I don't know how good it really is but the Kalorik MS-18676 is the one that
America's Test Kitchen ranked #1 in their testing a few years ago. I gave
one each to two nieces for Christmas but haven't really heard any feedback
so can't say how much they have used them. About $20-25 at amazon.

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Regards,
Carl Ijames
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I'm the cook in my house. I have a couple stick blenders, a Bosch and
some other brand I can't remember. Trying to make cream of asparagus
soup with either of these blenders is a waste of time. I still have to
strain out a bunch of fibers from the asparagus. There must be good
stick blenders available. Both of mine have fairlysoft stainless
blades that won't hold an edge. Sharpening them is chore. I'm sure
they are not made to be sharpened anyway. So, anybody here know of a
good stick blender?
Thanks,
Eric