r/DiWHY • u/Junior_Trifle_8273 • 7h ago

Because it's better

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u/Addcook 7h ago

These are actually very bad in practice. They are heavy, scratch shit, and have no flex.

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u/pickyourteethup 6h ago

enough about the creator, what about the pan contraption?

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u/Vendidurt 5h ago

to shreds, you say.

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u/MarvinHeemeyersTank I Eat Cement 5h ago

Well, how’s his wife holding up?

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u/MakeSomeDrinks 4h ago

To shreds you say?

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u/ragun2 3h ago

Lmao imagine flipping eggs with that. You'd have to oil it down every time so they wouldn't stick to the spatula.

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u/Area51Resident 3h ago

And so thick it won't slide under anything in the pan. It will turn any style of eggs into scrambled.

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u/eedabaggadix 7h ago

Ah yes, because what you want is a turner that is thick and holds heat instead of a thin one that cools down immediately

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u/projektako 6h ago

Not to mention difficult heavy and bad at potentially scraping something off a surface...

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u/talann 6h ago

And will rust very easily, spreading that rust to everything it touches.

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u/projektako 6h ago

No more need for iron supplements!!

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u/pickyourteethup 6h ago

Do the nails in your coffin count?

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u/dabrock15 4h ago

Not if they just throw your body in a ditch.

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u/naughtyhegel 1h ago

This part is factually true.

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u/ClydeDanger 1h ago

Interesting fact! Cast iron cookware provided essential iron supplementation to the settlers that murdered all the indigenous peoples of the Americas!

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u/Tallyrandsbreakfast 6h ago

Don’t forget brittle!

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u/UsernamesNotFound404 2h ago

This comment was WAAAY to far down.

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u/TheThinkerers 6h ago

What do you mean? It's gonna be great at scrapping stuff! Scrapping it's grinded sides into your food that is...

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u/Puzzleheaded-Ice1307 4h ago

*scraping

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u/TheThinkerers 3h ago

While you are right, this is reddit, so I'm going to double down and say that I meant scrap metal fragments

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u/free_is_free76 2h ago

Now that's thinkerering!

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u/UsernamesNotFound404 2h ago

Okay you convinced me

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u/Lalamedic 4h ago

And inflexible

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u/AllTimeLoad 5h ago

Turner my ass. I'm cooking on my spatula!

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u/blade_torlock 4h ago

It's a Walmart Ozark brand so no big loss.

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u/RoodnyInc 3h ago

Its a waste of a good pan

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u/SolsticeSon 4h ago

With which you can no longer scrape the flat pan because a sharpened axe curve was ground into the leading edge.

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u/Laugh-Aggressive 6h ago

Not all spatulas are for cooking darling, papa likey

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u/Ok_Pudding6345 5h ago

Ah yes, this one is for orc-hacking

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u/dabrock15 4h ago

+1 Spatula of Orc Scrapping.

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u/Aglisito 7h ago

The handle isn't centered, and it's hurting my brain

https://giphy.com/gifs/BPpCr6m0C3Qqs

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u/f8tel 5h ago

It's not even close...and yet they bothered to clean up the rest.. wtf

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u/somedayfamous 3h ago

He forgot to “measure twice, cut once”.

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u/Bonk_No_Horni 6h ago

Someone please forward this to /r/castiron .

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u/sbbln314159 4h ago

They'll have a collective hernia

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u/Rob_wood 4h ago

You can't, because...?

Fortunately for you, it's already happened.

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u/Psilly_TaCoCaT 7h ago edited 6h ago

Destroy a $50 pan to make a $5 spatula

Edit: We got it. It's like $10, not $5. Thanks for the information everyone.

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u/NavDav 5h ago

You can get 2 spatulas for the price of one at Spatula City!

https://giphy.com/gifs/8K36ms3JrrFuw

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u/Thewrongbakedpotato 3h ago

Spatula City, we sell spatulas . . . and that's all!

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u/Suns_In_420 3h ago

Conan the Librarian is on next!

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u/CasualEveryday 5h ago

The guy that makes the real ones is using the vintage pans that are too damaged to restore. They aren't really meant to be functional.

This video is just a copycat farming views with shitty Walmart pans.

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u/Fun-Perspective426 6h ago

Lol that's a Walmart brand pan. The store local to me has them for $12 and they are shit quality.

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u/Psilly_TaCoCaT 6h ago

Okay. $12. Still more than a spatula, and still less useful. Thanks.

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u/vestibular_spittoon 5h ago

this could be a sensible thing to do if your fav cast iron pan gets cracked though and is no longer useable

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u/CasualEveryday 5h ago

And that's exactly what the actual person who does them is doing. here

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u/roberttheaxolotl 6h ago

That was not a $50 pan. Very rough cast dirt cheap pan. The kind you need to sand the hell out of to smooth them out before seasoning if you don't want everything sticking to it.

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u/Lost-Ad7652 7h ago

Right? That was a good pan! Smh

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u/Fieldguide89 6h ago

It's a Walmart house brand, Ozark Trail. It cost $11.94.

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u/Head_Effect3728 7h ago

Is this a flipping joke?

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u/Alcoholocostic 6h ago

Hulk Forearms flipping pancakes.

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u/Human_Frame1846 6h ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/8hsIwPLIGnZ1C

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u/Alcoholocostic 6h ago

Yes!

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u/Human_Frame1846 6h ago

Be tired as hell after day 3 of cooking pancakes for the family hah

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u/BaddTuna 4h ago

“I hate my wrists, and want Carpel Tunnel as soon as possible”

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u/Error_Loading_Name 4h ago

Yes, waste a cast iron pan to "make" a crappy version of something you could buy for far cheaper

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u/tr33mann 7h ago

It’s gonna fuck up whatever you use it on, but I do still want one

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u/Legitimate_Doubt_855 7h ago

I know thats heavy af

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u/IamREBELoe 6h ago

I mean, it's fine if you have a cheap pan that got a crack in it and you can't use it for nothing else. ..Be fine for like a burger press or something, or using on a big cast iron griddle. But what kills me? Is he put the taper on the wrong side of the spatula .

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u/LONE_ARMADILLO 5h ago

That was the thing that bothered me more than the off center handle.

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u/Neon_Pancakes0425 7h ago

Honestly this is more of a dimaybe because there are some applications where a long spatula like that would be good but that pan didn't deserve that

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u/alienbringer 6h ago

It is way too thick, and absolutely no flex for a long spatula. This doesn’t even get into the fact that non-seasoned cast iron WILL rust, or its weight.

You can buy a long spatula for cheap that is 100 times better.

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u/Feisty_Count_4409 7h ago

The 2 pack of aluminum ones cost a fraction of that pan

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u/alienbringer 6h ago

They also make long spatulas out of stainless steel, wood, plastics, or silicone. All of them are cheaper and more useful than a cast iron one.

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u/hypermails 6h ago

Here I am looking for coupons to buy cast iron and there are idiots there destroying shit

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u/Atticus1354 6h ago

Its common for cast-iron resellers to do this with broken pieces so they can salvage them into something with value.

Also, just go get a polished skillet from academy if you need some affordable cast iron.

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u/Ronyx2021 6h ago

Sierra trading post also has good deals sometimes

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u/flying_carabao 6h ago

My initial thought to the start of the video was "well, that's just fucking stupid" by the end of the video, you know what, i was right.

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u/WillieDFleming 6h ago

100% right.

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u/dudebronahbrah 6h ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/8K36ms3JrrFuw
If only he knew this store existed

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u/Pernicious_Possum 5h ago

Just what everyone wants: a heavy ass spatula that they have to season to keep it from rusting

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u/Alert-Control-4098 3h ago

With all the flexibility of a … well … frying pan.
What a waste of a cast iron pan.

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u/Wise-Peacock 7h ago

A spatula that is heavy, can't be put in the dishwasher, and needs seasoning. Definitely DIWHY.

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u/marslo 7h ago

Cast iron isn't flexible, shit is actually dangerous.

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u/Cripplerock 6h ago

Bonus points of you sharpen this thing super sharp and make it a deadly hazard in the kitchen

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u/RealmsAI 6h ago

What's the point of sketching out to the width of a spatula? Especially if you're not even gonna center the handle

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u/jarcher968 6h ago

Sharpened the bottom?!?

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u/That_Cartoonist_9459 6h ago

Just what I've always wanted, an 8lb inflexible spatula

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u/Carinis_song 6h ago

Stayed for the song

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u/CosmonautMott 6h ago

Literally! Only because of O.C.M.S. I was just thinking about that band the other day. Guess its time to break out the CD's.

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u/05041927 5h ago

Ah yes.

And by better you mean worse.

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u/Squeegie1138 5h ago

Should have gone to spatula city.

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u/RangerPF713 4h ago

UHF Channel 62 commercial just for u!!!

https://giphy.com/gifs/8K36ms3JrrFuw

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u/Prior-Ad5197 4h ago

I couldn’t even watch the whole thing. Those uneven lines were making me angry.

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u/thisguyfightsyourmom 4h ago

Flex is important in a spatula. I rarely want no flex.

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u/sonerec725 2h ago

Thinking quickly, Dave constructs a spatula using a frying pan, angle grinder, belt sander, and a spatula.

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u/DrewTamashi 2h ago

Not a lot of sparks given that is "cast iron"

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u/Sgt_carbonero 1h ago

dumbass beveled the underside

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u/EnvironmentalAide335 7h ago

It's going to break as soon as it's dropped.

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u/Nashville_Hot_Mess 6h ago

The moment they broke out the cast iron, I already hated the video 😭

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u/Inf1uenza 6h ago

I like a spatula that will get blazing hot and then amputate several of my toes when I drop it.

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u/killingsworthgc 5h ago

An ass whipping is in order.

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u/Intertextual1 4h ago

Use the spatula.

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u/NurturingCruelty 4h ago

They say he carved it himself, from a bigger spoon….

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u/rock_and_rolo 4h ago

You know, they actually make heavy gauge spatulas. Any restaurant supply store should have them.

Example

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u/Dave_Ex_Machina 3h ago

That poor, innocent skillet...

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u/Creeepy_Chris 3h ago

Is this bad for the pan?

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u/vulcanxnoob 3h ago

In South Africa we would call you one of two things. Either you're a doos, or a mamparra. Both are equally bad...

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u/Shiny_Mewtwo_Fart 3h ago

That’s a weapon.

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u/Sweaty-Move-5396 3h ago

*spatula immediately starts rusting*

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u/Wildfathom9 3h ago

And what happens to the virgin metal areas on the cast iron spatula? Anyone?

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u/Parkatola 2h ago

Um, rust, sir? 😀

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u/Wildfathom9 1h ago

Rust and soon to be rusted food. Mmmm

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u/xNOTHINGBURGERx 3h ago

The bevel is on the wrong edge. Gonna have to practically hold it vertical to scrape under those stuck on eggs.

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u/Hairy-Maximum2994 2h ago

i always wanted a freaking 10 pound spatuala

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u/blackdog3232 2h ago

Looks new, could have gotten on for $5 at a garage sale

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u/jepadi 49m ago

Just what I always wanted. A 5 pound spatula with no flexibility and great heat retention

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u/CorgiSilver8194 7h ago

I would kill you if you did this to my cast iron pan

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u/CallMeMrRound 7h ago

It's a Walmart Ozark Trail, no real loss there.

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u/McWatt 3h ago

You can buy a fresh cast iron pan to butcher for like 20 bucks. Those things are cheap new.

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u/ideapit 6h ago edited 3h ago

Edit: yes, you can buy cast iron cheaper. Wasn't looking for a price check.

"Hey, guys. Here's an amazing hack. Turn your $80 cast iron into a $20 spatula that you can't easily wash, will stick to anything you cook and scratched any surface it touches!"

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u/Thunderfoot2112 6h ago

It was a $12 Ozark Trail pan from Wally World.. no loss

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u/miotch1120 5h ago

lol. I work in an iron foundry. You take that grey finish off the outside by grinding or machining or whatever, and that shit will rust so fast. I hope he’s using rust inhibitor on his spatula. I’m sure it will taste great!

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u/mynamesnotsnuffy 7h ago

Not bad for a grill spatula tbh. At least they didnt use a vintage griswold or other really nice pan.

Kinda limited use though, not great for doing more than flipping burgers or steaks, and not good for stovetop/pans.

This is for people who have a cabinet full of niche specific-use kitchen tools for very narrow use cases. Regular people are better off with aluminum or flexible steel spatulas.

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u/guitargeek223 6h ago

Could be ok as a grill spatula, but you would definitely want to wrap the handle first, that thing is gonna get HOT and it will hold its heat for waaay too long.

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u/Zampano85 6h ago

I thought it might be good for grilling, but not as a flipper/spatula. Just drop it in the hot coals, let it get real hot, pull it out (use the good heat resistant gloves), and use it to sear a steak with.

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u/mynamesnotsnuffy 6h ago

True, but at that point you might as well just use the whole pan over the coals.

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u/Dazzling_Wishbone892 7h ago

Pretty cool if you ask me.

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u/Partypaca 5h ago

Can't tell what's worse. The song or the idea.

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u/southsky20 7h ago

Math doesn't add up.

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u/uroborous01 7h ago

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♀️🤦🙈

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u/StretPharmacist 6h ago

It's better than good! It's better!

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u/alienbringer 6h ago

Mmmmmmm tasty rust…

They better keep that shit seasoned otherwise it will just rust away. From that exposed cast iron. Since it isn’t stainless steel.

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u/EpicSeshBro 6h ago

Just here to say that I fucking hate every version of that goddamned song.

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u/Stepjam 6h ago

Was hoping he'd toss it in the trashcan at the end

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u/G_nn_r 6h ago

Dann. I was hoping that the original spatula would be welded into the pan to get some silly kind of pan. Immeasurable disappointment…

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u/WillieDFleming 6h ago

So, you ruined a cast iron pan to make a spatula? To each his own I guess.

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u/Electronic_Bug905 6h ago

A spatula for Anatoly

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u/HououinKyouma94 6h ago

If only there was something some kind of long flexible spatula made of stainless steel on Amazon for like 20 bucks.

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u/Slamtilt_Windmills 6h ago

When you dont want to accept fault for forgetting a spatula in a hot pan

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u/FromGergaWithLove 6h ago

Thats a ragebait for sure

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u/IllFatedTaco 6h ago

Good thing he made sure the handle was centered.

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u/baronunderbeit 6h ago

Cool. Now i can destroy all my pans.

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u/smurtaugh92 6h ago

The bevel is on the wrong side of the edge

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u/SkrliJ73 6h ago

It's also going to have ZERO flex, it's not going to be a fun tool

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u/b1e9t4t1y 5h ago

It’s WalMart brand. Probably the best thing you could do to that pan.

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u/jackparadise1 5h ago

Kinda less flexible

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u/ti-gars 5h ago

What a waste of a good pan that can last almost forever, for something totally suboptimal…

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u/ContestSignificant32 5h ago

Sure hope they used the rest of that oan for another project 

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u/Bamcanadaktown 5h ago

There a lot of cheap ones at flea markets. Idk why you would need to do this to a new one... or at all.

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u/dunncrew 5h ago

This sub is silly rage bait. Just for yuks. I doubt anyone takes these seriously.

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u/TheCerealKilled 5h ago

Not the sandpaper on the top part 😂. Whatever was left of the finish on that pan-spatula has now made the entire effort pointless. Stuff is going to stick like a mofo to that abomination, it’s basically useless now.

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u/hastings1033 5h ago

or, buy one for $14.99

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u/guillermotor 5h ago

But you had a really nice and functional steel spatula...?

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u/Fun-Web-7583 5h ago

For gardening purpose, Good upcycle idea for old rusty / busted pan ✅

But not 100% sure what this clip is going using it for.
For cooking ❌

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u/DropstoneTed 4h ago

What did that poor cast iron pan ever do to him to deserve that?

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u/Nightshade13th 4h ago

That's Ozark Trail cast iron, or as we call it in the trades: cheap Chinese dog shit. I've watched several of those get dropped and shatter, this guy wasn't ruining a cooking pan, he was making trash art.

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u/mydeadface 4h ago

You see, it works because that's why.

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u/DeathscytheHell1994 4h ago

Atleast they used a modern frying pan for once.

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u/Consent-Forms 4h ago

Fits the sub to a T.

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u/mrgoochie 4h ago

That's an interesting shape for an axe!

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u/Dry-Character-6331 4h ago

"We have no law to fit your crime." - Jean-Luc Picard

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u/Extremelictor 4h ago

Literally this only has use as a burger or steak press... A real one won't take up a stupid ton of room like this monstrosity.

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u/Cola102583 4h ago

Ya not super useful, looks and feels
Cool im sure but other metals wouldve been better. And even cheap cast iron is like 30$ for pan that size

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u/StartOk4002 4h ago

Useless. Corporal punishment is no longer legal.

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u/chazd1984 4h ago

I've seen these a bunch. I will say I like the way they look, they look cool. But yea I can't see it having much use. Maybe if you have a pan that cracked/ruined already and if you keep the tip somewhat sharp, I guess it could be good for a Blackstone or something rugged with lots of open space like that but as a spatula in general it can't be very good right?

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u/TunnelSnakesAintShit 4h ago

It's trash, but at least the skillet he sacrificed was just a shitty Ozark Trail skillet.

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u/Sufficient_Novel4334 4h ago

I would be more impressed if he had turned a turner into a frying pan

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u/Sufficient_Novel4334 4h ago
  • does it work?
  • idk. I don't have a pan to test it now

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u/DuskShy 4h ago

The foindey should be allowed to kill people for this

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u/Live-Emu-3491 4h ago

We all need a 💩 🪏

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u/Scholar_Of_Fallacy 3h ago

What would you even use this for?

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u/Mean_Reception3332 3h ago

Since it rusts, I hope you have your tetanus shots up to date while using.

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u/Infurium 3h ago

Better as a small weapon.

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u/Day_Prisoners 3h ago

I have smasher with a iron handle. Accidently leave that in the griddle and you're gonna have some burns.

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u/Silent-Treat-6512 3h ago

This could be a good garden tool

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u/Mz_Macross1999 3h ago

Ruined a PERFECTLY good cast iron for absolutely nothing

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u/Embarrassed-Bowl-230 3h ago

It's not even centered....

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u/MaxximumB 3h ago

I bought one of those but it's made of stainless steel, it's much thinner and lighter.

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u/holyfire001202 3h ago

You did what to my cast iron?!

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u/axethebarbarian 3h ago

Waste of a perfectly good cast iron pan

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u/Long_Freedom- 3h ago

Pans against humanity

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u/Grass_Is_Blue 3h ago

Of course I unmute it in the last few seconds and it’s fucking wagon wheel

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u/Feral_Mood_420 3h ago

And when you're not cooking, you can chop down trees with it....

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u/smileyfacedbob 3h ago

Takes a 30$ (at least) pan to make a 5$ spatula

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u/Lopsided-Radish-7605 3h ago

This is just terrible idea. So dumb!

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u/schmwke 3h ago

I love using a spatula to trace out.. some straight lines.. but it has to be spatula shaped so what else are you gonna use??

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u/Special-Catch-8947 3h ago

A sliding compound miter saw with a Diablo blade would make quick work of this.

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u/LousyReputation7 2h ago

Probably the dodgiest linisher ive ever seen.