Kitchen Appliance

The best ladle scoops and pours soup, stew, and sauce cleanly with a deep bowl and comfy handle. We ranked 6 ladles on bowl depth, pour spouts, and value.

The best knife sharpener restores a razor edge safely, whether electric, pull-through, or rolling. We ranked 6 knife sharpeners on sharpness, ease, and value.

The best whisk aerates eggs and batters fast with sturdy wires and a comfortable grip. We ranked 6 whisks, balloon, silicone, and sets, on performance and value.

The best dish drying mat soaks up water fast and cushions dishes without pooling. We ranked 6 microfiber, silicone, and stone drying mats on absorbency and value.

The best splatter screen blocks hot grease while letting steam escape, keeping your stove clean. We ranked 6 splatter screens on mesh, size, and value.

The best potato masher makes smooth, lump-free mash with a sturdy head and comfortable grip. We ranked 6 potato mashers and a ricer on mashing power and value.

The best mandoline slicer cuts uniform slices fast with adjustable thickness and safety guards. We ranked 5 mandoline slicers on versatility, safety, and value.

The best cake stand displays and protects your bakes, or spins for smooth decorating. We ranked 6 cake stands and turntables on build, versatility, and value.

The best garlic press crushes cloves easily, often unpeeled, and cleans up fast. We ranked 6 garlic presses on squeeze effort, chamber size, and value.

The best can opener cuts cleanly with a comfortable grip, whether manual or electric. We ranked 6 can openers on smooth cutting, comfort, and value.