Stainless steel scoop AISI 304 (1.4301), complete with rod Sterilizable by flaming or steam sterilization In contrast to conventional scoops, the stainless steel scoop has no openings, undercuts or crevices in which residues could collect. Pore-free finishing produced by high-quality laser welding seams. The stainless steel scoop can be flame-sterilized and can therefore be made completely germ-free, e.g. for taking drinking water samples without introducing any foreign microorganisms into the sample.