F. Dick Specialty Tools

Busy griddle stations need a turner that holds up to constant use and cleans up quickly, and this ProDynamic 8 x 3-inch spatula is built for it. The round tip slides under burgers, pancakes and fish without piercing them.The blade is slightly offset, flatter than the perforated ProDynamic model, which gives better leverage on a flat griddle and keeps the edge low for scraping. The ProDynamic handle is sealed to the blade with no gap where food can collect, which makes it easy to keep clean between tickets. It is a light tool that stays comfortable over a long shift.The wide blade also presses smash burgers flat and lifts whole omelets and grilled sandwiches without folding them.A riveted version is the Superior 8 x 3-inch hamburger turner. For draining grease, the ProDynamic perforated turner is the sibling, and the ProDynamic 5-inch offset spatula handles smaller items. Learn More

Perforations let grease and liquid drain away as food is lifted, so this ProDynamic turner suits burgers, fried eggs and lasagna. The round tip slides under each piece cleanly.This turner has more offset from handle to blade than F. Dick’s other 8 x 3-inch spatulas. The extra bend keeps the knuckles higher above a hot pan or a deep hotel pan when serving. Lifting food on a perforated blade also helps it stay crisp on the plate, since the fat runs back into the pan rather than pooling underneath.It also serves fried fish and roasted vegetables straight from the pan. On a buffet line, it portions lasagna and casseroles neatly, and the round tip follows the corner of the pan.For a flatter blade on the griddle, the ProDynamic 8 x 3-inch round tip turner is the sibling. A riveted alternative is the Superior hamburger turner, and the Superior 5-inch slotted spatula drains smaller portions. Learn More

A short offset spatula is a plating tool as much as a turner, and this 5-inch ProDynamic model lifts scallops, fish portions and canapés precisely. The bend raises the hand above the food so the line of sight stays clear.A small blade reaches into a crowded pan to move one piece without disturbing the rest. It also spreads sauces and icing in tight spaces and slides under pastries on a sheet tray. The sealed ProDynamic handle keeps a secure grip with wet hands and cleans quickly between uses.Pastry cooks use a short offset blade to smooth icing between cake layers and to lift cookies from a baking sheet. Line cooks keep one in the knife roll for plating, where a large turner would crowd the plate.A riveted version is the Superior 5-inch offset spatula, and a slotted one is the Superior 5-inch slotted spatula. For larger items, step up to the ProDynamic 8 x 3-inch turner. Learn More

Slots in the blade let oil and liquid fall away as food is lifted, so this Superior 5-inch spatula moves fried and poached food to the plate without a trail of grease. It is a small fish spatula for scallops, fillets and eggs.The offset gives clearance and leverage to slide under delicate food in a crowded pan, and the blade widens toward the tip to support a fillet or a poached egg. Its compact size makes it a plating tool as well as a turner. The classic Superior handle gives the balanced feel of a riveted kitchen knife.It also lifts fried food from hot oil and serves poached fish from the pan without breaking it.A solid blade version is the Superior 5-inch offset spatula, our best-selling offset spatula. For a larger perforated blade, see the ProDynamic perforated turner. Pin bones come out with the F. Dick fish bone tweezers. Learn More

This Superior 5-inch offset spatula is our best-selling offset spatula. It is very strong and can lift a heavy bone-in steak, but its real advantage is its small size.A short blade reaches easily into a pan to move individual sea scallops, and it is well suited to plating pâté and canapés. It has good flexibility for sliding under delicate food and fits easily into a knife bag. The classic three-rivet Superior handle gives it the feel of a good kitchen knife.Cooks keep one in the knife roll for plating, where a large turner would crowd the plate. It also lifts cookies from a baking sheet and smooths icing on a small cake. For a home cook, it is a handy size for turning fish fillets and fried eggs.A slotted version that drains as it lifts is the Superior 5-inch slotted spatula. With a sealed plastic handle, the ProDynamic 5-inch offset spatula is the alternative, and the Superior 8 x 3-inch hamburger turner handles larger items. Learn More

Precise placement of microgreens, herbs and garnishes is what plating tongs are for, and at 12 inches these F. Dick tongs also keep the hand well away from heat. They turn scallops in a hot pan and pull items from the oven as well.Fine tips pick up a single leaf or a slice of radish, and the long arms give reach across a large plate or into a deep pan. The spring opens the tongs on its own, so the hand only has to close them. On a buffet line, they serve garnishes and small items neatly.They also turn delicate shrimp and pull bay leaves from a simmering stock.For shorter work, the F. Dick 5-inch fish bone tweezers double as a fine plating tool. A small offset spatula such as the ProDynamic 5-inch offset spatula lifts portions onto the plate. The table below compares F. Dick forks and tongs. Learn More

Carving stations and kitchens that color-code their tools can use this blue Premier Plus kitchen fork to hold roasts steady and lift meat. The 7-inch forged fork does not flex when it is pushed into a large cut.A rigid fork keeps the roast from shifting under the knife, so slices stay even. It also turns meat in the pan, lifts a chicken from the roasting tray and moves carved slices to a platter. The blue handle matches other blue Premier Plus tools for a single food group or station.The fork also tests roasts and braises for tenderness, since the tines slide in easily when the meat is done. It is a handy tool beside the stove as well as at the carving board. Hand wash it and dry it before returning it to the station.Pair it with the Premier Plus 8-inch carving knife or the 10-inch carving knife. For a fork with the classic ringed handle, see the 1905 8-inch carving fork. Learn More

After grinding, a fine burr remains along the edge, and this F. Dick felt polishing wheel removes it on the SM-100 sharpening machine. Used with buffing compound, it hones and polishes the edge to a smooth finish.A burr left on the edge rolls over in use and dulls the knife quickly, so polishing is what makes the freshly ground edge last. The wheel holds compound evenly across its face for consistent results through a long sharpening session. Replace it when the face is worn or glazed and no longer takes compound well.Fit the wheel with the machine unplugged, and run it briefly before loading compound so it settles. Light, even contact with the wheel gives the best finish on the edge.This wheel fits the F. Dick SM-100. Load it with the white polishing compound, and keep a supply of SM-100 grinding belts for the grinding stage. Learn More

This white buffing compound is the replacement for the F. Dick SM-100 polishing wheel. It is formulated for final finishing and burr removal, the step that turns a freshly ground edge into a smooth, refined one.Applied to the spinning felt wheel, the compound works as a very fine abrasive that clears the burr and polishes the bevel. A wheel without enough compound glazes and stops polishing, so reload it lightly at intervals during a session. A smooth, polished edge cuts cleanly and stays sharp longer.Hold the compound bar lightly against the spinning wheel for a moment to load it, then polish the edge with light contact, keeping the edge trailing the direction of rotation. Store the bar in a closed container so it stays clean and does not dry out.Use it with the SM-100 polishing wheel on the F. Dick SM-100. Grinding comes first, on the 120 grit SM-100 belts. Learn More