One problem with ice cream scoop with trigger is that they are too big for other culinary uses, such as scooping biscuit dough or melon balls for cocktails. If you want a versatile tool, it's best to use a smaller, disher-style scoop.
The largest stainless steel ice cream scoop holds three tablespoons and is most likely to be used for ice cream. During testing, the 18/8 stainless steel ice cream spade felt durable and comfortable to hold in both hands. The squeeze handle is easy to control and the sweep mechanism is sturdy, producing tight balls even with hard ice cream. Smooth ice cream was easy to release, but required a few more squeezes to release the mix.
Testing found that squeezing and releasing the stainless steel ice cream scoop does require some hand strength, which can provide a lot of control when serving, but may not be suitable for children or older people. These versatile, dishwasher safe spoons come with a lifetime warranty, so you'll have plenty of opportunity to use them for a variety of purposes.