The Italian Kitchen Stainless Steel Garlic Press - Heavy Duty Garlic Extruder

I loved the metal garlic press that I have used in the kitchen for years. It had a nice heft to it and the action and balance were smooth. I really thought it was a pretty good tool for its purpose. Then a week ago while pressing a garlic clove the handle just broke. No explanation but it was not stainless but some form of shiny, stainless-looking casting and I guess age and repeated use just caused it to fail.So I bought this one and it has explained to me why this is vastly superior. The balance of the tool is perfect, the handles are not castings of some sort as was my old one and the hinges and pieces of the tool fit together perfectly. I can see this will also clean very easily and so far my impression is of a very high quality tool at a decent price.I am adding to my review because I was asked about cleaning. This press does not come apart for cleaning. Rather it opens to well more than 180 degrees and as in the photos, you can see the three pieces and how easy it will be to clean. Nothing to come apart; no small press part to fall into the disposal. Good design, easy to use and clean!I am thilled. Good thing, too, because I LOVE garlic and use a lot of it! Highly recommended.

It works well and it’s all stainless and strong, garlic gets messy and falls out if your pressing a lot at once and sometimes stuck in the cracks but glad it works

My old garlic press of 20 years was a Pampered Chef product. It lost its luster and joy. My new garlic press from Italian Kitchen brings joy back into my cooking. It is beautiful and chef grade. Easy to clean and ergonomic.

An obviously well-made product that is easy to hold with arthritic hands. I had a little trouble squeezing tight enough, but I think it was because the garlic cloves I had were not fresh and were a bit tough. When I get fresh cloves I will try again and update my review.

I have gone through so many garlic presses in the past due to the pressure it takes to squeeze the garlic through the press. This one is durable and effective, however, it is not the easiest to clean due to the additional basket piece that holds the garlic. I really think it could be just as effective with out that piece. I would still recommend this product as I can tell it will not be breaking from the stress of use.

Works well but a pain to clean.

Good quality good price especially when you shop around. Some of the ones out there are more expensive and not food grade stainless steel. I’m so glad I found this.

Easy clean up and crushes garlic very well. Much better than any one I've tried before. Must have for the kitchen if you love garlic!