Dexter-Russell 4-by-2.5-Inch Stainless Steel and Walnut Pancake Turner

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• Quality built 4-inch pancake turner
• High quality stainless steel working end
• Lovely walnut handle attached to tang with 2 rivets
• The Dexter Edge, the right solution since 1829, Made in the USA
• Measures 5-1/2-inches including handle

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.8 x 10.5 inches ; 5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002CJNBTO
• Item model number: 60106
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (120 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,571 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #12 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Cooking Utensils > Spatulas

Product Description

This pancake turner is made of high quality stainless steel. It has an attractive and durable walnut handle. It's perfect for rigorous commercial or everyday household use. This turner, with its 4-by-2-1/2-inch size, easily lifts pancakes (or french toast, eggs, et cetera). Handle is secured to the tang with compression rivets. Traditional style; professional and timeless design. By Dexter-Russell. In combination with high grade materials, innovation and highly skilled craftsmen, Dexter-Russell makes tools and cutlery that are professional grade, professional tools and cutlery designed, built, and tested to be people friendly and kitchen tough. Their knives are sharp, right out of the box. Edges last longer and can be easily re-sharpened. The complete array of professional cutlery, tools, and accessories provides consistent, time-tested performance in the kitchen. The dexter edge, the right knife and solution since 1818.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars so good I bought a second one November 23, 2011

By kurtis

Amazon Verified Purchase

If I had to replace all my cookware this turner would be at the top of the list for things I wanted immediately. I use it for anything I cook on a stainless steel or cast iron pan/skillet.

What I like:
-The blade is thin enough to where I can easily slide it under eggs cooking on a cast iron skillet rather than just pushing them around, which is what happened with other turners/spatulas. The end is not sharp but it has enough of an edge to cut a piece of chicken apart when checking to see if it's cooked all the way through.
-Blade flex is perfect as it provides a slight bit of flex when you really push it into the pan (i.e. when I burn something onto the pan) but otherwise it's perfectly rigid.
-As far as size the 4"x2.5" is extremely versatile and I haven't had a need for anything smaller or larger. For reference the smallest pan I use is a Lodge Logic L5SK3 Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron 8-Inch Skillet that has tall sides and this size turner is easily operated in it.
-I wasn't crazy about the look of the handle at first, but it's grown on me and I really like the feel of the wood and the balance it provides
-Made in the USA: I know this doesn't matter to everyone but if I can find a quality product made here for a reasonable price I'm going to buy it. For me the fact that this is made in the US is just icing on the cake for an already great product.

What I don't like:
-Nothing: I can find something to complain or modify on most things and I am stumped here. (It's, a major reason why I bought a second one.)

Other notes/thoughts:
-I'm intrigued by the one reviewer that said he sharpened the edge. I haven't found a need for it yet as it splits most things already, but it sounds cool.
-One reviewer mentioned that the sticker was difficult to remove. It's not that hard, you just can't use something soft like a paper towel with dish soap. Use something more abrasive like an abrasive sponge, ie: Scotch-Brite Dobie All-purpose Pads, 3-Count (Pack of 8). (You don't have to worry about hurting it.)

Conclusion:
I'm pretty conscious with how I spend my money but I'm willing to pay for quality and this is quality. I don't know for sure as I've only had my first one a few months so far but I think it's built well enough to last a lifetime given that you don't regularly abuse it beyond normal use.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Dexter Russell Pancake Turner, Stainless Steel and Walnut Review January 9, 2010

By northie_66

Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a wonderful turner. I bought this to use with a new cast iron skillet because I read you should never use plastic in cast iron. I figured this would be the perfect thing because even the handle isn't plastic so even if I set it resting on the skillet, no harm done. This actually reminds me of an "heirloom" gagdet - one of those nice quality tools that your grandmom has but you can never seem to find. I believe it is supposed to be handwashed but I'm not sure. I handwash mine so I don't know how it would hold up in a dishwasher. Get yourself a cast iron pan and this tool and go back to the basics. You won't regret it. I'm going to get the Dexter Russell fork next :]

UPDATE 6/28/12: I went back to non-stick. Cast iron is just too darn heavy. But, my review stands on this turner.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Turner! May 28, 2010

By mouscacha

Amazon Verified Purchase

I had originally bought a 0.99 turner, and didn't think it could get any better. "What can a better quality turner do for me?" I asked myself. Well, this turner is every egg and pancake flippers dream! It slides under the food with little effort, scrapes the bottom of my pans when there's a little too much "stickage", and is really easy to clean at the end! What more can I say about it? It's great!