Norpro Grip-EZ Melon Cutter Review

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(More customer reviews)In order for this slicer to work effectively, you have to cut off the ends of the fruit (provides safe and secure bottom that won't slip, and the slicer can sink into the level top of the fruit), then initially rock the slicer back and forth, and then push straight down. Voila! Nicely cored, even slices. Can do bloomin' onions if you don't push the slicer all the way down.

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Take all the work out of preparing cantaloupes, honeydews and pineapples. The cutter removes the core and makes 12 even slices in one motion, much quicker and safer than using a knife.

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Oxo Good Grips Strawberry Huller Review

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(More customer reviews)Oxo products are routinely superior, and the new strawberry huller is no exception. My family often goes through strawberries in bulk, so for us this tool is long overdue.
Many people have a lazy way of preparing strawberries that never tastes right - i.e., they just rip the stem off quickly, or at best they'll make a quick cut at the white part. But my mother's way tastes far better - make a circular incision into each 'berry, making sure the white is mostly gone, leaving only the flavorful part. Up until now, all the hullers in stores have been cheap, flimsy, and awkward - kind of a joke. But OXO finally figured out how to make a one-size-fits-all contraption for the strawberry that works perfectly every time (except when the 'berry is exceptionally small). One quick, unskilled swipe (push in, turn, pull the tool out sideways), and you can move on. For most sizes, you can even get the hull out without the extra step of pulling the leaves off (just rinse them afterward to loosen any that got stuck).
So this makes the job quick and easy, helping you get to the best of the fruit in the best way, with significantly less effort.
Another thing to consider - it also eliminates the danger of slicing into your fingers from holding a knife in an awkward position. So... if you prepare a lot of strawberries, or aren't very skilled at hulling, or have arthritis, or have kids who want to help out, then this is a good investment.

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Some cooks refuse to house single-purpose kitchen gadgets, but the Oxo Good Grips strawberry huller makes an excellent argument for bending this rule. Designed to gently but precisely pierce, grip, and remove the leafy hulls of strawberries, the tool simplifies prep work while leaving more berry behind to eat. Use is simple and efficient, thanks to pierce-and-scoop design and a finger-push release plunger. Like the rest of Oxo's Good Grips line, the little tool has a non-slip hold and chunky body so hands stand relaxed, and it cleans up in the dishwasher. For comparable specialty tools, check out the Good Grips mango splitter and corn stripper.

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Oxo 1071499 Good Grips Cherry Pitter Review

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(More customer reviews)I own a Pampered Chef cherry pitter, so I really didn't need another. The problem with the old one is that you'd have a fine splatter of cherry juice nearby and eventually your hand would hurt. Oxo has solved both issues! The splatter guard is wonderful and the grip really does cushion your hand. Bonus -- dishwasher safe and locks for storage! It also works on olives.
Kudos to the Oxo team for making some solid product impovements! I'm passing my old Pampered Chef one down the family line.


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An efficient, mess-free design makes Oxo Good Grips' cherry pitter unlike the others. A removable splatter shield directs juices downward and prevents them from soiling a work area. When not in use, the splatter shield fits inside the front chamber, and a lock holds the Cherry Pitter closed for convenient storage. Sturdy, die-cast zinc construction removes pits with ease, and soft, comfortable non-slip handles absorb pressure while the tool is squeezed. The cherry holder is extra large to accommodate Bing and Rainier cherries, and it has a recessed cup to securely hold smaller varieties when pitting.

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Progressive International GPC-5000 Cherry-It Multiple Cherry Pitter Review

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(More customer reviews)I really liked the Good Grips Pitter but ended up with a very sore wrist so decided to try this version thinking the 4-up load would be faster and less stressful. First, let me say that the design of this device is effective and while it doesn't feel like the highest quality item I've used, it does a decent job with little effort. It seems a good value for the price.
Overall, it didn't seem any faster than the single fruit pitting operation because you have to carefully load four cherries into their slots and then change your hand position to push down the lid (which rises again via spring with little effort from you), and then change position again to extract the pitted cherries. The good thing about that is you are less likely to get serious muscle fatigue when doing a large batch because you aren't quickly repeating the exact motion over and over like with the single pitting tool. In my case, that repetitious activity, although efficient, aggravated my carpel tunnel.
There is more to clean up with this unit than the single fruit pitter, but it's not bad. Everything rinses clean pretty easily. One note: the locking mechanism locks the spring tray that releases the fruit up and out of the way so the unit will stay closed, but it is not locked closed and with the spring tray locked up those very sharp cutters are exposed, so you need to be careful when handling and cleaning the unit.
In the batch I did, 80% of the pits were removed cleanly on first try (I counted cherries and pits). I laid the cherries in the slots in various positions but didn't notice any difference in effectiveness. The single pitter was a bit more effective. The main difference for me, however, was that with the single fruit pitting operation, I was instantly aware if the pit was out or not (did it fall in the cup?), whereas with this gadget, the only way I could easily tell was to tap the end of the unit after each operation to get all the pits to bunch up at the back of the receptacle so after I'd pitted the next four, I could visually check for four pits. That's the reason it only got 4 stars from me. Who wants to do that? It lengthens the process, but without extra care of some sort, some pits will remain to cause you problems later.
I, personally, haven't come across any cherries small enough to use the four small slots.
The bottom line is that I'll continue to use this device for big batches in order to spare my wrist (and will be very careful to make sure the pits are out), but I actually liked the Good Grips pitter a lot and if I didn't have the wrist problem, I'd just continue using that.


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Quickly pit four cherries at once with this pitter from renowned Progressive International. The tool easily pits regular or large cherries with one spring-loaded push. Pits are extracted and discarded in the non-skid base, and when finished, simply remove the insert and empty the container. This cherry pitter keeps counters and clothes free of stains and messes and makes the job of pitting cherries so fast. The tool is dishwasher safe, and the spring-loaded mechanism locks for compact storage.

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