Each cutlery piece features the Good Grips handle and a special twist built into the metal shaft allows it to be bent for either right or left handed use. The Good Grips weighted utensils include the angled rocker knife which requires only minimal arm strength for cutting. A special extended safety cap protects fingers. The 6oz (170g) of weight in the built-up-handle provides more control so that the utensil reaches the mouth easier. These wieghted utensils are ideal for persons with limited hand control, Parkinsons disease or spasticity.