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This spatula was great for flipping eggs and pancakes, and the flexible silicone head was especially good at gliding in the pan—even navigating rounded sides with ease. The silicone material kept cookies stable during transport, and we liked the generous handle. The spatula’s head was an ideal length, though we found it too wide to easily scoop up brownies. And while this spatula’s flexible head was ideal for skillet cooking, it was too pliable to scrape up leftover brownie bits.

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For about $10 more, this spatula has a blade that’s identical to that of our top pick. But this one’s poly handle gives it a little extra heft and makes it dishwasher-safe.

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The Westmark Non-Stick Thermoplastic model turned out to be capable of quite a lot due to its comfortable and functional shape. Its shape seems like a hybrid of many of the positive features of the other kitchen utensils we tested. This angled turner resembles a fish spatula and easily slid under all the food we tested it with. Its shape is similar to the wooden Eddington model we tested and functions quite well as a mixing spoon. It's as dense and strong as the KitchenAid, barely flexing while holding 8 stacked burgers on its turner.
Thermoplastic, the material the Westmark is made of, is described as a 'high-quality heat-resistant polyamide,' which is technically true. What's also true is that its heat resistance is functionally extremely similar to the nylon OXO Good Grips and slightly less than the nylon KitchenAid. Nylon is a polyamide, and both are simply a synonym for plastic. Our team focused on the performance we experienced and ignored the marketing. The Westmark is an excellent multi-purpose utensil and a great addition to your kitchen.  

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Best Spatula of 2022

This spatula is small enough to fit in a peanut butter jar yet strong enough to press down doughs and flexible enough to clean the edges of a batter bowl.

This spatula is small enough to fit in a peanut butter jar, strong enough to press down doughs, and flexible enough to clean the edges of a batter bowl.

This flexible silicone spatula has the best shape we’ve found for scraping batter bowls and saucepans, and its one-piece construction makes it a lot easier to clean than other spatulas.

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This $13 silicone spatula raised $50,000 on Kickstarter for a reason — its clever design is virtually flawless

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Our former favorite triumphed again. Made from a resin/fiberglass composite, this fish spatula had a relatively thin, smooth head that was long, narrow, and provided ample room for picking up food. Its straight, moderate-length handle brought our hands close to the action and was fairly comfortable to grip, if a little slicker than we preferred. Just don’t leave it on a hot pan—it melted at 450 degrees.  More on this test

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For maneuverability, surgical precision, and crisp, high-end construction, this spatula could not be beat. It supported a 4-pound brick without the slightest slip, and its sharp, gently uplifted front edge could slip under anything and hold it in place.

The Toadfish Ultimate Fish is an elegantly crafted kitchen instrument that is both a great turner and feels nice in hand. The one-piece stainless steel utensil is ergonomically designed with the majority of the weight in the handle and with a clever resting block that eliminates the need for a spoon rest. The rubber grip is the same bright teal found on most Toadfish products. It is smoother than OXO's rubber grip but still ensures a secure grip.
Examining all of the contenders, the Toadfish clearly has the nicest design and is made to use and to last. But if we were looking for a single best spatula for our kitchen, we would need something that wouldn't scratch our non-stick pans. Even the best metal turner in the world will do that. If you do a ton of cooking on cast iron or an outdoor grill, the Toadfish is easily the best tool for the job.

Seamless silicone surrounds a sturdy polymer core, making this spatula easy to clean and comfortable in hand. The flexible head handily maneuvers in tight corners and edges but is strong enough to scoop heavy food. It’s also available in a mini version, perfect for petite jars.

This silicone-coated spatula is a must if you use nonstick cookware because it won’t scratch your pan. Its angled, tapered edge easily slips under brittle cookies and fried eggs without mangling them.

This silicone-coated spatula is a must if you use nonstick cookware, as it won’t scratch. Its angled, tapered edge easily slips under brittle cookies and fried eggs without mangling them.

This model is firm enough for scraping and scooping but also fit neatly into tight corners. Its straight sides and wide, flat blade ensured that no food was left unmixed. The all-silicone design eliminates any crannies that could trap food. It felt exceptionally comfortable. Its smaller blade fell short in our folding test.

This grill spatula aced all our tests. Its front edge is just 3 inches across, so it can fit between the most closely packed burgers on the grill, but the head then flares out toward the handle to support wider items such as grilled pizza. Its comfortable, rounded handle with a silicone grip never became slippery, and at a moderate weight of 8¼ ounces, it wasn’t fatiguing to use for extended periods of time. It lifted 10 pounds with ease and survived abuse testing looking good as new.

This high-heat scraper has a wide blade, making it ideal for preparing large batches of batters or folding ingredients together.

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