Cookware

Kitchen & Dining

Best Can Opener for Beginners: The Deciding Spec

Five can openers judged on what a first-time cook actually needs: a knob big enough to turn one-handed, a grip that doesn't slip, and a cut that leaves no jagged rim.

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Best Manual Can Openers: KitchenAid Classic Wins

Five manual can openers ranked by cutting wheel, grip and warranty. The KitchenAid Classic leads, with a Zulay lifetime-warranty runner-up for weaker hands.

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Best Stainless Steel Box Grater: Spring Chef Wins

Six stainless steel box graters compared on the specs that actually matter: weight, footprint, blade layout and whether a catch container is included.

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Best Can Opener for Everyday Cooking: Deciding Spec

A hard look at six can openers for everyday cooking, ranked by build, blade type and warranty, with a named winner and clear conditions that flip the pick.

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Best Box Grater for Everyday Cooking: Spring Chef XL

Seven four-sided box graters compared on weight, footprint, container, warranty and grip, with a clear winner for daily prep and a premium alternative when the tool lives on the counter.

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Best Peeler for Small Kitchens: Spring Chef Wins

Seven peelers ranked for cramped counters and shallow drawers, with the deciding specs laid out so you can pick without guessing.

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Best Smooth Edge Can Opener for a Nervous First Cook

Six smooth edge can openers ranked for someone opening their first can. The OXO Good Grips leads on grip and lid-lift, with five alternatives for tighter budgets, weaker hands and electric operation.

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Best Copper Box Grater by Weight and Blade Type

A honest look at the copper box grater question, plus six stainless alternatives when a hand-hammered Japanese tool is not what your kitchen actually needs.

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Best Griddle Pan When Kitchen Space Is Tight

Five griddles compared on published surface area, weight and storage size, with a named winner and the three conditions that flip the pick to something else.

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Best Can Opener When Grip Strength Is the Limit

Six manual can openers compared on handle length, knob size, weight and published build details, with a named winner and the conditions that flip the pick.

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Best Dishwasher Safe Peeler: Spring Chef Leads

A spec-by-spec look at seven dishwasher safe peelers, from a 1.44 oz American-made blade to a three-piece swivel, Y and julienne set. Which one earns a spot in a busy prep station, and which one you should walk past.

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Best Stainless Steel Box Graters: Spring Chef Leads

A ranked look at six four-sided stainless steel box graters, split by footprint, weight and whether they catch what they shred. The winner is the one that fits a real drawer.