How Useful Are These 4 Kitchen Gadgets? Let's Find Out!

[@allydog3452]

I have the organizer, several of them. I use them for my baking sheets, baking pans, some larger cutting boards, and pizza board. Great for that use but as others said, it doesn't save space at all, if anything, it takes up more space BUT it makes access to everything easier. I don't have to move any of the other items to get to the one I need. Another fun video. Thank you!

[@tricat92]

would you say that it is strong enough hold a 12 inch cast iron?

[@Freakinreviews]

Yeah I don't see it saving space, but it could be ideal for keeping nonstick surfaces safe, rather than stacking pans.

[@CarlGorn]

Rather than the crinkle knife, I'd buy a mandolin with a crinkle blade.

[@fnzypnts]

And ALWAYS USE THE GUARD.

[@cl844]

mandoline way faster too

[@IcedPTO]

I had a big feeling of déjà-vu with the crinkle cutter knife and it all made sense when you pulled the second one out lol

[@TeaBurn]

I think a mandoline slicer would do the job of the 1st and 3rd items here, but better. Get consistent cuts, sharper, and keep your fingers away from the blade with the separate grip piece that most mandolines come with nowadays.

[@sandybruce9092]

I’ve had a Mandolin (V-Slicer)for more than 30 years and it has always sliced perfectly! My mom had a basic slicer I,Maude parents got as a wedding gift in 1946 % it never has to be sharpened and was used till she moved back to her home state - all her kitchen stuff went with her and thus slicer still was perfect!

[@onetwo12onetwo526]

I have an actual French mandolin and it's deadly sharp I cut off a piece of my finger one time and I paid separately for the guard it's just very very hard to clean because it's so sharp

[@laurahubbard6906]

A mandolin is a musical instrument; a mandoline is a kitchen tool.

[@TeaBurn]

@@laurahubbard6906 Typo fixed. Thx 😊

[@susangoodman6242]

I have a small crinkle cutter and it’s great to use. I also have a mandolin that I don’t use as often.

[@MMKMoore1]

I have the mini opener, and I've found it useful. The best way to use it is horizontally, along the edge of the lid, not spanning across the top. That's where you need most of your grip to open.

[@catherine_404]

I don't have one, but that's how I use my kitchen towels: gripping a lid from the side. It's only when the lid is tiny it's comfortable to grip it from the top

[@mippyflippy6706]

We use different versions of the pan organizer and love them! They don't get scratched up by having to be stacked. We have one on the side so pans are stored vertically and one standing for our larger pans to be stored horizontally.

[@Jwwwwwww300]

You should have done the jar opener with your left hand because it's not as strong as your dominant hand. So you can see if it would help.

[@lancesorisho9210]

He should open the jars the way he usually does for a proper real-world test.

[@MsRene98]

That jar opener is supposed to help you grip better but it doesn't help add to your strength. I can't open any jar with my small hands. I agree he needed to use his weaker hand.

[@Dizz2K7]

Epicurious?

[@PrismPoint]

he also should've oiled his hands up to emulate having dexterity problems

[@MiddleAgedBob]

Your comment just made me realize that even though I am right-handed, I open jars with my left hand.

[@lolalee2301]

Mad respect that you showed user error with the pan organizer 🙌👏👏👏

[@markgergel1717]

You could try to use a pair of regular corn holders to hold the corn cob while to cut it. Just a suggestion. Bar that a sharpened dowel in the end of the cob and your hands will be away from the blade. Hay I'm an IT guy we deal with Kernel problems all the time. 😊

[@amymandeville8342]

I'm going to look for that pan organizer. My 88 yo mother has a really hard time getting pans out of the cupboard and I think this might work for her. Thanks!

[@Timmycoo]

I always love it when 2 gadgets get joined in the video. The Safe Grate for the corn was awesome lol.

[@vancemanification]

My only thing is i like to be able to sharpen my knives and not have to buy new when dull so imma have to pass on the wave-blade great video as always hope you're doing well James

[@Freakinreviews]

That's a fair point, and echoes a lot of what I saw in the Amazon comments. I'm doing well and I hope you are, too!

[@deyaneria]

The mini jar opener made me laugh. I use that Rubbermaid shelf liner stuff to open things and you can cut the size you want.

[@robertanesmith172]

Me too, seems everything's so difficult to open now days, but all u really need is just something that will grab. Why spend money if u do t have to

[@stephscarff]

Personally , I would never open a jar with mostly fingertips , I would put it round horizontally and grip it that way, I know it won't go all the way around , but it should provide enough grip to open it

[@indigoscar]

Agreed!

[@andrewzach1921]

Came here to say the same thing. It would seem to work better that way but can't be sure about it.

[@mikemiller5538]

Exactly I was saying that the whole time

[@jovalleau]

And remove that dumb keychain(?). What is that even there for?

[@stephscarff]

@@jovalleau You never know , One minute you're walking down the street, jar opener swinging from your keys , when suddenly ...." help! , help! , I need this jar open it's an emergency " BOOM !!! you come to the rescue and a hero is born

[@epowell4211]

The pan organizer doesn't exactly save space, but it would save hassle! My cabinets are weird, so I can't fit one. I have to stack all my pans and dig through them to get them out - I'd love this.

[@JohnMMC]

You are missing a rubber foot from the pan organizer. The little hole in the 3rd foot is supposed to have a gripping/anti- scratch rubber down there.

[@jovalleau]

"I'm struggling a little bit with the size, but I'm makin' in work!" Out of context PAUSE.

[@davidp7654]

The design of the crinkle cutter is wrong. It is a chopper not a knife. The handle (as you proved) should be more central. That said , if you use your other hand to push down on the other end to give even force it should work better.

[@mikedunn7795]

Good point.

[@markbajek2541]

The crinkle cutter should have a smooth protected edge to the top , so you could use some effort to force down even a removable plastic guard over the edge should work and cost like 3 cents to make.

[@ThePrufessa]

Wdym it's a chopper not a knife?

[@morzinbo]

@@ThePrufessa do you understand how knives cut? hint: its not by smashing straight down

[@WeedMeow]

Great video! When we clicked on it it said 36 seconds ago,we were looking at ur channel,my partner and I,we’ve been checking like everyday,and we were so excited to see u posted!!

[@Annie1962]

Normally you pop the list with a knife under the edge as jar lids are vacuum sealed.

[@The_Real_SLec]

Great reviews as always! The pan organizer is a great device, it makes life much easier while retrieving or stacking pans and lids vertically. It also protects from scratching or damaging expensive pans.

[@grabble7605]

If you rotate the potato after each cut, the crinkle cutter can get you a waffle-fry kinda thing. Andthey're useful for general slicing too. Run the crinkle blade through a potato then run a regular knife along the valleys it makes in the slices. Fries.

[@MrTmarsden]

I have the crinkle cutter that they handle is over the blade. It's a lot easier to control and press down on

[@cee8mee]

I have a crinkle cutter from the last century. Mine has the handle on top, very beefy and fantastic leverage. They do get dull, just like any metal knife. Use a very fine round file and 5 minutes worth of elbow grease. Sandpaper on a dowel works, too.

[@EdHadder]

I Really Love Freakin' Reviews Videos 💗

[@TanukiOfficial]

I use my silicone trivets as jar openers. Great grip, and they are big enough.

[@GGdude]

That first knife must be fun to sharpen.

[@alexdavis9324]

And it comes out of the box with a blunt edge. Shit product

[@charrussell5774]

i appreciate that you pulled out the other crinkle cutter to compare them as i hadn't picked up the green one thinking it might be too short for fries, i'd have gravitated to the knife. helpful to know the green one works better.

[@sarachan8932]

I had switched to this non stick pan, bowl set with detachable handle and that really helps save space, love it

[@Sailor_Tom]

The ring the ring the ring... Remove the ring..

[@ElizabethPienaar-tx9lh]

Yes! I would have removed the ring even before the first try.

[@nplacemksd]

Cut Strips of the "Rubbery" shelf liner, the one with tiny holes, WORKS GREAT. I have these strips all over house, work, in car, suitcase, and my purse. I have had issues opening lids for over 25 years, before items like you shared were available. These strips work great for me because of pain and lack of ability to grip. The little gadget you demonstrated would be great for a key chain and I agree small lids. I can even use my left hand to open lids with this. Thank you. RKH

[@siddie27]

That's my go to gripper- also all over the house. I started using that at least 30 years ago!👍🏼

[@EmilyGOODEN0UGH]

Instead of buying that jar opener, next time you get blood drawn ask if they throw away the tourniquet. They probably do, and will let you take it for a jar opener. Those are long enough to go around the lip of ANY jar, and last for years before the rubber gets old.

[@wishingb5859]

Creative. But I switched to Metal Jar Key from Amazon and that breaks vacuum seals in half a second with no effort.

[@mklinger23]

I have that pan organizer. The point isn't to save space. It's so you don't stack your pans. You should put things (like other pans) inside of nonstick pans because it can scratch them.

[@tammyhowington8396]

Hi James! I love your content. Keep up the good work! I love my hand held crinkle cutter. I have arthritis in my hands and it’s easier than a paring knife sometimes. I use it to cut cold cuts, cheese, veggies, anything I can. It stays sharp too!

[@jamesbyrd3740]

That knife is dangerous and all around terrible. You can get a mandoline to do this much easier.

[@onetwo12onetwo526]

I cut a piece of my finger off with a mandolin it's still in the box

[@mftmss7086]

hater

[@DynamiteBigB]

​@onetwo12onetwo526 same. Did it to myself on the biggest setting too. Never touching one again

[@onetwo12onetwo526]

@@DynamiteBigB soft potato hit it a corner of my finger gone 8 seconds later lavaflow and it grew back Reptilian 😄

[@sporemaster97]

@@onetwo12onetwo526 Did you not use the piece that comes with it that goes between your hand and the blade?

[@ladyhawk6999]

The crinkle cutter works! I have one and it works very well! I love it!

[@ryancadd183]

Would love to see you review the Better Breader Bowl. I keep getting ads for it.

[@DrummerGrrrl]

A few taps around a tight lid with a heavy butter knife OR running a jar or bottle under very hot water for about a minute, usually opens any stuck lid.

[@stacithompson5016]

@Drummergrrrl or jam a butter knife under the lid and pry until the lid pops. Warm water I do agree with sticky stick lids 😁

[@GrandmaLoves2Scuba]

I have a round, rubber disk about 5 inches across. Works perfectly for opening any jar. Dollar store 😊

[@lisetravis]

Yeah, those work great!

[@MichaelEMJAYARE]

The grip thing is handy if you are constantly opening and reopening soda type tops, some of those suckers can dig into your hand, or at least for me because I accidentally overly tighten them. But those old, sticky-ish doily looking grip things are the GOAT. I can see why my grandma always had them around. Super helpful for Gatorade tops which can gnaw into your fingers.

[@TheOriginalRick]

We have several of those jar openers in a five-inch round shape branded by local businesses who gave them out at the county fair. They do work to help these old hands open tough jar lids.

[@andrewzach1921]

On the fence with most of these things. Thanks for the video.

[@IceTTom]

5:15 "Goes to 4 inches" Ayoo!!! Im in the club! 🎉

[@mixeddrinks8100]

I have a similar pan organizer works real well mounted inside a deep cabinet, wouldn't work in a shallow cabinet. Also good for storing multiple chop block.

[@thumbsarehandy.]

Yes! I completely forgot but I used to use one for my cutting boards. That's another great idea for it!

[@MMKMoore1]

I have a similar pan organizer for my pans. I use it for ease of access to the pan I want from the stack, and to prevent them from scratching each other.

[@ItsJustLisa]

You know what works great for opening jars and bottles? The rubber ties that nurses and phlebotomists use to tie off your arm when they insert IVs or draw blood tests. And after they’re done, they throw them away. Don’t let them! Tell them you’ll take it. I get monthly infusions for RA and I take mine every time. (I learned that nugget from a nurse in a facebook cooking group I’m in.) Roll it up like a rolled fruit snack and it takes up a tiny amount of space. I keep a couple in the knife drawer, one in my purse, one in my backpack, and save the others for backup. And when I’ve got an extra, I give them to others to use. What’s great about them is that they’re long enough to wrap around both the lid and the container for max grip on both. Just need to remember to wrap in the correct direction.

[@phranerphamily]

I own the pan organizer and I like it for the fact that I don't have to nest my pans in one another. We use it in the horizontal position because we have plenty of cupboard space and it's worked now for a number of years and I like it quite well. As far as the jar opener goes as I'm getting older and take medication my skin has gotten a little thinner and I find that opening Gatorade or soda bottles tends to tear up the top layer of my skin on my hand so I actually think that the mini jar opener would be something I would use. I think I will pick some up and put one in each of my cars for opening things on the road and then one in my kitchen for opening smaller bottles there. I have noticed over the last few years that the soda and Gatorade bottles have gotten tighter (either that or I've just gotten weaker but we're going to say no to that 😂) and I think this could be real help

[@paulalarsen7697]

For the jar opener, use a piece of those waffle no-slip pads for under rugs. They work beautifully, and you can cut whatever size you need.

[@mikedunn7795]

If you hold what you are cutting as close as possible to the handle,it should cut down the required effort,especially for the carrots.

[@lukakaps9548]

But to be fair, the crinkle cut knife is hust a terrible design. Its a knife you can't sharpen, and you can't use it for traditional knife techniques that benefit from the handle placement. The only way to cut with that thing is to push straight down, so having the handle right above/close to the cutting edge is beneficial in every way. I mean even the second crinkle cutting thing (while being a better design) is significantly worse and slower than the finger tip remover 9000 aka the mandolin.

[@mmin298]

You can sharpen on a whet stone. Or grinding wheel.

[@cindystrachan8566]

To use the corn cutter safely stick a skewer into the corn then use. Love your reviews.

[@Деазнам]

TIP for the crinkle knife but also @ 10:00 looking at how you use a regular knife: Try cutting with the food closer to the handle and maybe even stabilize with the tip of the knife on the board. It all depends on what you are cutting of course but in the cases shown in the video that should help a lot. You will have better control over the knife (going straight and have equal slices) and you will be able to apply more pressure while also being safer without the need of a SafeGrate.

[@Xxxero42]

I had a similar crinkle cutter for a brief time. It was too difficult to get uniform thickness slices, which I needed bc I was making waffle fries, so I ended up buying a mandolin with a crinkle blade.

[@sharonlaster2767]

The only one I would use is the bottle opener. I just recently had an issue with a tight soda bottle and would have liked to have one. As for the Safe Grater, I use no-cut finger protectors. I grate a lot of garlic and they protect my finger tips and do not shred. I also use them when cutting with a knife so I do cut my fingers. They would help with the corn stripper, too.

[@katherinekelly5380]

The crinkle cut knife seemed neat - over time it will get duller - is there anyway to sharpen a knife like this?

[@mmin298]

Yes a whet stone or grinding wheel.

[@autobotjazz1972]

@@mmin298 That likely would not do an adequate job, the shape of the blade makes these thinks really hard to do a proper job of sharpening them.

[@mmin298]

@katherinekelly5380 a terrible job actually. You can use a grinding wheel on a dremmel or ceramic rod, the side of a small whetstone or a saw files. It's dumb and dangerous. But you can.

[@mmin298]

@@katherinekelly5380 or a ceramic rod some of them are square

[@katherinekelly5380]

@@mmin298 if it arrives from the factory not being as sharp as it should be, not sure if it’s worth the time or trouble to sharpen it - I was thinking that even if it arrived perfectly sharpened and it became your favourite knife, it will only get duller with time, what then? Thanks for answering my question.

[@HardxCorpsxKali]

Hey James, I had a question about your channel that I was wondering if you’d ever consider. I usually never read directions and I was wondering if you would ever consider ordering something off of amazon and seeing how common sense the item is to put together and use with no instructions. The ninja creamy. Slushi. Air fryer. None of it have I ever used a single instruction for. I open it and immediately understand how to use it. I’m not bragging on my intellect, I just think items are marketed so well and manufactured so well that you can intuitively just use whatever you buy with no guidance. Would you ever consider trying to use some Amazon items and rating how intuitive they all are?

[@beartrax34]

I separate stacked pans with paper plates to prevent scratches. The pan holder looks like it has no useful purpose and the pans would no longer fit in the drawer below my stove.

[@ItsJustLisa]

I got a pack of “flowers” from Amazon that are for putting between pans or dishes. The “petals” allow them to conform to any curvature and they came in various sizes. It was a pack of 12 or 15, I think, and they weren’t expensive.

[@jamesm6334]

I hope you do a pan showdown at some point. I know you have the year update videos, but I would love to see a video of how those pans (all your tested pans) are holding up. Nonstick, stain, warping, condition, etc.

[@CrixJoki]

Those grip things to open lids, those would be very useful to open acrylic paint tubes! :D I need to get that!!!

[@wendyc1967]

I imagine the mini jar opener would be best on bottles since it has a key chain to use on the go. It would be really helpful on the metal twist off cap on some sodas and beer. Those always dig into my fingers.

[@eelomaa]

I’ve thought about getting one of those pan organizers but nesting them inside each other with a rag in between saves so much more space.

[@pinkerbot]

Well, it IS a mini jar opener! And since it has a key ring, i imagine it is meant to be an on-the-go extra jar opener. I imagine it would mostly be used for bottles (i don't open many jars when i am not at home), which can be very difficult to open when you do not have much hand strength. I have some larger versions of a similar product in my kitchen drawer, and i think it sounds like a great idea with a small version in my key ring. I always have to ask for help with bottles.

[@AsheramK]

Regarding the crinkle cutters, there's no cutting movement with the knife as you're just forcing it down, it's closer to cleaving the fries/chips. The one where you push on it from above will be more effective at length.

[@kenbrandon6434]

The crinkle knife is good for small batches. For larger, family-size batches, I’d use a mandolin. Or you could use both. Mandolin to quickly cut “disks”, then the knife to cut it into the fry, with less skin for resistance. Might even be safer that way.

[@shirleylavis797]

1:01 I used it when I worked in the cafeteria for cucumbers to make it more appealing to the children to eat them and that was seven years ago

[@JamesFromTexas]

That crinkle cut knife...good luck sharpening that thing!

[@Bionicbabyy]

Thank you for the review of these products

[@jaehaspels9607]

I like the idea of that minigrip. Sometimes, I run into beverage bottles that I have a hard time opening while out and about. One time, I about got a hernia trying to open a Snapple bottle and had to go back into the store and have a clerk open it for me. Quite embarrassing.

[@3DJapan]

Mahe the jar opener would be easier worth the ring on the other side, like near your finger tips.

[@darlenedavis8690]

I think the mini grip jar opener would be great for opening soda bottles. Due to arthritis in my hands, there are times when it's almost impossible for me to open a soda bottle. I think it would be useful for that, but for other jars - not so much.

[@davidjames6879]

How is the pan holder a space saver especially if placed on the kitchen counter? I stack my pans in the bottom cabinet drawer and works for me, out of sight, and I have available counter space.

[@RonJDuncan]

If you can mount it to a wall or the side of a cabinet though, that's great if you are in a small space. I may look into this more for myself.

[@lisathaviu1154]

I typically use a thick rubber band in the way you use the jar opener.

[@katherinekelly5380]

I have bought kids interested in cooking a knife/grater safe glove that they really loved

[@bradasstv]

I almost bought one of those pan racks but I thought about it and figured it wasn't really saving any space. May help to keep the pans from getting scratched up though 🤷‍♂️

[@bickle1247]

The best thing for grating is the cut resistant kitchen gloves I would especially use them when testing potentially dodgy gadgets

[@mynewhobby6323]

0:52 You wouldn't want to do that with one of my knives LOL

[@JChe-ft4zc]

For the corn peeler, could you use it upside down, so that you're dragging it across the top of the corn, instead of vice versa?

[@moxiedawn4370]

I actually like the mini grip idea because, due to Lupus, my grip strength is gone and it's annoying to have to give someone my soda bottle to open. It looks perfect for that, and makes the key ring feature more sensible. I have something larger and more practical for jars.

[@quincee3376]

Thanks for reviewing.

[@Skyfighter64]

For the crinkle cut knife, a Mandolin would just do the same job more easily. Also gives you more control over the thickness of your cuts. just use a chainmail glove instead of the included "hand guard."

[@belialbathory2299]

All these fancy jar openers and I'll stick with the classic scrap of rubber or silicone. Worked for my grandmothers. 😅

[@sdb9884]

I like the pan organizer for my few nonstick pans so the bottoms don’t scratch the next pan down. It definitely doesn’t save space, though. It’s good if you have a large set of pans and need one in the middle or bottom of the stack.

[@Yenneffer]

I use a similar one horizontally for all my pans and while it takes up more room than pans stacked inside each other, it's just so much more convenient cause you can grab whichever pan you want without needing to take out the whole stack. I love it! With mine I can adjust the width of each section to fit the pan perfectly too. And in another cupboard, I use another one for all my bakeware lol.

[@stevensmiseck3526]

Love the ELO graphic in the background

[@sailorbrite]

I have chilblains which makes gripping things painful sometimes and I like the minigrip. I do have small hands though.

[@ZzeroEffort]

Hey James, As dumb as this sounds when gripping a knife you should pinch the top (dull) side of the blade with your index finger and thumb and the rest of your hand should grip the handle like normal (I would google what it looks like) . It will feel weird at first but it is more natural and will give you more leverage when cutting. The reason I bring this up is because I think the crinkle knife would work a lot better being held like that because you would get more leverage. Just a thought

[@laurahubbard6906]

Or watch Anne Burrell on every season of Worst Cooks in America.

[@audegottoeaudegottoe363]

Have @Wonderful New Year's ! / / thanks

[@FCIV63]

I have a crinkle knife in a white and green color. It works, but it basically lives in the kitchen drawer.

[@jsturo]

I always use a wide elastic band to open stubborn jars, they are inexpensive and you can stretch them to fit if needed.

[@UrBasicGuy]

While it's true the pan organizer takes up more space (not a good product for those with small kitchens) i like the fact that it keeps the pans separated and they are not scratching each other.

[@onetakereviews.whatsthedea4974]

I'm sure it's been (or will be) mentioned. Try holding the knife correctly. Won't get deep into physics or ergonomic positives when I knife is held as it should be... but the force (down) would significantly increase if it was held how 6-8inch knives are intended. Oh... don't forget to tuck your fingers.

[@mmin298]

This. This comment right here. This one. The best comment on here for sure. Everything said that needs to. I was nervous the entire time he was holding the knife and the potato. Looked very uncomfortable like he was not familiar around the knife and potatoe.

[@Donteatacowman]

Anything made from silicone can do this kind of easy opening. I have reusable sandwich bags made of silicone and I have banished some of them for plumbing reasons.

[@ravinhud4979]

I am about to come over your house cause you have everything i like with the exception of not getting bread and butter pickles.

[@lordquenntillieusiii9250]

I think the main difference in the crinkle cutter vs the crinkle knife is that you're putting the force directly on top of the cut as opposed to being offset even with a very sharp knife you don't really cut straight down because where you're applying the force makes it more difficult

[@EpicLebaneseNerd]

small question : watching your videos for years now and enjoy them, but i need to ask, what is that poster on the left of the screen ? some sort of map ? i just love to know please.

[@rosevita8041]

My question is: with the pan organizer if you put the lid handle inside pan, would it still fit?

[@Mangolite]

In order of appearance. 1. Item number 1, instead of a knife, use a stationary crinkle press or push device. 2. For item number 2, replace it with a grippy rubber strap or sheet for easier jar opening. 3. For item number 3, utilize a cut-resistant glove to improve grip and safety when grating. 4. Finally, item number 4 should have rubberized feet to clearly distinguish the top from the bottom for better functionality.

[@sassytbc7923]

The crinkle knife would be good for cutting cucumber chips for pickles.

[@vhm90]

Wow James, your Ninja Foodi Neverstick pan looks as good as new! What do you do to maintain it? Mine is almost 3 years old and is starting to show its age

[@ownsacat]

I like the crinkle cutter that looks like a half moon.

[@shaynecarter-murray3127]

Just hit the hinge of the grippy thing with a torch for a few seconds every few uses. Itll anneal the metal and prevent it from snapping due to a phenomenon called 'work hardening'.

[@KaiValencia21]

For free just take a butter knife and hit the metal rim of a jar. Not hard. Hit it a few times around the lid. And you will hear it pop open and now just open . I've always used this method. Save yourself 13 bugs. Or for other ones you can buy from a solar store, get a plastic non stick grippy mat. It will help u open for suer cheap