15 Left-Handed Kitchen Tools That Will Make a Lefty's Life Way, Way Easier

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Lefties, let's face it: we're outnumbered, and when it comes to kitchen tools, we're usually stuck using knives, spoons, and spatulas designed with the right-handed chef in mind. But believe it or not, there's more lefty-friendly tools out there than you realize. From measuring cups to swivel peelers, lefties are finally starting to get the kitchen products they deserve — some of which you probably didn't even know could make your life so much easier! Read on to shop all of the helpful gadgets that will make preparing a meal left-handed a far less daunting task from now on.

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A Portable, Efficient Sharpener
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A Portable, Efficient Sharpener

This multipurpose Knife Sharpener ($15) from BOJ will have your cooking knives sharpened in no time, and — thanks to its nonslip ergonomic handle — both right- and left-handed users will be able to grip and sharpen their blades from either side with ease.

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A Colorful Can Opener
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A Colorful Can Opener

This Left Handed Manual Can Opener ($22) from Lefty's The Left Hand Store is made to fit on the left side of the can, allowing you to grab the can with your right hand and turn with your stronger hand. Better yet, the opener rotates counter-clockwise, making it way easier for left-handers to operate.

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Now Lefties Can Actually Read the Measurement
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Now Lefties Can Actually Read the Measurement

The Left-Handed 2-Cup Glass Measuring Cup ($20) from Lefty's The Left Hand Store has its measurements printed so that they can be read when the cup is held in your left hand — no more awkward right-handed measuring!

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These Supersharp, Nonslip Scissors
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These Supersharp, Nonslip Scissors

Made especially with lefties in mind, these multipurpose Turata Stainless Steel Culinary Scissors ($15) feature an ergonomic design and nonslippery grip, making them easy to use for both right- and left-handed chefs.

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A Handy Pie Server
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A Handy Pie Server

Tired of dealing with right-handed pie servers that are only serrated on the left? Lucky for you, the Orblue Pie Server ($11, originally $14) is serrated on both edges, allowing you to easily serve slices of pie, frittata, quiche, and more from either side.

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This Small-but-Mighty Paring Knife
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This Small-but-Mighty Paring Knife

Featuring a 3.5-inch blade and a sleek black handle, the Damascus Paring Knife ($30) is sharpened on the right-hand side of the blade, which allows lefties to make a clean, straight cut with their left hand.

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This No-Slip, Strong-Hold Bread Knife
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This No-Slip, Strong-Hold Bread Knife

This eight-inch Victorinox Bread Knife ($30) is super well-made with stainless steel, durable industrial strength, and incredibly ergonomic handle. Lefties will be hard-pressed to find a knife that will give them a smoother or more precise slice.

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Perfect For Easy Flipping
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Perfect For Easy Flipping

Lamson Chef's Left-Handed Slotted Turner ($24) is not just strong and sturdy thanks to its high-carbon stainless-steel blade, it's also specifically designed for lefties with its unique easy-turn tapering.

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For Easy Peeling
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For Easy Peeling

Perfect for peeling fruits and vegetables, the 7.5-inch Rosle Stainless Steel Left-Handed Swivel Peeler ($25) is designed specifically for left-handers who tend to peel toward their bodies.

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For Left-Handed Pizza-Lovers
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For Left-Handed Pizza-Lovers

Whether you're wielding with your left or right hand, this KitchenAid Pizza Wheel ($22) features an ergonomic handle that's easy to grip with either hand, plus a supersharp stainless-steel blade that will have your pizza sliced in no time.

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This Essential Set
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This Essential Set

This Left-Handed 4-Piece Bamboo Utensil Set ($22) from Lefty's The Left Hand Store is actually a great bargain, considering it comes with a slotted spatula, pot-sitter (or "lazy spoon"), wok tool, and stir spoon, all specifically designed for left-handed stirring, turning, and flipping.

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An Sturdy, Easy-Grip Knife
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An Sturdy, Easy-Grip Knife

If you need a left-handed knife with some serious slicing power, the Fuji Cutlery Narihira Deba Left-Handed Knife ($50) might just be perfect for you. It features an easy-grip natural wood handle and a stainless-steel blade that severs to the left.

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A Scoop For Easy Portioning
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A Scoop For Easy Portioning

Most scoopers are made with only right-handed users in mind, but the Zeroll 2012 Universal EZ Disher Food Portion Control Scoop ($20, originally $24) is ergonomically designed for use with both hands (as well as to help your hands avoid fatigue, no matter how many scoops you need to portion out).

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This Supercute Oven Mitt
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This Supercute Oven Mitt

This adorable Purple With Dots Oven Mitt For the Left Hand ($10) from Lefty's The Left Hand Store is not only colorful, its heat-resistant silver fabric will give you an extra (left) hand in the kitchen when handling handles and pans that are too hot to touch.

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A Multipurpose Corkscrew
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A Multipurpose Corkscrew

You don't need to be a waiter to love this Left-Handed Folding Waiter 4-in-1 Corkscrew ($20) from Lefty's The Left Hand Store, which contains a knife, corkscrew, bottle gripper, and bottle opener. What makes it perfect for lefties? The screw rotates counter-clockwise, which is much easier for lefties to use than the traditional right-handed corkscrew.