Not Every Peeler (or Grater) Does the Same Job: The Cutting & Prep Corner
Before anything reaches a pan or the oven, there's a whole stage that happens on the counter: peeling, grating, cutting, sometimes cracking or shaping. That stage is where real time goes, and it's usually run on whatever tools got picked up separately rather than chosen for the actual job. Not every peeler works the same way, not every grater does the same thing, and a knife set solves a different problem than one long knife.
These seven picks are all real, in-stock products, each chosen for what makes it different from something that looks similar sitting next to it, not for being "the best." Every size, colour and material below is what's actually on file for that product right now, not a general description.
Straight-Blade or Swivel Peeler: Which One Actually Suits a Big Potato?
A peeler with a swivel blade is useful for a lot of shapes, but on a big potato or a long cucumber, a straight vertical blade gives a different result: one fixed edge, pulled top to bottom in a single long stroke, instead of working around the vegetable. The handle is wood, shaped to hold on even when it's wet — which matters, because most kitchen cuts don't happen on the first potato in the tray, they happen on the last one, once the hand is tired and starts slipping. It weighs 100 g, with a stainless steel blade. Sold in brown only, no other colours. Good for potatoes, cucumbers, pears, apples, and the carrots that go into soup.
Vertical Peeler with Stainless Steel Blade and Wooden Grip
Two Grating Faces, Four Cuts: What Does That Actually Get You?
A regular grater does one thing. This one has two faces, and each face carries more than one cut — a slicing face, plus fine, medium and coarse grating, four jobs from one tool. The slicing face is the one people forget it has, and it turns out even rounds of courgette or potato in seconds instead of ten careful minutes with a knife. The teeth are etched rather than stamped, so they cut cleanly instead of tearing and clogging. A rubber pad underneath keeps it planted while you push, and a catch container underneath holds everything instead of it landing across the counter. Dishwasher safe, or wash by hand. Sold here in black; also available in grey and white.
2-Sided Stainless Steel Box Grater with Catch Container
Why Pick a Single Grating Face Over a Four-Sided Box?
A box grater with four cuts is useful, but every single time you have to turn it to find the right face. This one has only one face, so the moment you pick it up, you're already holding the right side — no turning. The teeth are etched, not stamped, so hard rumi cheese and mozzarella cut clean instead of dragging. A catch container sits underneath, and a rubber base keeps it from sliding on a wet counter. Sold in grey, dishwasher safe or hand washed.
1-Sided Stainless Steel Cheese Grater with Container and Rubber Base
Why Does a Colour-Coded Knife Set Actually Matter?
If everything in your kitchen goes through one knife, that knife wears out fast, and raw chicken, onion and watermelon all meet the same edge. This set gives you three knives, each a different colour, so you know which one you last used without stopping to think — which matters most with wet hands and a dark drawer. The colour isn't decoration, it's the easiest food-safety habit there is, kept without having to remember it: one knife for raw meat, another for produce. All three are stainless steel, and the set works whether you're stocking a kitchen from empty or replacing one tired all-purpose knife. Hand wash.
3-Piece Multi-Colour Kitchen Knife Set in Stainless Steel
Does Blade Length Actually Change How You Cut?
A long blade cuts in a single pass instead of stalling halfway through a cabbage and turning into a saw. At 20 cm, this knife is long enough to rock on the board — the tip stays down while the heel lifts, which is what actually gets herbs, garlic and onion chopped fine quickly instead of chasing them around. It goes through a chicken breast in one draw instead of two. The handle is black, which matters more than it sounds: it stands out in a full sink and on a pale counter, and a knife you can't see is the one that finds a hand by accident. Hand wash and dry it the same day; never leave it sitting in the sink.
20 cm Chef Knife with a Black Handle for Everyday Kitchen Prep
Why a Hinged Nut Cracker Beats a Hammer or a Shoe Heel
The old method — a folded towel and the heel of a shoe or the back of a knife — shatters half the kernels inside their own shell, and you spend the evening picking pieces out. This cracker closes around the nut by hand, so you actually feel the shell give and stop right there, before the kernel itself gets crushed. The body is aluminium, light enough that forty nuts in one sitting doesn't tire your hand — which is the weight that matters when you're cracking a full bag in front of people during Ramadan or on a winter evening. Rated for walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds; check the opening width against your own nuts in the photos before ordering.
Aluminum Nut Cracker for Walnuts, Hazelnuts and Almonds
Why Does Even Thickness Matter More Than Shape in a Burger Press?
A hand-shaped patty is never the same thickness twice, so the edge burns before the middle is done. This press gives the exact same thickness every time, so the whole patty finishes cooking at the same moment instead of in two stages. Every press takes the same amount of mince, so a kilo becomes a known number of patties instead of a guess. The surface doesn't stick, so the patty comes off whole instead of tearing as you lift it. Useful for shaping a freezer's worth in one sitting — paper between the layers — or portioning kofta to one size so it all finishes together on the grill.
Non-Stick Burger Press with Ergonomic Grip for Even Patties
Browse the rest of the range in Cutting & Prep Tools, the full Kitchen Accessories list, or Cooking Utensils for the pieces you actually stand over the stove with.
FAQ
Do the grater and peeler blades rust? No. Both use stainless steel blades, which resist rust even against lemon and vinegar.
What's the real difference between the 2-sided and 1-sided grater? The 2-sided one adds a slicing face plus fine, medium and coarse grating — four cuts total. The 1-sided one does regular grating only, and is simpler to clean since there's only one face to rinse.
How many knives are in the colour-coded set, and do I still need a separate chef knife? The set is 3 knives in different sizes. The 20 cm chef knife is sold separately, for when you need a longer blade for bigger vegetables like cabbage or watermelon.
Can the nut cracker handle hard almonds too? Yes — it's rated for walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds. Check the opening width against your own nuts in the photos before ordering.
How do you clean the burger press? Treat it like any non-stick surface: soap and water only, no knife or steel wool, so the coating doesn't scratch.
