Quality metal spatula/turner that won't break the bank.

[Tommy Harris]

We have a handful of the plastic and silicone varieties, but I would like to pick up a nice metal spatula for use in the cast iron skillets.  What is a decent brand to pick up that won't break the bank?  Any certain things to look for?  Features, sharp, dull, square corners, round corners?

[Tom Penkava]

I think that will be up to your personal preference, I like heavy duty commercial type stainless Steel, here is a picture of just a few of what I use.  I found them at a kitchen supply store at factory outlets, reasonable cost.

[Dwayne Henson]

I'm with Tom, I went to a used commercial kitchenware store and got the same

[Steve Cook]

On one of my other non-cast iron sites most of the iron guys swear by this one, it will take rough abuse and hold up well. A little pricey but their motto is buy it once and cry once.

http://www.amazon.com/Dexter-Russell-2-5-Inch-Stainless-Walnut-Pancake/dp/B002CJNBTO

[Tommy Harris]

On one of my other non-cast iron sites most of the iron guys swear by this one, it will take rough abuse and hold up well. A little pricey but their motto is buy it once and cry once.

http://www.amazon.com/Dexter-Russell-2-5-Inch-Stainless-Walnut-Pancake/dp/B002CJNBTO

Google turned this one up on ar15.com. For $15, I think I'm gonna have to try it out.   I was expecting recommendations in the $50 range.   Lol.  $15 is merely a drop in the bucket for a tool that will potentially last 20 or more years.   Hopefully I get it for father's day. :)

[Steve Cook]

Tommy, that was the place I see it mentioned. There are quite a few cast iron guys there and enjoy the old cast to cook in. I had seen them mentioned quite a number of times. And they always gave them high marks.

[Tommy Harris]

Tommy, that was the place I see it mentioned. There are quite a few cast iron guys there and enjoy the old cast to cook in. I had seen them mentioned quite a number of times. And they always gave them high marks.

Like any tool that is going to see serious use, I live by the "Buy once, cry once" motto as well.  Whether it is tools for work, for home, cooking, firearms, knives, whatever.   If it is going to see serious use, I will gladly pay for quality. 

[Jim Glatthaar]

Tommy, I use commercial grade stainless steel spatulas from a kitchen supply store.  I have several different sizes.  They have fairly bulky plastic-type handles.  They cost the princely sum of $6.56, $7.86 and $9.29.  They are thin but strong steel spatulas, excellent for cutting and serving lasagnas and other other casserole type dishes.  I highly recommend them, but they didn't have a name.   

[Steve Cook]

I did forget to add in my post if you buy from Amazon or on line make sure it is dexter Russell  and not a knock off.

[Duke Gilleland]

Estate sales and flea markets have supplied me with untold numbers of kitchen utensils [smiley=thumbsup.gif] Found a Cutco spatula just last weekend that was practically NEW for $1. See a good many Dexter and Robinsons as well. ALL DOMESTIC MADE! Same with quality kitchen knives and forks. Just have to dig and look :o

[Paul Okarma]

Here are the restaurant supply places I have bookmarked ...

https://www.acitydiscount.com/

http://www.akitchen.com/

https://www.acemart.com/

[Claudia Killebrew]

Don't laugh, but I use the OXO lasagna turner. I liked it better than most of the other spatulas I've seen.

http://www.amazon.com/OXO-59891-SteeL-Lasagna-Turner/dp/B00004OCMX?ie=UTF8&keywords=oxo%20spatula&qid=1465315496&ref_=sr_1_11_m&s=kitchen&sr=1-11

[Tommy Harris]

No laughing here.   Our best turner is currently an OXO brand all plastic one.   It is nice and sturdy, just plastic.   I am pretty sure I am going with the dexter for the time being.   If it doesn't show up for father's day, I will be ordering it shortly after.   ;D

[C. Perry Rapier]

I totally agree with Duke here. At flea markets and garage sales you can find excellent pieces for the kitchen. I have an excellent Dexter commercial spatula that I keep handy and like to use. I have either three or five dollars for it. I pick up nice pieces like that and give them to friends.

[Tommy Harris]

Well, my father's day gift came in yesterday.  It was a blue book and a Dexter pancake turner.  Man, the difference between a thin stainless turner and a big bulky plastic turner is night and day.  I am sold on stainless utensils now for sure.    I hope to never have to use one of those plastic jobs again.  Lol