The person who named the fish spatula must have had a grudge against it.But despite its PR nightmare of a name, a fish spatula is one of the best kitchen tools.First off, it's made from thin, flexible metal, that's angled just right for flipping things.The thin edge is useful for sliding underneath things, especially if they're a little stuck to the pan.The columns of metal also have plenty of space in between them.This allows excess oil or water to drain as you pull a chicken thigh from hot oil or turn potatoes over as they get crispy.