10 Ridiculous Kitchen Tools You Don't Need

Cooking is easier now than it has ever been, right? Perfecting cooking techniques in the kitchen; however, is an evolving process. There are always new things to learn and new approaches to try. Fortunately, there are many useful kitchen tools out there that can help you do the job. The market is flush with gadgetry that promises to make this process easier.

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Sadly, for as many tools out there that make preparing meals easier, there are just as many that you have to wonder: what were they thinking when they came up with this thing? While we don't doubt the good intentions of those who crafted these products, there is a limit to utilitarianism, and the buck stops with some of these items.

Do you really need a device to mince your onions for you? How about pizza scissors that have a spatula attached to them? We're not altogether sure in what context you would need a tool that shapes cooked eggs into a square.

Some of these crafty devices come up a little short. Click on the link to see 10 ridiculous kitchen tools that you don't need, and if you're like us, you might secretly want one or two of these things around: in the event that you need a perfectly slice banana, or are looking to personalize your steaks.

Jonathan Hirsch is the Cook Editor for The Daily Meal. Follow him on Twitter @jonathanihirsch