F. Dick ProDynamic 5-inch Offset Spatula

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.