This steel spoon rest helps keep stoves and countertops clean while cooking. The spoon rest will protect kitchen surfaces from hot cooking utensils and pesky unwanted messes. It allows it to hold large cooking tools or several at the same time. The long traditional handle rest keeps cooking tools securely in place until ready to use, preventing messy stoves or countertops. While cooking, use as spoon rest but when not in use, leave it out as a simple stylish piece of kitchen counter decor.