Gestura Esa Offset Spatula

$42.00

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This lightweight yet sturdy tool combines the nimbleness of an offset spatula, the precision of a fish spatula and the solid grip of a high-end Japanese knife. Its heat-treated, 18-10 stainless steel blade is flexible and surprisingly strong, with rounded edges that enable you to get under eggs, tofu, medallions of eggplant and zucchini or seared meat and fish. The blade has enough surface area to quickly frost a round cake or smooth batter out in a pan, but it’s also narrow enough to slip into a muffin tin to loosen popovers. Gestura put just as much thought into designing the handle, which was modeled after the “wa” handles of traditional Japanese knives. Made from smooth Japanese oak wood with a symmetrical octagonal profile, the handle provides a secure grip for both left- and right-handed cooks. There are no glues or sealants involved here: The Esa’s handle is bolted onto the blade securely, and the only “polish” you’ll find is a light coating of natural walnut oil.

Net Weight: 1.6 ounces
Materials: 18-10 Stainless Steel Blade, Japanese Oak Handle
Dimensions: 10 inches total; 4.25 inches (Blade Length)
Place of Origin: Niigata, Japan

The Esa’s offset blade makes it a natural choice for frosting baked goods and smoothing batter out in pans. Use its rounded edges to easily turn seared scallops and pan-fried tofu for our Vietnamese-Style Lemon Grass Tofu or to loosen a batch of Popovers from the tin. It’s also sturdy enough to flip portions of salmon or branzino filets without disrupting the crispy skin and move quesadillas around a skillet.

Hand-wash only. The wood has not been treated with any sealants or resins, so drying the spatula metal side down is advised to prevent condensation and/or drips from collecting on the handle. To preserve the patina and grain of the wood, Gestura recommends rubbing it with walnut oil or cutting board oil as often as needed.