I’m not talking about the usual tools like blenders. I mean the slightly oddball or super specific gadgets that most people might overlook or maybe have never even heard of but that you've found surprisingly useful.

For me, it’s these two (won't provide a link since I don't want to promote but they're easy enough to find):

• Garlic Twister - It looks a little gimmicky, but it minces garlic really well with way less mess than a press, and it’s much easier to clean since you don't need to fiddle with tiny holes.

• Safety Can Opener - The kind that cuts around the side of the lid instead of the top. I didn’t expect to care, but it leaves a clean edge and makes the lid easy to pop back on if you’re not using the whole can. Every time I use it I swear that it feels like it shouldn't work the way it does.

Curious what else is out there that people actually like using, even if it’s not something you’d see in a "must-have" list. What’s your oddly specific kitchen tool that you’d actually recommend?

There is so much information about different knives, pans, and cuttinig boards out there. What should I focus on getting first and then how should I improve upon my collection as I improve?