stain, rust or melt in boiling water. Acetal is a durable, reusable plastic that's BPA free and dishwasher safe. The texture even feels good in your mouth. For $2 you won't go wrong.