15 unknown kitchen gadgets that you can’t figure out what’s what (16 photos)

Almost everyone knows simple kitchen tools, such as a skimmer or a colander. And all these devices are designed to make cooking more convenient and easier. But in fact, in the culinary world there are a huge number of unusual items - helpers that you won't immediately guess how to use. Take a look!





1. Found this in an old set of cutlery. A little shorter than a teaspoon, the bottom edge is not sharp at all



This is for peeling citrus fruits: oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes.

2. A hard plastic tool I found in a kitchen drawer at my grandma's house





This is a spoon for carving pumpkins. The indentation in the center is designed for a child's finger.

3. What is this kitchen tool for?



This is a corn shredder.

4. Steel kitchen utensil with a wooden handle



This is a meat rack.

5. What is this kitchen utensil? About the size of an orange, with 5 sharp spikes



This is a holder for fruits and vegetables when you grate them.

6. Found this tool in a kitchen drawer in a seaside apartment. I wonder what it's for. There are no writing or logos on it



This is a can or bottle opener that fits different sized lids.

7. Probably a kitchen tool



This is for squeezing lemon slices so you don't get the seeds.

8. What is this thing in my kitchen? It has a flat edge and it's not sharp



This is a sharpener for scissors with smooth blades. The idea is to run it along the blade at an angle to remove small nicks.

9. I found this while cleaning my parents' kitchen. It's 20cm long and has a spring in the middle, my mom can't remember what it is



This is a vintage ice pick. Aside from the cool Bakelite handle, the combination of the heavy ball and spring can generate enough power to crush ice with very little hand force.

10. What is this weird serrated knife? About 25 centimeters long



A knife for frozen foods.

11. I bought this at a flea market today in a box of kitchen utensils because it looks nice. Can you tell me what it's used for?



This is a toast stand that is used to serve toast on the table.

12. I was told this was a kitchen utensil, but none of us could figure out what it was actually for



This is an aluminum bar that you use instead of soap to remove strong odors from your hands.

13. I found this while cleaning the kitchen. When you press it, a little spike comes out of a hole. What is it?



This is a tool for piercing eggs. It helps keep the egg from cracking while boiling.

14. This came in a box of kitchen utensils



It is used to create a decorative seam when shaping pastry or to cut and shape the edges of ravioli.

15. What is this weird kitchen utensil?



These are special tongs for cooking crabs.