Customer Reviews

Wusthof Gourmet 7 1/2-Inch Slotted Spatula

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

While this spatula is shaped and traditionally used to turn fish filets, I've found it to be a good general purpose spatula including for folding omelets. The metal has just the right balance of flex but yet is stiff enough to hold up to heavy meats without bending. The angled and wide shape of the tip plus the length of the spatula all works to make this a better metal spatula than many of the other spatulas I own including the Rosle 12.6" Perforated Angled Spatula.

So far I've used it for cooking omelets, chicken breasts, scallops, and even salmon fillets and this spatula handled every task well with no problems.

PROS:
About the right balance and feel in one's hands making it comfortable to use.
The angled and thin metal blade has the right amount of stiffness and flex to get underneath whatever food you need to turn. The wider tip provides more area for supporting your food item.


CONS:
The plastic handle is not heat resistant (will melt slightly if left on a hot pan).
The spatula does not have a full tang which could add slightly better balance and justify the cost.
Yeah, it is expensive. But I got mine when the Amazon price was about what Cooks Illustrated listed as the cost.
It is designed for a right-handed cook because of the angle of the blade makes it awkward for left-handed cooks. So if you are left handed you may want to consider the Rosle spatula Rosle 12.6" Perforated Angled Spatula.

We bought this based upon Cooks Illustrated's recommendation as the best fish spatula, and were not disappointed. It is wonderfully thin yet sturdy, and has a sharp leading edge for getting under fish, cookies, whatever. A great addition worth the space in the gadgets drawer. Be aware, though, that the sharpness makes it inappropriate for use with non-stick pans, which it will scratch.

I originally purchased this slotted spatula as a "fish spatula", but it has worked well as a general purpose spatula (except for non-stick surfaces). My only small gripe is that the black surface on the handle is a plastic with a relatively low melting point - I leaned it against a hot pan and it melted slightly after a few minutes.

I have used this spatula for pancakes, toast, and omelets. It has served me well in all three scenarios. The handle is not heatproof, and for the price, it really should be, thus the four stars.

I just received this item. But if you are used to the quality of Wusthof knives be prepared for a let down. This is the Gourmet line not the Classic.

Metal portion is a metal stamping with only the front/back surfaces polished. The outside edges and the edges in the slots are still rough. A good place for bacteria to grow.

However, I suspect it will work well.

I bought this to use as a fish spatula based on a Cooks Illustrated recommendation. It is much more versatile than I expected. I use aluminum baking sheets everyday and this spatula works great with these sheets. It is very agile and light yet feels sturdy. It is the only metal spatula I use now.

After seeing and reading a "highly recommended" review of this Wusthof fish turner on America's Test Kitchen/Cooks Illustrated, I decided to spend the money and buy it. This was actually the first thing I have bought from Amazon. Well, I am totally thrilled with this flexible spatula. It feels good in my hand and works perfectly for all things in a pan that need to be turned. I have both non-stick and stainless Calphalon cookware, as well as French copper and some cast iron and have used it on all of them with absolutely no problem whatsoever. I usually prefer to use the silicone utensils on my non-stick, but if I am careful this spatula is perfectly okay. My experience ordering from Amazon was quick, easy and professional, with them sending me emails keeping me apprised of my order. Yay to all!!!

My wife and I had been fighting with spatulas that would not perform due to their thick, blunt edge. This item was rated the highest in a test reported by Cook's Illustrated, a publication in which I have a great deal of trust. Although pricey, I ordered it, as I do so many products, through Amazon. The service was excellent as usual. The product was not overrated; it performed exactly as described by Cooks and by those who rated the item on Amazon. What more can I say; it fully deserves its 5 star rating.

I bought this spatula based on a review from Cook's Illustrated Magazine. I am not disappointed. It is light, curved and small front edge get right under the food, slots for draining if needed and lightweight. Small package doing a great job. I'm going to buy them for Christmas for all of my brothers. We men like to use kitchen tools like this, they work!

This is an acceptable spatula. however, I did not like the sharp edges and roughness in the slots so I took a very small rounded and a very small flat file and took away the roughness up and down and inside and out. I finished this off with wet or dry sandpaper 500 and 600. Took about 15 minutes. I didn't expect to have to do this as I have already have good Wusthof, Henkels and Sabatier in other type items and the high level items were good as is. Our Wusthof high end knives are great.
For this price the inside edges finish should have been a little better and smoother.