The Mercer Culinary M18490 Praxis® Turner is a professional-grade kitchen utensil designed for precision and durability in commercial food preparation. This solid stainless steel turner features a 6" by 5" high carbon Japanese stainless steel blade, optimized for high-performance tasks such as flipping, lifting, and turning a variety of food items. Its overall length of 13-1/2 inches ensures ergonomic handling, making it suitable for busy restaurant kitchens, catering services, and industrial foodservice settings that demand strength and longevity in their cutlery tools.
Top Mercer Culinary M18490 Praxis® Turner Features
The Mercer Culinary Praxis® Turner combines a heavy-duty construction with high carbon Japanese stainless steel, providing exceptional edge retention and resistance to corrosion. The broad, sturdy blade allows for efficient food manipulation, while the rosewood handle with three brass compression rivets ensures secure grip and durability during demanding commercial kitchen operations. Its precise dimensions support seamless integration into high-volume workflows, facilitating efficient food prep, plating, and service tasks.
- Heavy-duty blade: Constructed from high carbon Japanese stainless steel for durability
- Ergonomic handle: Rosewood with brass rivets for secure grip and longevity
- Dimensions suited for professional use: 6" x 5" blade with 13-1/2" overall length
- Ease of maintenance: High-grade stainless steel simplifies cleaning and sanitation
- Optimal for high-volume kitchens: Designed for frequent use in restaurant, catering, and institutional settings
Ideal for professional foodservice operations requiring reliable, heavy-duty turners for prepping and plating tasks.
Mercer Culinary M18490 Technical Specs
This Mercer Culinary turner features a 6-inch blade length and 5-inch blade width, constructed from high carbon Japanese stainless steel for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance. The handle is made of rosewood, secured with three brass compression rivets, ensuring a sturdy grip and resilience under rigorous use. Weighing approximately 1 pound, it is designed for balanced control and ease of handling in busy commercial kitchens. The overall length of 13-1/2 inches facilitates safe, comfortable operation. Its robust construction makes it suitable for frequent cleaning without deterioration. The blade's edge maintains sharpness through intensive use, supporting precise food manipulation. It is compatible with standard cleaning protocols common in professional foodservice environments and built for long-term performance under substantial workload conditions.
- Blade dimensions: 6" length x 5" width
- Handle material: Rosewood, secured with 3 brass rivets
- Finish and construction: High carbon Japanese stainless steel, dishwasher safe
- Weight: 1 lb for balanced handling
- Overall length: 13-1/2 inches for extended reach and control
- Food safety: Material safe for commercial kitchens and easy to sanitize
Electrical Requirements: Not applicable
Construction & Finish: Stainless steel with rosewood handle
Temperature Tolerance: Suitable for routine cleaning at high temperatures
Usage Compatibility: Compatible with standard kitchen utensils and workloads
Maintenance: Easy to clean, disassembly not required
What is a commercial turner?
A commercial turner is a heavy-duty kitchen utensil designed for professional food preparation, featuring durable materials like high carbon stainless steel and ergonomically crafted handles. It is used in high-volume kitchens for flipping, lifting, and turning food items, including meats, vegetables, and baked goods. The Mercer Culinary M18490 Praxis® Turner, with its 6" x 5" blade and 13-1/2" overall length, is ideal for professional kitchens such as restaurants, catering services, and institutional foodservice environments requiring reliable, long-lasting tools for efficient workflow.
Top Stainless Steel Turners for Commercial Foodservice Settings
Professional-grade, heavy-duty stainless steel turners like the Mercer Culinary M18490 are built for reliable food prep in busy commercial kitchens, suitable for high-volume tasks and demanding workloads in restaurant and catering environments.
- Operation for commercial kitchens with moderate throughput
- Ideal for compact restaurant prep stations
- Designed for foodservice categories like large cafes and cafeterias
- Supports durable, repetitive flipping and lifting tasks
- Suitable for use with high-temperature foods and cookware
Why Choose Mercer Culinary M18490 Praxis® Turner
Designed with high-grade Japanese stainless steel and a robust rosewood handle, the Mercer Culinary M18490 Praxis® Turner offers superior durability and ergonomic comfort. Its precise dimensions and heavy-duty construction outperform many competing turners, especially in high-demand professional foodservice environments, enhancing operational efficiency and sanitation.
- Premium high carbon Japanese stainless steel blade
- Solid rosewood handle with brass rivets for durability
- Optimized dimensions for efficient food manipulation
- Designed for frequent, intensive commercial use
- corrosion-resistant and easy to sanitize for sanitation standards
