Norpro Krona 9-inch Stainless Steel Flat Whisk

A flat whisk lies almost level against the bottom of a skillet, so every wire stays in contact with the pan. That makes it the right tool for a roux, a pan sauce or gravy, where flour and fond in the corners of the pan need to be worked into the liquid before they scorch.

Norpro’s Krona flat whisk is about 9 inches long, short enough to control in a small saucepan and to tuck into a utensil crock. The wires are professional-gauge stainless steel with a high polish, and the handle is solid filled and sealed, so water cannot seep in and collect inside it. Norpro also suggests it for lifting poached eggs out of simmering water.

For gravy in a roasting pan or a wide braiser, the longer Krona 11-inch flat whisk keeps your hand farther from the heat. The Krona Sauce Master uses a flat coil that works well for heating milk without scalding. Pair any of them with the Norpro glass gravy separator at the holidays.