Epicurean Stainless Steel Garlic Press (6.5 in)
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Why we picked it
Full stainless steel construction with no plastic to crack
Kuhn Rikon is a Swiss kitchenware maker with a long reputation for tools that outlast their owners, and the Epicurean garlic press is its full metal answer to the flimsy presses that bend and rust. The whole body is stainless steel, so there is no plastic hinge to crack and nothing to corrode after years of contact with garlic and water. The long ergonomic lever multiplies your hand strength to crush cloves with minimal effort, skins on, and it cleans up easily. r/Cooking regulars tend to favor exactly this kind of all metal press over cheaper hybrids. It is a splurge for a single task gadget, but it is the kind you buy once and stop thinking about.
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Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +Full stainless steel construction with no plastic to crack
- +Resists rust and bending after years of wet use
- +Long ergonomic lever crushes cloves with minimal hand strain
- +Presses unpeeled cloves and rinses clean easily
- +Swiss design from a respected kitchenware maker
- +All-metal build favored by the cooking community over hybrid presses
Cons
- -Very expensive for a garlic press
- -Single-purpose gadget some cooks skip in favor of a knife
- -Small holes still need a brush to clear pulp
Warranty & Returns
Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty
Return Policy
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