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    Olive Wood Spurtle

    Hand-carved in Lesvos

    Olive Wood Spurtle

    A long, narrow 12″ olive wood spurtle — built to mix dough, stir thick batters, and reach the bottom of jars without scratching.

    $19.00

    Handmade from Lesvos olive wood by refugee artisans earning fair wages.
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    5.00 / 5 from 9 reviews
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    About this piece

    Meet the 12″ Olive Wood Spurtle — a long, narrow, hand-carved kitchen utensil shaped from sustainably sourced Mediterranean olive wood on the Greek island of Lesvos. The slim, tapered shape is built to stir thick mixtures, mix bread dough and porridge, scrape the sides of pots, and reach all the way to the bottom of tall jars without smashing or splashing. Smooth-sanded and finished with our care balm, it's safe for non-stick cookware and gentle on every pan. Olive wood is naturally dense, water-resistant, and beautifully grained — every spurtle carries its own swirl of honey, amber, and chocolate tones, so no two are alike. Each piece is carved by a refugee artisan rebuilding their life through fair, steady work. Buying one helps fund a livelihood, not just a sale.

    Key features

    • Long, narrow shape — built for thick batters, doughs, and tall jars
    • Mixes without smashing — gentle on dough and delicate ingredients
    • 12″ length — reaches the bottom of pots and storage jars
    • Hand-carved, one of a kind — unique grain pattern in every spurtle
    • Safe for non-stick cookware — won't scratch pans, pots, or cast iron
    • Sustainably sourced olive wood — dense, durable, naturally water-resistant
    • Food-safe finish — sealed with natural beeswax and linseed oil, no chemicals
    • Gift-ready packaging — arrives boxed with a favorite Greek recipe, an "Our Story" card and a "Meet the Maker" scannable barcode- Supports refugee artisans — every purchase funds dignified work in Lesvos
    • Easy care — hand wash, towel dry, re-oil every few months

    The story

    This spurtle began as a branch of a wild olive tree on the island of Lesvos — the same island where, a few years ago, our makers arrived by boat with little more than the clothes on their backs. Today they spend their days in a small workshop, carving olive wood into utensils sold around the world. Every piece is signed by the hand that made it and traceable back to its maker by QR code. When you cook with this spurtle, you're holding a small piece of that story — Greek olive groves, refugee craftsmanship, and the slow, deliberate work of rebuilding a life one piece at a time.

    Customer reviews

    • Love this

      — Wendy ·

    • Use it daily!

      — Lisa Mclain ·

    • Love it. Strong and a good shape for my sourdough starter jars!

      — Hannah Fowler ·

    • Awesome

      — Derick ·

    • Love the grain of the wood. Company great to communicate with and they made things right. Fast shipping.

      — Teri ·

    • I would give this 10 stars if I could. I have bought several other brands of wood cooking utensils and this one is the best. Most are way too thick, lacking the proper curve, coated with gosh knows what, and split later on. Now it is too early to tell about splitting but this one is actually designed to use as a spatula for normal everyday use. Well done. I may have found my Christmas presents this year.

      — Sunshine ·

    • Wonderful craftsmanship and perfect shape for stirring the sourdough starter

      — Kimberly S. ·

    • I gave this as a gift to a friend who loves to cook. It can be used on metal or nonstick pans. I like the flat end to stir thick soups or stews and reach to the bottom of the pot. It was also very attractive

      — Robin ·

    • Excellent multi purpose kitchen tool. Works great for stirring all manner of things and does well at mixing bread dough by hand!

      — Anonymous ·

    Frequently asked

    Hand wash only, with mild soap and warm water — never soak or place in the dishwasher. Towel dry immediately and let it air dry fully before storing. Every 1–2 months (or whenever the wood looks dry), rub a thin coat of food-safe mineral oil or olive oil or care balm into the spurtle with a soft cloth, let it absorb overnight, then wipe off any excess. With this simple ritual, your spurtle will stay smooth, water-resistant, and beautiful for decades.

    Each piece is carved one at a time from a single block of olive wood, so grain pattern, color and shape will vary slightly. That's part of what makes yours one of a kind.

    Every utensil is hand-carved on the Greek island of Lesvos by refugee artisans we work with directly. Meet the makers.

    Orders ship within 1–2 business days from the U.S. Standard delivery typically arrives in 3–5 business days. See our FAQ for full details.

    If you're not in love with your piece, return it within 30 days for a full refund. If anything arrives damaged, message us and we'll make it right.