Utensils

Every cook line needs a general-purpose spatula, and Dexter-Russell’s Cool Blue 8 x 3-inch grill turner fills that role with a solid blade for grills, griddles and flat tops. Dexter lists burgers and vegetables through proteins and sautéed items among its jobs, and the blade has a “just right” flex for working under food. The blue handle is built for high heat and is easy to spot on a busy line.
Solid or Perforated?The Cool Blue 8 x 3-inch Perforated Turner lets grease drain away, and the Cool Blue 8 x 3-inch Square End Turner has square corners for larger foods. The Traditional 8 x 3-inch Grill Turner offers this size with a rosewood handle. Learn More

Square corners give a broad, flat lift under heavier meats and reach into the corners of a pan. Dexter-Russell’s Traditional S8698SQ is its square end hamburger turner, built to lift steaks and ribs as well as burgers, and the offset blade keeps the hand clear of the grill. It is a good choice for a flat-top cook who turns burgers all shift.
Square End or Standard Grill Turner?The Traditional 8 x 3-inch Grill Turner is the all-purpose version, with enough flex for pancakes and omelets. Learn More

Perforations let oil, grease and juices drain away as the food comes off the pan, so bacon and fried eggs reach the plate without a puddle. Dexter-Russell’s Traditional 8 x 3-inch perforated turner is sized to lift larger orders from a grill, flat top, griddle or large pan, and the blade is beveled on three edges and offset to keep the hand above the heat.
Perforated or Solid?For general flipping, the solid Traditional 8 x 3-inch Grill Turner is the all-purpose choice. The Cool Blue 8 x 3-inch Perforated Turner pairs this blade size with a high-heat handle. Learn More

Small foods need a small spatula. Dexter-Russell’s Traditional mini turner has a 2.5-inch blade for lifting, flipping and serving, and Dexter suggests it for cookies, brownies, shrimp and appetizers. The thin blade slides under a brownie in the corner of a pan without breaking it, and the offset keeps the fingers above a hot sheet pan.
A Size UpFor eggs and pancakes, see the 4 x 2.5-inch Pancake Turner. Learn More

The Traditional 8 x 3-inch grill turner is the all-around spatula of Dexter-Russell’s rosewood-handled line, and it is the most visited Dexter turner on our site. Dexter built it for medium to heavy foods such as steaks and burgers, and notes that it also works well on more delicate pancakes and omelets.The beveled edges slip under food cleanly, and the offset blade keeps the knuckles above a hot flat top or grill grate. Just enough flex lets the blade follow the surface of a griddle. Dexter makes it in Southbridge, Massachusetts, and its Traditional turners are especially popular with our customers in the Northeast.
Choosing a Traditional TurnerFor heavier meats, the 8 x 3-inch Square End Hamburger Turner has square corners, and the 8 x 3-inch Perforated Turner drains grease as it lifts. For a high-heat synthetic handle, see the Cool Blue 8 x 3-inch Grill Turner. Learn More

The 6 x 3-inch hamburger turner is Dexter-Russell’s compact Traditional spatula for the flat top. Dexter lists burgers, steaks and quesadillas among its jobs, and its beveled edges help it lift and serve.A six-inch blade is easier to manage than an 8-inch turner on a crowded griddle or in a skillet at home, and it still covers a full-size burger. The offset design keeps the hand above the cooking surface, and the blade has just enough flex to slide under a crust.
Smaller and Larger TurnersThe 4 x 2.5-inch Pancake Turner handles eggs and smaller items, and the 8 x 3-inch Grill Turner covers larger cuts. Learn More

Dexter-Russell catalogs the S242½ as a pancake turner, and shoppers search for it by that model number. The 4 x 2.5-inch blade flips pancakes, eggs and burgers, and a beveled edge lets it glide under food without tearing a delicate crêpe or an over-easy egg. Dexter adds plating and serving at grill stations and sauté lines to its uses.
Other Small TurnersThe 4 x 2-inch Turner is slightly narrower, and the 2.5-inch Mini Turner serves cookies and appetizers. 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

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