My Favorite Wooden Spatula Is Finally Back in Stock

As a longtime home cook and food writer, I’ve had a number of spatulas, tongs, and turners come across my desk. Some don’t even make it to the stove; most are given away or donated after testing. But now and then, a new utensil impresses me so much that I want to cook with it forever. The Earlywood 10-inch wood scraper and turner was such a utensil; it fit my cooking style better than nearly any product I’d ever used.

I’ve been raving about this spatula for years. Well, it was sold out on Amazon for ages. I was elated to find that it was back in stock, but it’s bound to sell out again soon. Grab one quickly, before it’s too late.

Earlywood 10-Inch Wood Scraper and Turner

Amazon

This simple tool was love at first use. And when I say it’s simple, I mean it — it’s just a polished wooden plank with a very fine edge. That said, every aspect of its design is intentional, from a thick “handle” that provides a comfortable grip to flat sides that effortlessly slide underneath eggs, cauliflower steaks, seared salmon, and burgers. It’s made from sturdy jatoba wood and has a durable veneer that has yet to wear or discolor. It’s the most straightforward and impeccably designed piece of kitchen gear that I’ve encountered in a very long time.

Is it a spatula, a turner, or a scraper? The answer is yes. I’ve used it to lift pizza dough off the counter, chop meat for burgers, and even mash potatoes. It’s sharp enough to cut brownies or portion out casseroles, and it’s the ideal width for stirring soups and stews. On that note, its flat edge is perfect for scraping the bottoms of pots and pans, letting me pry up with ease all the crispy, stuck-on bits of whatever I’m cooking. When I’m finished, my cookware cleans off with a quick rinse and a light scrub.

Shoppers seem to love this do-it-all utensil as much as I do. One even called it a “piece of art” and pointed out that it was the first wooden spatula that ever let them successfully flip an over-easy egg. Another home cook said that it “performed flawlessly” with pancakes and bacon.

Make sure to pick up an Earlywood 10-inch wood scraper and turner while it’s available — there’s no telling when it will be back in stock after it inevitably sells out again.