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Palette knife
A long-handled wide knife with a rounded blade and blunt sides that can be made from metal or plastic or a combination of the two. A palette knife has a variety of uses in the kitchen including removing portions of food from baking trays, turning food that is being cooked in a pan or spreading icing or whipped cream evenly over a cake or gateau.