What is this used for?
That’s an egg slicer ( [$9.99 on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Slicer-White-Black/dp/B00FYL4MY0/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&keywords=egg+slicer&qid=1509995930&s=kitchen&sr=1-5)).
It’s used to evenly slice hard-boiled eggs (and strawberries) without using your knife.
What is this used for?
Checking the temperature of hot oil
That’s a honing steel ( [$13.17 on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Winware-Stainless-Steel-Sharpening-12-Inch/dp/B001N0ULJG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&keywords=honing+steel&qid=1509992016&sr=8-3)).
It’s used to realign (not sharpen) knives. A sharpener grinds the edge of a knife while a honing steel simply realigns it. Learn more about honing your knife [here](http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/04/knife-skills-how-to-hone-a-dull-knife.html).
What is this used for?
Pitting cherries and olives
That’s a cherry pitter ( [$12.95 on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Cherry-Olive-Pitter/dp/B008FWD4HQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&keywords=cherry+pitter&qid=1509992095&s=home-garden&sr=1-4)).
It’s used to easily remove the pits of cherries and olives without ripping them apart.
What is this used for?
That’s an apple corer ( [$8.99 on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Newness-Premium-Stainless-Steel-Serrated/dp/B01AZ8NE9U/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&keywords=apple+corer&psc=1&qid=1509812261&s=home-garden&sr=1-1-spons)).
It’s used to remove the core of apples, pears, and other fruits.
What is this used for?
That’s a cheese slicer ( [$8.03 on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Stainless-Steel-Cheese-Slicer/dp/B000SSYY88/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&keywords=cheese+slicer&qid=1509992167&s=home-garden&sr=1-9)).
It’s used to slice hard and soft cheeses without smashing them.
What is this used for?
That’s an egg separator ( [$5.32 on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Generic-Stainless-Separator-Dishwasher-Separating/dp/B01N2HISM5/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&keywords=egg+seperator&qid=1509812552&s=home-garden&sr=1-7)).
You simply crack the egg into the spirals and let the whites separate from the yolk.
What is this used for?
Muddling fruits and herbs
That’s a muddler ( [$20.10 on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Extra-Long-Wooden-Cocktail-Muddler/dp/B06VTN8KQH/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&keywords=muddler&psc=1&qid=1509994392&sr=8-1-spons)).
It’s used to mash fruits and other ingredients in the bottom of a glass to bring out their flavors.
What is this used for?
That’s a knife sharpener ( [$5.99 on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/KitchenIQ-50009-Stage-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B001CQTLJM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&keywords=knife+sharpener&qid=1509813085&s=home-garden&sr=1-4)).
It’s used to quickly and easily sharpen your knife. You just run your blade through the coarse slot and finish it on the fine to grind your knife and create a sharp edge.
What is this used for?
Grating small pieces of cheese
That’s a garlic press ( [$13.99 on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Kebley-High-End-Stainless-Professional-Soft-Handled/dp/B01M1LLHFK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&keywords=garlic+press&qid=1509994476&s=home-garden&sr=1-5)).
It’s used to smash garlic into tiny pieces so you don’t have to bother with a knife.
What is this used for?
Skimming the tops of liquids
That’s a skimmer ( [$16.45 on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Farberware-Professional-Skimmer-Stainless-Steel/dp/B0085U3TOQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&keywords=kitchen+skimmer&qid=1509994550&s=home-garden&sr=1-5)).
It’s used to skim impurities from the tops of liquids (such as fat or scum). It can also be used to scoop items out of a fryer or remove things from hot liquids (like poached seafood).