LamsonSharp 3" x 5" Turner

Good points:

* Flexible blade does indeed slide under things.

* Useful size for eggs and grilled cheese sandwiches.

* Dishwasher-safe-ish.

Bad points:

* Handle is made of a plastic that melts at surprisingly low temperatures--the side of a frying pan even at moderately low heat.

* Handle is riveted to blade quite loosely--there is play when the handle flexes. It feels like something is shaking loose, even though this is functionally irrelevant.

* Blade is cheaply made--it is not smooth, but slightly pitted, at the business end.

Excellent turner, good size and flexibility. The only drawback is the material that the handle is made of. It will not sustain heat at all, so if it gets against the rim of a skillet or griddle it will melt promptly.

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I live in a rural area and I couldn't find a decent turner in a store within a hundred miles, literally! All thick enough plastic to challenge a wheelchair from crossing, or silicone discs on handles. I went clear to another state to find a well-made turner the right size and made of real steel to no avail.

This turner is everything it should be durable but flexible, thin bladed to avoid injuring eggs, big enough for omelettes and burgers, rust-free, and a pure delight. It was a gift for my chef-esque husband and I had to buy several more in two sizes to make him even happier.

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I am surprised to see there are very few reviews of this item, especially because I consider this item to be one of my favorite tools in the kitchen. My husband and I both love to cook, and even a year later, we still constantly rave about how perfect this Lamson Turner is. I love items that are engineered with thoughtfulness, precision, and perfection, and this turner is one of them. The sharp edge is absolutely perfect for flipping eggs (my easy over eggs are now PERFECT!). I love the precise feeling you have when scooping from under the egg, to find that not one bit has stuck to the pan. The sharp edge is perfect for getting under the thinnest items --crepes, eggs, etc., ensuring, a perfect flip every time. It's also great for scrambled eggs, as you can use the sharp edge to chop up the eggs as thick or as small as you desire. We used this for fried rice in the wok, pancakes, fish, etc. The 3x5 size is perfect for cooking in a fry pan from 8" to 12", or even a wok, and the handle is the perfect length to ensure full control over flipping. We use a knife sharpener to keep the edge finely pointed and it works fantastically.

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I wanted a slightly larger than average turner for omelets, grilled cheese sandwiches (which I make on larger slices of bread) and my pancakes which I prefer much larger than the traditional "silver dollar" size. That is the only use I put this turner to, and it does quite well. The blade gets under the food fine, and has enough flex.

I was fortunate enough not to have the issue with a loose handle that others had. The plastic does indeed look and feel cheap, so I knew going in that I would hand-wash it, and never leave it leaning against a hot surface good habits to start early with, so you don't fall into the mentality (so common amongst American consumers) of "everything ought to be fool-proof, therefore I am going to treat my property like a fool,and then complain when things break."

I wouldn't use this turner for burgers or on the grill. It doesn't seem appropriate for anything heavy, and I wouldn't press down on it either (you're not supposed to press down on burgers anyway).

This turner is holding up fine under the duties I have assigned, and I see no reason why it won't last a long time with proper care.

All in all it's a fine product, I am satisfied, but considering the apparent cheapness of the build, it out to be a few dollars less $9.99 for instance.

November 2011 update: The handle has indeed become loose, and it feels even cheaper as a result, but ti still works fine.