Grill Spatulas

Grilling spatulas can be up to twice the size of your typical household spatula. They are great for flipping extra large burgers, steaks or even scooping up small pizzas. Better grill spatulas are between 16 and 18 inches long and have a large beveled leading edge blade.

Because of the larger size the weight can become an issue with these spatulas. Imagine cooking at a family barbecue where you are grilling for hours on end. That extra pound or so that the very large spatula carries will eventually begin to wear on your arm. That’s why most restaurant cooks use a smaller lightweight spatula for cooking all day. Longer doesn’t necessarily mean heavier the thicker blades are usually the culprits.

Another thing to consider is that spatulas with wooden handle are not dishwasher safe.