Palette knife

This knife has a long, narrow blade that is thin and flexible yet sturdy; the tip is rounded, and one side of the blade may be serrated. Use this as a turner for thin flat items, such as small fish fillets or steak or pancakes, as well as for folding and mixing and lifting delicate biscuits off a baking sheet. It can also be used to loosen a baked cake or cheesecake from its tin, spread soft mixtures such as icing or buttercream on a cake, or for making a decorative effect on a vegetable purée. A large palette knife with a serrated edge is used to cut a cake into layers.