Utensils

A fish turner has a long, thin, flexible blade with an upturned shape that slides under a fillet without breaking it, and slots that let butter and oil drain away. Dexter-Russell’s Traditional 6.5 x 3-inch slotted fish turner is made for fish, eggs, crêpes and other foods that need a gentle lift.It is also a handy spatula for cast iron, where the thin front edge gets under a crisp skin. Dexter makes it in Southbridge, Massachusetts.
Wood or High-Heat Handle?The Cool Blue 6.5 x 3-inch Slotted Fish Turner has a blade of the same shape with a handle rated for high heat. Learn More

This Cool Blue slotted fish turner pairs Dexter-Russell’s classic 6.5 x 3-inch fish turner blade with a handle built for high heat, so it can rest beside a hot grill or flat top. The thin, upturned blade slides under fragile fish, and the slots let oil and grease drain away as it lifts.Dexter calls the blade’s flex “just right,” enough to follow the surface of the pan. It is one of the most visited Dexter turners on our site and a good fit for anyone cooking fish on a griddle.
Cool Blue or Rosewood?The Traditional 6.5 x 3-inch Slotted Fish Turner has the same blade shape with a riveted rosewood handle. For burgers and steaks, see the Cool Blue 5 x 4-inch Hamburger Turner. Learn More

A clean flat top cooks evenly, and Dexter-Russell’s Cool Blue 3-inch griddle scraper clears stuck-on food, grease and debris between orders. The sturdy blade scrapes without flexing, and the high-heat handle lets the cook scrape the griddle hot, right after an order comes off. It suits restaurant cook lines and home cooks with an outdoor griddle alike.
Other Griddle ScrapersThe 3-inch Griddle Scraper with Walnut Handle has a longer wood handle for extra reach. Learn More

Dexter-Russell’s L4504 is a 3-inch griddle scraper with a long walnut handle, and shoppers find it by that model number. The long handle keeps the hand back from a hot flat top as the blade clears grease and stuck-on food between orders. It suits diner griddles and backyard flat tops alike, and it hangs neatly from a hook by the grill.
High-Heat AlternativeThe Cool Blue 3-inch Griddle Scraper has a synthetic handle rated for high heat. Learn More

Perforations in this 8 x 3-inch blade let oils and fats drain away as the food lifts, which makes Dexter-Russell’s Cool Blue perforated turner the choice for fried items, sautéed proteins and delicate foods. The heat-resistant handle lets a line cook keep it right beside the flat top during a busy service.
Cool Blue Turner ChoicesThe solid Cool Blue 8 x 3-inch Grill Turner handles general flipping. Learn More

With square corners and an 8 x 3-inch blade, Dexter-Russell’s Cool Blue square end turner is the one to reach for when moving larger foods across a grill or flat top. The beveled edges get under a steak or a slab of hash browns, and the handle is built for the heat of a commercial cook line.
Square or Standard End?The Cool Blue 8 x 3-inch Grill Turner is the standard solid version. For a wood handle, see the Traditional 8 x 3-inch Square End Hamburger Turner. Learn More

For sliders, eggs and smaller burgers, Dexter-Russell’s Cool Blue 4 x 3-inch hamburger turner is easier to maneuver on a crowded griddle than a full-size spatula. Its beveled blade slides under food cleanly, and the handle is made to work close to a hot grill. It is a good size for breakfast service.
Larger Cool Blue TurnersFor wider patties and smashburgers, choose the Cool Blue 5 x 4-inch Hamburger Turner. Learn More

Dexter-Russell’s 11.5-inch Traditional cook’s fork holds meat steady as you carve, serve and check it for doneness. Dexter catalogs it as a shrimp fork, and shoppers search for it under that name. It is a cooking and serving fork, and Dexter rates it for small to medium cuts of meat, such as a roast chicken or a pork tenderloin.The tines pin a roast to the board so the knife can slice cleanly, and they lift finished cuts to a platter. At the grill or griddle, the length keeps the hand back from the heat when turning sausages and chops. It is too large for eating peel-and-eat shrimp or crab at the table.
Choosing a Dexter Cook’s ForkFor carving larger roasts and turkeys, the Dexter-Russell Traditional 13.5-inch Cook’s Fork adds length and leverage. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide explains how a carving fork works with a carving or slicing knife. Learn More

Dexter-Russell’s S242 is a small 4 x 2-inch turner for cooking, grilling and serving, and Dexter notes it also cuts and serves desserts. The narrow blade fits into a crowded skillet or under a slice of lasagna or pie, and the offset keeps the hand away from hot food and pans.
4 x 2-inch or 4 x 2.5-inch?The 4 x 2.5-inch Pancake Turner has a slightly wider blade with a beveled edge for eggs and pancakes. Learn More