Cooking Tools and Utensils

Easy to use, reliable, and able to put a razor edge on almost any type of knife, the best knife sharpener for home cooks is the Chef’sChoice Trizor XV.

After testing over 30 boards, we think that the plastic OXO Good Grips and the wood Teakhaus Edge Grain Professional Carving Board with Juice Canal are best.

Scorching a stainless steel pan is no big deal. Here are the tools and tips to get it shining again.

After our tests of dozens of immersion blenders since 2013, the Breville Control Grip remains our steadfast top pick.

Certified to remove contaminants, these water filters, pitchers, and dispensers can improve home drinking water.

Hot pot, a meal cooked communally at the table, is an enticing way to eat in colder months. Here are our tips for making the meal easy to pull off at home.

If you want to keep your knives sharp for longer, avoid using a cutting board made of material harder than metal.

We rolled fresh pasta, ground our own burger meat, and shredded cheeses galore to find KitchenAid stand mixer attachments that will truly enhance your cooking.

If you’re unsure of which pan to use in any given culinary situation, check this cheat sheet to make your choice.

We’ve made and consumed over 200 popsicles since 2013, and we think the Tovolo Classic Pop Molds are your best bet for frustration-free frozen treats.

To find the best spatula for every scenario, we’ve tested spatulas of all types—from all-purpose fish spatulas to silicone scrapers.

After testing over 36 thermometers since 2013, we think the ThermoWorks ThermoPop and the ThermoWorks Dot provide the best speed and accuracy for the price.

We tasted over 150 cups of coffee to find the best pour-over setup, from an easy-to-use dripper to a reliable coffee grinder and scale.

We have 42 picks made by housewares company OXO across more than 30 of our guides. Read on to learn more.

We’ve tested 19 pepper mills since 2014, and we still think the Peugeot Paris u’Select Pepper Mill is the best.

We’ve been testing coffee grinders since 2015 and have yet to find a better value than the consistent, reliable, and repairable Baratza Encore.

We’ve tested 23 chef’s knives, chopping over 70 pounds of produce since 2013, and recommend the Mac MTH-80 since it’s comfortable to use, reliable, and sharp.

After around 60 hours of research and testing since 2013, we think the accurate and inexpensive Escali Primo Digital Kitchen Scale is the best for most people.

This TikTok baked feta pasta doesn’t require special tools, but we love any excuse to talk about cookware.

We tested more than 40 pairs of chopsticks in a variety of materials, shapes, and lengths to determine the best pairs to buy for your home.

After testing 15 sets of measuring spoons for accuracy and usability, we recommend the Sur La Table Spice Measuring Spoons.

After 30 hours of researching and spiralizing many pounds of vegetables, we think the OXO Good Grips Spiralizer is the best choice for most people.

A jar lifter, a magnetic lid wand, and more items that make home canning easier.

After testing 14 different reusable straws, we love the comfortable, easy-to-clean, extendable OXO 4-Piece Reusable Straw and Brush Set with Case.

The Cuisipro Surface Glide 4-Sided Box Grater is the best grater we’ve found after testing 34 of them over three years.

For perfectly round scoops with minimal hassle, you can’t beat the classic Zeroll scoop. It produces gorgeous scoops out of even the densest of desserts.

Ice for everyday use is basically the same no matter what mold you use, but the OXO Good Grips has the most useful design of those we tested.

After many years of researching can openers, speaking with cookbook authors, and opening 121 cans with 23 can openers, we think the EZ-Duz-It is the best can opener for most people.

Here are the tools and cooking projects that Wirecutter staffers are using to get our kids involved in the kitchen.

We had five kids, ages 2 to 8, test cooking tools and found that the best options are those that work well for adults too.

We’ve tested dozens of measuring cups since 2013 and recommend the Pyrex measuring cup for liquids and the Simply Gourmet Measuring Cups for dry ingredients.

After testing more than 17 oven mitts and pot holders, we prefer the Homwe Extra Long Professional Silicone Oven Mitt and the OXO Good Grips Silicone Pot Holder.

After mashing over 75 pounds of food, we think the OXO Smooth Potato Masher and the Chef’n FreshForce Potato Ricer are the best masher and ricer you can get.

After nearly 20 hours of research and testing 12 rolling pins on three doughs, we think the Whetstone Woodenware French Rolling Pin works best for most people.

After considering more than 70 models and spending 60 hours in research and testing, we found that the new-model Super Benriner is the best mandoline.

Expertly braising, searing, and roasting meat takes finesse, and the right gear will set you up for success.