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My chef husband won’t cook without it, and neither should you.

Instead of dulling our precious knife blades when clearing our cutting boards, we use this dedicated tool to help us clean (or sort ingredients) as we go. Its blade is sharp enough to cut cleanly through tough, fibrous veggies, but not so sharp that it requires a sheath for storage. Lifting food off a pan without it sticking is usually a tricky task for me. Like a spatula but a more precise, the Oxo bench scraper neatly separates sticky food from a cookie sheet or pan (just be careful around cast-iron cookware, which does not thrive against stainless steel utensils).

Gone are the days of ruining a perfectly nice pan of brownies or piping hot pizza with a dull knife that sinks into the dish without cutting it cleanly. The Oxo bench scraper creates a precise, sharp edge for minimal crumbs and a more appetizing bite. Its flat design also facilitates cutting at unusual angles or from right above, making it ideal for dishes of all shapes and consistencies. What I love is that its handle is designed to sit high above a piping hot dish, eliminating burns.

What’s more is that it’s got a neat built-in measuring stick in quarter-inch increments to evenly portion out dough. My chef husband is in his pie era, and while he usually bakes without recipes (vibes only!), he documents the amount of dough he uses per pie to be able to recreate or adjust it at a later date.

My goal is to always enter some form of flow state in the kitchen, pausing infrequently to take breaks. Cooking gets hands clammy, and thankfully, its rubber grip prevents any slipping due to moisture, so I don’t necessarily have to pat my hands dry after every step. It’s also got a pillowy texture to it, which feels remarkably comfortable to hold for extended periods and against tough and stubborn ingredients.

There are countless new gizmos and gadgets on the market that seem cool but don’t do a whole lot (or break down after a few uses). Not only has this powerhouse of a kitchen tool withstood the test of countless homemade meals and dinner parties over the last several years, but it does what it promises to do, and then some. For the price, it doesn’t get more reliable of a device you’ll find yourself using multiple times a day. There are countless new gizmos and gadgets on the market that seem cool but don’t do a whole lot (or break down after a few uses). Not only has this powerhouse of a kitchen tool withstood the test of countless homemade meals and dinner parties over the last several years, but it does what it promises to do, and then some. For the price, it doesn’t get more reliable of a device you’ll find yourself using multiple times a day

“Great quality like every other Oxo thing I own. Has been a lifesaver when making rolls, and when frosting cakes. I love this thing. The blade bit is a good size and thickness, the handle is thick and sturdy, it is easy to clean and store, and the price is pretty good for what you get!” —Bab A.

“I’ve wanted one for a long time and finally got it! The handle is comfortable, and the weight is just right.Now I can scoop up copped up veggies for salads and stews in a jiff. 100% recommended.” —TheRedHead

“I should have bought one of these years ago! We cook food for most meals and I generally do most of the chopping of everything. Having a scraper/chopper makes moving vegetables (or anything else) quick and easy. This is a necessity to easily transfer piles of vegetables to a heated stainless steel or cast iron pan without dropping half of them on the way. I use the sharp blade to clean up any larger pieces before transferring food. While I wouldn’t use this to cut a pile of vegetables, it is sharp enough to cut one or two if nothing else is available. The Oxo grip on the handle ensures the scraper is not dropped and ensures a comfortable grip and hold.” —The Robin’s Nest

“This little gadget’s been with me for over a decade. I still use it multiple times a week. I use it to cut bread dough and pastry, scrape the sticky dough off of my cutting board, transfer cut-up fruit to a bowl, as well as transfer diced and sliced veggies to the stove. I’m sure, there might be other brands out there with a tempting price tag, but I trust Oxo products and their quality is hard to beat.” —GivingOurTwoCents

“I have found this to be the best scraper that I have ever purchased. It is well made from stainless steel and multi-useful. I can lift the thinnest dough as well as separate dough. I can lift freshly baked cookies. I can mash garlic. Smash! Smash! Smash! I can transport chopped items from my cutting board with this bench scraper. This is a must have in anyone’s kitchen! It has a special place in my kitchen and it has become my best friend.” —Lilly Margo S.

Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.