Commercial spatula for meat

[marajo]

Our son has a kiosk selling food @ events. Currently he uses a commercial spatula but it is heavy and after 6-10 hrs of chopping, flipping etc his wrist is wounded! Any of you know of a commercial spatual that is lightweight? What would the metal part be made of? This problem is not unique, I am sure. Thank you.

 

[Andy M.]

marajo, commercial spatulas are made heavier to stand up to the 6-10 hours or more of work they have to deal with on a daily basis.

Your son might consider a lighter spatula made for home use. They would both be made of stainless steel.

 

[Scotch]

This isn't commercial per se, but I like it. It's light because the spatula part is made of thin springy steel, and the handle, although steel, appears to be hollow:

Amazon.com: Kuhn Rikon Cooks' Flexi Turner: Home & Garden

 

[marajo]

Thank you for the link. I understand the reason for the heavy spatula's but thinking this problem is not unusual.

 

[marajo]

Would dough scrapers hold up? I am thinking using 2 of these, 1 in ea. hand to do the work.

 

[Andy M.]

Dough scrapers would put your hands closer to the heat of the grill/griddle. 6-10 hours of that could really be a problem.

 

[marajo]

I thought of that as I was typing. So maybe 2 lightweight turner/spatula's.

 

[Andy M.]

Why switch to two spatulas? That would be awkward for your son as it's a whole new movement. One lighter weight spatula is probably the best bet.