OXO SteeL Turner

This is a classic turner: thin, with a large turning surface (4-1/2 by 3 inches), it slips readily under burgers and pancakes, gripping them firmly. No law bars its use for brownies, cakes, and other foods, either. Its 13-1/4-inch length keeps fingers away from heat, and its handle and blade meet at an angle, giving the turner maneuverability. Plus, it doesn't bend, so foods won't flop off. Oxo's Steel line is an all-stainless-steel variant of the company's familiar fat-handled Good Grips line. Rather than being straight-sided, this tool's handle is tapered from heel to finger grip and has satin-finish, stainless-steel panels top and bottom. The handle's sides feature the same design as those in the Good Grips line--they're made of soft processed rubber for comfort, with "fins," or grooves, that flex under pressure, conforming to individual finger grips and providing control when handles are wet or slippery. Like all Oxo tools, this turner is dishwasher-safe; a hole in its handle facilitates hanging on a hook or peg. --Fred Brack