How the Burger Stamp Makes Better Smash Burgers

July 27, 2026

The best part of a smash burger is the crust. Achieving that notable smash burger crust comes down to how firmly and evenly the meat meets the cooking surface. We designed our Burger Stamp around that simple idea, using five pounds of solid steel and a wide, flat base to help you get a proper smash.

Why use a burger press instead of a spatula?

You can make a smash burger with a sturdy metal spatula ...but getting firm, even pressure can mean pushing down with a second spatula or another heavy tool in your kitchen. The Burger Stamp replaces all of that with five pounds of solid steel and a wide, flat base designed specifically for the job.

More contact means a better crust

A smash burger gets its signature crust when as much of the meat as possible comes into direct contact with a hot cooking surface.

Pressing the burger thin creates more room for browning and gives you those crispy, caramelized edges that make a smash burger different from a regular grilled patty. If the pressure is uneven, parts of the burger lift away from the surface and miss out on that sear.

The Burger Stamp spreads its weight evenly across the patty, helping you create a thin burger with consistent contact from the centre to the edges.

Five pounds of steel

The Burger Stamp weighs five pounds, so you do not have to rely entirely on arm strength to flatten the burger.

Its weight helps keep the press stable while you smash, making it easier to apply firm, even pressure without bending a spatula or stacking one tool on top of another.

One of our customers, Michael R. had this to say about our Burger Stamp:

“I’m not sure there is anything that does a better job than this 5 pound smasher!”

He has used his Burger Stamp for burgers, potatoes, and just about everything else he can find to smash on the griddle.

A six-inch base for an even smash

The Burger Stamp has a six-inch diameter base.

That gives you enough surface area to cover a burger ball in one press, rather than working around it with the narrow edge of a spatula. The wider base distributes pressure across the whole patty, helping it cook at a more consistent thickness.

The result is a burger that spreads properly across the griddle, fills the bun, and develops more of that crispy surface area.

Half-inch steel that can handle the pressure

The base is made from half-inch-thick mild-carbon steel.

That thickness gives the Burger Stamp its weight and keeps it from bending when pressure is applied. It is made for high-heat cooking and built to hold up through a lot of burger nights.

One customer summed it up perfectly:

“Heavy duty and presses so well.”

Another said their first time using it resulted in a perfect smash burger. They left the press on top briefly as a weight and ended up with a thin patty and the crust they were looking for.

It will probably end up pressing more than burgers

The Burger Stamp was designed with smash burgers in mind, but five pounds of even pressure comes in handy for so many other things.

Use it to:

Smash potatoes directly onto the griddle
Keep bacon flatter while it cooks
Press grilled sandwiches
Add weight to food that needs better contact with the cooking surface
Handle other flat-top and griddle cooking

Michael’s review says he has been “smashing everything” since getting his, mostly burgers and potatoes.

Use it with the cooking surface you already have

The Burger Stamp works on flat, high-heat cooking surfaces, including:

Steel griddles and flat tops
Cast iron pans
Carbon steel pans
Blackstone-style griddles
BBQ griddles

The important part is starting with a properly heated, flat surface. Place your burger ball down, give it a firm press, and let the hot steel build the crust before flipping.

How do I care for my Burger Stamp?

Because the Burger Stamp is made from mild-carbon steel, it likes to stay dry.

Hand wash it after use, dry it thoroughly, and store it somewhere dry. A very light coat of oil can also help protect the steel.

A final note

We made the Burger Stamp because we wanted something that would do the hard work for you. Five pounds might sound like a lot for a burger press, but once you use it, the weight makes complete sense. It gives you the pressure and even contact needed for a proper smash. It’s made to be part of your burger nights.

Nicole
Atlas Steel Co.