Great for hard ice cream
583544
Had issues with the spade version but this one is great for getting into hard containers of ice cream and scoops perfect portions.
1943046
Was a little skeptical of some of the reviews but this ice cream scoop really cuts through frozen ice cream.  I love Haagan Daz coffee ice cream because it's very dense and heavy compared to cheaper ice creams.  But this density also makes it hard to scoop and this ice scream scoop cuts through it easily.  Not sure how it works, but it works.
1124428
This is not a high end over the top ice cream maker but it is great for making large quantities.  My last machine like this one lasted 20 years. I'm sure this one will too.
911625
Works pretty good, but with real hard ice cream not so easy. The cutting edge should be a little sharper.
2090534
I use this for making my own ice cream, and suggest using it sparingly, as it has a VERY strong flavor.
4975290
This is my favorite ice cream scoop I've ever had or used. It is easy to scoop ice cream out with and the ice cream just slides right off the scoop when putting it in a bowl. I also really like that it is stainless steel. It is a solid ice cream scoop, I don't expect to ever have to replace it.  I've had it for almost a year now and it still looks and works the same as it did when I first got it.
266211
A while back, we got into making ice cream and haven't looked back since. Of course, we've made a lot of new friends who now come over anytime they want some great homemade ice cream :). We bought 4 of these Zak containers to store our homemade ice cream as these were (and still are) the only reusable options for home ice cream storage in the pint size.

I mention that this container is multi-purpose because it is large enough to put homemade ice cream directly into the container, or the standard store bought pint-sized container (e.g., Ben & Jerry's) if you want to take it on-the-go with you. The container is well insulated so will keep your ice cream chilled for a good 2-4 hours depending on outside temps. We've put these containers in coolers with ice to go camping and they lasted all day.

If you are using the container for making homemade ice cream, I suggest you get at least 2 as most ice cream recipes make a healthy 1 quart portion (assuming you don't eat it all while being made).  When you make homemade ice cream, it often is not as hard when it comes out of the maker so you'll need to chill it for a while. One of the issues we found with using the Zak container in the freezer is that because it is very well insulated it takes longer to make the ice cream colder. This can be a problem if you plan to serve the ice cream the same day you make it. Our solution is to put the freshly made ice cream in the Zak container and instead of using a lid, put plastic wrap directly onto the ice cream (making sure to get a tight seal without any air). The ice cream will chill much faster this way.

Folks have complained about the problem with opening the container as lid will tend to freeze shut after being in the freezer for a while. This is a problem and reason I give it 4 stars. The lid should really have a better grip than a low profile motif of a spoon on top. However, this is no longer a problem for us because when we put the lid on, we now always tighten it shut and then crack it open slightly. Because the lid has plenty of screw turns, we have found that air does not get into the ice cream when slightly cracked open. Anyways, hope some of these tips help folks make better use of this excellent product.
2864667
There are few things as aggravating as having a pint of delicious ice cream or froyo in front of you and not being able to scoop it out of its container! Yet again, Oxo has created another great product for making things easier around the kitchen. The head is very sturdy and solid, making it almost unbalanced and top-heavy, but the shape of the scoop head also aids in cutting through solid creamy goodness, sort of like a third-class lever. I like that it does not have any moving parts that would get stuck or gunked up and is very effective on its own. I highly recommend this ice cream scoop!
3060231
My crew can put away some ice cream. Over the years, we have tried scoops of all different shapes and sizes. I have to laugh at my husband's method of serving was to take a large knife and slice the ice cream into portions!
So while I can laugh at his method, I would not be thrilled with the younger ones trying it but I do understand how frustrating it is with some scoops. Either you bend the handle, or have to run it under hot water so often your ice cream starts to melt before you can enjoy it.

We have been using the Sumo Ice Cream Scoop for a couple of weeks. Try as we might, we have not been able to bend the scoop! LOL... Because of the pointed tip and stainless steel construction, this heavy-duty scoop slices effortlessly through rock hard ice cream. And like slicing butter on sherbet.

The best part, you do not have to either wait for the ice cream to thaw out a little before serving yourself.

It's also easy to clean and can be tossed in the dishwasher.

Promotional or discounted product provided for review.
1620970
So far I have made 2 batches of ice cream.  This had much better reviews than the ice cream makers in the stores and the price is way cheaper.  I just layer my ice and rock salt.  Mix my eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla and let it run for about an hour.  Some reviews say it is done whent he motor stops turning but I haven't had that happen yet.  I just check on it after 45 min- 1 hour and if it looks fairly thick I take out the beater and stick the whole ice cream can in my deep freeze for about 1-2 hours to thicken.

I am so happy with this purchase.  Ice cream is made so cheapily now and I know what is going into my food.  It makes a ton of ice cream and we just add toppings inside of it to fit each person (candy bar, cookie....).  The unit is a little loud but not very messy.  I totally recommend
4743243
Bought this to turn my protein shakes into delicious delicious ice cream. So far its working great! I have found that if I start making my ice cream right after taking the bowl out of the freezer I get quite a bit frozen to the sides... Maybe my freezer is just a little cold but ehh, normally I just let the bowl sit out at room temp for about half and hour to 45 mins and it works out perfect.
3063810
I wasted a lot of expensive ingredients to create sub-par icecream with large crystals using this Kitchenaid attachment.  After some tinkering, this is how I got it to create dense, creamy ice cream with great texture and mouthfeel:

1) Keep the ice cream bowl in the freezer at 0*F until solid, AND several hours before churning, set the freezer to "superfreeze" mode.

2) Ensure ice cream base is fully chilled.  You can speed the process by cooling it down in an ice bath.

3) Do not churn in direct sunlight or in a warm room.  If you live in a scorching hot climate, it's best not to churn during the day/afternoon.  This ABSOLUTELY makes a difference!

4) The maximum amount of ice cream base to churn at one time is 3 cups.

5) Drape a kitchen towel or hand towel over the entire mixer to keep the cold air in while it's running.

6) Set a timer for 5 minutes and watch closely after that.  If steps 1-5 are followed, it should take no longer than 10 minutes to achieve creamy, soft-serve ice cream.  By speeding up the freezing/ conversion process, the ice cream is denser, with smaller ice crystals, and has a GREAT mouthfeel.

If you screw up, and end up with a soupy, icy mess, don't fret.  You CAN melt down your ice cream base and churn it again.  Just be aware of any mix-ins.  They may need to be strained out before re-churning.

I hope this helps other people who were frustrated by the design flaws of this attachment.  It IS capable of making great ice cream, but not necessarily as directed.
3756429
This is a good stainless steel ice cream scoop if you want to make balls of ice cream for cones (or for any other reason). If you're looking for something to dish out large amounts of ice cream, then just go with an ice cream spade instead of a scoop. The only thing that is slightly annoying is that water can get between the rubber grip and the handle when you wash it, which could lead to mildew and such growing between the grip and the handle. But the grip is easily removed for washing. A minor inconvenience, but no big deal. I would have preferred it if the scoop was all metal so that this wasn't an issue.
688114
This machine works great in making homemade Ice creams or Fro-Yo. The only drawback is that if you load it too much with ingredients it will stop running pre-maturely. And that sucks because it takes a while for it to start back up again. I wish the capacity of this was bigger. Other than that, its great for the price. I purchased the turquoise and it looks more greener than it is blue.
2723632
Have made some great ice cream with this device.  The recipe booklet that comes with it has many great recipes.  Sturdy design.
3629347
Works well, much more robust than Cuisinart ice cream maker. It is a little tricky to attach to the mixer.
1456983
I have made ice cream 4 times in this machine and it is never hard like ice cream should be. I have a friend that has one and she has never had an issue. I tried to see about exchanging it and it's not eligible because the window closed a week ago. I'm not happy that I have to possibly buy a new bowl.