Kitchen Equipment Expert's Favorite Metal Spatula

[@floief]

Yep, I bought the Wusthof fish spatula and it turned into a kitchen favorite.

[@scottm2553]

What happened to America's Test Kitchen? They used to go over every item they test and provide amazon links. It would be nice if they continued to do that because it's helpful to find things when the video is old.

[@lisamolinar]

I love anything Wuesthoff or henckels I have champagne taste also and I have a beer budget

[@jeremyd6775]

After working in restaurants my absolute favorite spatulas are the Mercer hell handle spatulas

[@missmarie726]

I got the MIU spatula on Amazon and I love it! Had it for about 6 months now, and it's great and very versatile

[@metadexter]

Which size did you get, 11 inch or 13 inch?

[@missmarie726]

@@metadexter 11

[@C2C.]

Fish spatulas can be tricky to clean. The best I've used is the Dexter-Russel turner (4"x2" for everyday use and the 5" for big jobs). I've had each for 10 years...they work great, were at a great price, extremely durable, easy to clean, and are still in great shape. I'll have these for my lifetime.

[@katherinehunter5789]

I wish that you would put the name of the winners of the equipment tested across the screen. Sometimes I can’t understand what you say when you name the winner,if I got the spelling right.

[@darcyjorgensen5808]

Spend the $50. You will have it forever. If you get divorced, hide it amidst your share of the kitchen towels.

[@asadb1990]

there are cheaper closes on ebay or amazon. same gage and weight.

[@C2C.]

I bought Dexter-Russel turners for half the price and will have those forever...

[@Marsolan]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 good one on divorce!!!!

[@Diverfarm]

Yes that's very interesting and important for me thanks a lot 👍🌷🍀🌻

[@drthmik]

I own and love my fish turners But occasionally you need something a bit bigger And I and my Mother swear by the Vollrath Flexible Pancake Turner it is the same thickness as the fish turner but larger, it is FANTASTIC

[@MemeScreen]

They raised the price of the Best Buy by 50%. I’m assuming it’s no longer a Best Buy since you removed it from the description.

[@wchandle1]

So what do you recommend for use with delicate nonstick pans?

[@daveh7720]

Sounds like a great investment. I have a bunch of plastic turners, both fish and short, but they're just too flimsy to lift a heavy item. (Most of them were freebies with bottles of pancake syrup, or from cheap cookware sets.) That MIU spatula sounds like a great upgrade.

[@edithandonaegui-espinoza4941]

Good morning I 💘 them all. I been watching your show since it started.

[@debbycoley]

Love the fish spatula!

[@KingTode]

Can you make a video about the best garlic press?

[@S23K]

Why are the heads of traditional spatulas often so thick and rigid these days? I love my old super-thin spatulas from days of yore - but they're so hard to find..

[@saltycrow]

I call those my Grandma spatulas. She had 2 of them and using both could easily flip a 10" catfish filet without losing a flake of meat off that fish. They were just small thin stainless, probably no more than 2.5 inches across the spatula part and there was a thin piece of stainless that ran down the center with open space on each side before the stainless that formed the framing on the sides. But she could wield 2 of them in unison to flip anything and not ruin any of it, she was a great cook. I started house keeping about 40 some odd years ago with 2 also(learned from Gram), but lost one somewhere over the years. You're right, they are hard to find. We have a Uncle Joes in the area that has a great section of well made, old models of all kind of kitchen stuff, they also carry more unique pieces of granite or some folks call blue speckle granite. Real light weight stuff. Seems campers use that a lot? Anyway, I think(?) I might be able to get one there. I just stopped going out unless I have to now. I've learned to love ordering online, and just opening the door to recieve a package. So much easier than a trip to town. I'm in a high infection rate for covid. So while I first thought staying home was inconvenient... I'm definitely loving every minute of it now. That said... If you don't have any luck finding one maybe I could help you get one or a few so ya have them. You just need to send me a message here on youtube and I'll give you proper contact info and we can make sure we're even talking about the same spatula.

[@colby7625]

These must be for home use. The ones at work are solid with rounded edges for fish, square edges for the grill. They both have solid plastic handles rated to 500 degrees. I would buy commercial these look flimsy.

[@richardleaneagh4274]

i miss the echo slotted spatula long enough to turn 2 burgers flat but flexible like the fish turners

[@mattosborne5098]

Choosing the best wangjangler.

[@wesleykirkland7150]

Kind of sad to not see the WinCo here.

[@familyfirst8583]

Home fries looked like mush and lumps! Lol

[@theouthousepoet]

The yet-to-be-cooked homefries were not yet cooked? *gasp*

[@familyfirst8583]

@@theouthousepoet or shaped? maybe hash?

[@bdkjfswk318]

English is so confusing sometimes. Spatula in English means so many different things. In my country, that kind of spatula is simply called turner.

[@timlaunyc]

We call them turners in the US as well, when the spatula is meant to help you turn items, versus a spatula used to mix, or a spatula used for stir frying.

[@Stlmgnolia]

not helpful for nonstick pans

[@johnhpalmer6098]

Not in this video, but they have tested silicone coated versions of the fish spatula. If you watch the shows enough, you do see them on occasion, often in gray or red. I have a variant bought locally and not as good as the stainless one I also have as I think it's a bit thicker than the ones they prefer. The stainless one works great on all but my nonstick pans.

[@Stlmgnolia]

@@johnhpalmer6098 try reading my comment again!

[@johnhpalmer6098]

@@Stlmgnolia I understand your comment, still, they did the test on silicone coated versions, so there.

[@theouthousepoet]

nonstick pans are not helpful*

[@Stlmgnolia]

@@theouthousepoet Not helpful for what?

[@petemac7969]

Nobody "needs" a $50 spatula!

[@AMan-io7wt]

They forgot to comment on the difference between the rounded edge end and straight edge end spatulas. The straight end is less likely to rip foods when separating them from the bottom of the pan and is also far better at de-glazing the bottom of a pan. I conclude the test was a failure.

[@roninbushito]

Victorinox spatula one of the best

[@JohnDoe-xr5is]

A spatula is not an investment.

[@Em4gdn1m]

That "I'll see YOU later" at the end seemed very sexual to me.

[@themikelee]

Can we please PLEASE stop this fake dynamic where Adam is the expert and he's talking to someone who is learning this all for the first time? We don't need your video acted out like we're children.

[@munstracity]

Plus this seems to be a re-hash of Lisa’s video (which is much better done)

[@munstracity]

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[@themikelee]

@@munstracity ALL of their review videos should have Lisa. She is knowledgable and straightforward.

[@diasmall0205]

How do they not know... we would all watch a 40 minute long episode on anything. Stop teasing us.

[@roninbushito]

Wustoff is overpriced the Victorinox is better

[@DearHenryA]

Years ago a fish spatula was the first ATK recommended item I purchased. I still have it and love it. I don't even own a regular spatula anymore. Thanks for your great recommendations ATK.

[@jeyfloh]

While I enjoy nearly all of the items that I've bought based on ATK's recommendation (probably about a dozen things at this point), the MIU turner is my only regret because as a left-handed user it was not comfortable. The slanted front end of the head was just awkward for me. A left-handed or ambidextrous alternative would have been appreciated. I was disappointed when they mentioned that they tested with left-handed users, but didn't speak to their experience in this video.

[@pratikpramanik7782]

The Victorinox and Lamson they tested have left hand models. They work great

[@jeyfloh]

@@pratikpramanik7782 thanks I'll take a look!

[@marilyngrossholz1747]

I’m with you. I bought a fish spatula when they reviewed them before. It just sits in the drawer. It isn’t comfortable. I even tried using it right handed, no go. I got excited when they said they had lefties doing testing. A big letdown.

[@jimshorttster]

I bought a left handed fish spatula at surly table a million years ago. Still works great

[@drthmik]

I recommend the Vollrath Flexible Pancake Turner, it is symetrical and thus Ambidextrous My mother found one at a garage sale long LONG ago and it quickly became the ONLY turner/spatula she would use Despite using it EVERY day it still took 15 years to wear it out. It broke while she was prying 2 pieces of frozen chicken apart (Not the first time she'd used it as a crowbar) I took the broken pieces and managed to find The same Spatula on the (at the time) new website called Amazon It was the best Christmas Present I ever got buying 3 $8 Turners (1 with slots and 2 without) She still has them

[@SV2K]

Can you test spatulas for non-stick cookware? I checked your videos but they only review silicone spatulas meant for scraping bowls.

[@sethzard]

I was hoping for that too.

[@richardgarno6591]

Take a look at OXO. Lisa from ATK did a separate report on her “must have gadgets.” An OXO mini spatula was one of those adgets. I have a full size OXO (I think OXO calls them turners instead of spatulas ). I’ve had it for years and it’s never harmed my non-stick pans.

[@sethzard]

@@richardgarno6591 that's the one I have and it's solid, biggest problem has been it seems to melt relatively easily.

[@LisaNix2]

They already did this- search for the video

[@Anonom2012]

Big fan of the Lamson Sharp left-hand fish spatual.

[@Splagnate]

Should add that the winner is now between 60-65$ now. The best buy is now 25$.

[@jtsholtod.79]

I bought this Wüsthof spatula a few years back, and I love it. However, I also bought your recommended nonstick Matfer Bourgeat Exoglass Pelton Spatula, which I use far more often as it's more versatile (and at under $17, it's also far more reasonably priced). But I must admit I also still have a cheapo wide spatula for the few occasions where a narrower fish spatula just won't work, and a left-handed one for my backwards family members 🙂.

[@Ma_Ba]

I got the Exoglass Matfer Bourgeat. Great for eggs, but it has a temp rating. Think my steaks and chops with my Matfer Bourgeat black steel are searing too hot for it and a little melt down stringiness has me looking for metal. It has the temp printed on it, but I didn't know how hot I was going!

[@lindachandler2293]

One thing you didn't mention was a deal breaker for me; the leading edge, the part that first goes under an egg or cookie, etc. first has to be straight across. If something has stuck to the pan and the edge is curved, it tears the food up instead of going smoothly under all at the same time. Love my fish spatulas!

[@TurboBinch]

Wish they had reviews for plastic/nylon spatulas.

[@Ma_Ba]

ATK sold the nylon fish spatula by Matfer Bourgeat on sale with black steel pan for a pandemic restaurant relief fundraiser in 2020. The spatula was $10 when paired with that pan for that time. @Jonathan Douglas comments above about it. I found I sometimes hit over the max temp when searing a steak and need to flip it, so back still need a metal. No longer concerned about scratching surfaces with metal. Think nylon and even silicone say max 400 F or thereabout. Heard the trick of restaurants is how hot they get for the sear, but now the sear is being debunked for steaks?

[@rainsoakedpuppy]

Look up "Mercer Culinary Hell's Tools Hi-Heat Slotted Spatula" on Amazon. Right around $7 dollars, one piece high-heat nylon construction with good geometry. I've had one for 2 years now and it's been fantastic.

[@TurboBinch]

@@Ma_Ba I'll have to check it out: I never saw the relief fundraiser, but I also am not from America :P

[@FaroushJinal]

perfect, i'm literally looking at amazon right now for one then this came up. talk about timing.

[@AirrowRocket]

Shame you missed it the last 5 times they posted it.

[@jsparakov]

Doesn't matter that they repost. They are watching me!

[@mariogalileo]

Bought this fish spatula last time they recommended it - and I got it on SALE! This baby is worth every penny, would gladly pay full price regardless of the sale.

[@papasfritas6071]

Okk.... tell us more... where and when for how much

[@JayZoop]

There are residential spatulas. I'm looking for long thin spatulas for my large griddle.

[@Jasen-M74]

Fish spatulas are awesome!🐟🐟🐟

[@Splagnate]

Hmmm noticed some clips from the same comparison from 4 years ago

[@JohnSmith-bn7bl]

check out the misen... at 1/4 price of the wusthof.

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

I can't tell any food puns here, *people might flip!*

[@terrywickham781]

I have one, but, it might be hard to swallow ;0(!! LOL

[@Phlegethon]

The ikea one is fine

[@robertgray6512]

Right hand only?

[@mrblueskynm3968]

I've been thinking about getting a fish turner type, excellent timing on this review! Are there any good plastic/teflon coated fish turners for those of us who also use coated pans? That would be a good review for us!

[@JustinHEMI05]

I can't find a video covering your favorite spatula for non stick pans.

[@ronl8495]

I bought my Fish Spatula from Walmart and made by Pioneer Women for around twenty bucks! High quality all the way and I love it! 😎

[@laurlicia]

Thank you for creating and airing this video. Didn't even know I needed this but thinking back, it's likely a good idea for my eggs in the morning. My other spatula (which I love) is just a bit tough on them and doesn't cover enough surface so they don't flip well.

[@voodoo2882]

my fav is one from WS all 1 piece metal....great weight and has a nice edge.....24.95

[@BenRangel]

Wasn't sold on the idea of a fish spatula until I read the comments. But I'd want one that's dishwasher safe. EDIT: oh that wusthof handle is plastic, not wood.

[@ap1747]

Love these! Its great to know best and best value! Thankfully you try all so we can make good home choices

[@deyesed]

Pausing the pre-roll ad to guess the winner will be a midlength fish spatula with wide slots.

[@chrishevia]

Mercer's Hell's Handle is my winner. I have the big one and little one.

[@dalefahey2202]

the worst long handle choices are best for air fryers

[@Pisti846]

I hope they are stainless and won't rust.

[@TheShadowMan.]

Well hello!

[@Katy32344]

I'm surprised the winner isn't an OXO. Lol

[@set921]

Which Spatula would you recommend for roast vegetable that are sticking (in a good way). Would a regular spatula be better?

[@fletchermixon8004]

I’m married to a vegan so we roast a lot of veggies lol. We have been using a fish spatula for years and it’s honesty amazing.

[@AirrowRocket]

There should be a limit on how many times videos are reposted.

[@terrywickham781]

You've seen one, you've seen'm all ;0(?

[@GA-yv3zw]

When his voice goes high I cringe a little😬

[@Moon-fv5sz]

What about last ability and 100% stainless steel???🧐 What about REAL QUALITY?

[@CowTipping101A]

In your discussion of the tests that were performed you said you also tested for lefthanded users (actually using less than flattering phasing to describe us) but in you discussion of the spatulas you never mentioned lefthanded users at all. So in the end you gave the top two rated spatulas to ones who geometry favors righthanders. How about a review for ambidextrous spatula?

[@VAGjew]

Did you seriously just get triggered by the term lefty?

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

POST AND RE-POST WERE WALKING ACROSS A BRIDGE. POST FELL OFF. WHO WAS LEFT? RE-POST. POST AND RE-POST WERE WALKING ACROSS A BRIDGE... UGH!

[@terrywickham781]

LOL..............

[@gapey]

funny cuz I just looked this video up last week. I thought maybe this was a newer one.