I had a longer version of this (I believe it was a Cuisinart accessory although I couldn't find it among their offerings), that I used until it's untimely demise in a Vitamix accident :( and I've been trying to replace it for a long time. Then (cue music) I found this lovely little version. I am very, very happy with it (although it could be just a smidge longer). It is so useful. I especially love it when I'm trying to loosen a cake from the pan, or scraping the side of a bowl, or emptying a can of cranberry sauce, etc. This is really a useful little tool that everyone should have in their kitchen.