I finally ditched my plastic spatula for a fish turner and wow

I was at a restaurant supply store in Phoenix last month and grabbed a 6 inch fish spatula for like $6. Figured I'd use it for fish but now I use it for everything. Burgers, eggs, even lifting cookies off a sheet pan. That thin flexible metal gets under stuff way better than a thick plastic flipper. My old one cost maybe $4 and melted on the edges after a year. This thing is stainless steel and feels like it'll outlast me. Anyone else ditch their regular spatulas after trying one of these?

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burns.fiona13d ago

Wait, are you talking about those thin metal ones with the slots? I mean, I get why you'd like the flexibility but I can't stand using those for a lot of things. Maybe it's just me but I feel like they're too flimsy for lifting burgers or thick pancakes. The metal bends and the food slides off weird if you're not super careful. I also worry about scratching my nonstick pans with metal spatulas, even the soft stainless ones. For me, a good old nylon spatula with a solid edge works better for most stuff and doesn't make me nervous about ruining my cookware. Idk, maybe I just got a cheap fish turner but mine felt way too bendy for everyday use.

bettywilson13d ago

Hey @burns.fiona, have you ever tried using the fish turner more like a scoop than a flipper? I used to have the same problem with burgers sliding off until I learned to slide it further under the food before lifting. And about the nonstick worry, most decent fish spatulas actually have a rolled edge that's pretty gentle on pans, it's not like using a sharp knife or anything. My stainless one from the restaurant store hasn't scratched my nonstick skillet yet after months of use.