Rösle 12782 Garlic Press

by Rosle

Product Features

• Minces even unpeeled cloves of garlic
• Mincing head flicks open for easy rinsing
• Handles lock for storage
• German-designed, 18/10 stainless steel; dishwasher-safe
• Round, satin-finish handles with hanging ring, Made in USA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 2.7 x 1.5 inches ; 11.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000063Y8F
• Item model number: 12782
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,818 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #24 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Seasoning & Spice Tools > Garlic Tools > Garlic Presses

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

One of Rösle's superb kitchen tools, this 9-inch garlic press minces even unpeeled cloves of garlic with a cunningly engineered lever mechanism that requires minimal pressure. Another nice touch is the mincing head that flicks open for easy rinsing. Pressing the handles afterward locks them together for storage. Like all Rösle tools, utensils, and Open Kitchen storage components, the garlic press is made of 18/10 stainless steel for rustproof beauty and long-lasting durability. The round handles have a satin finish to conceal finger marks (in pleasing contrast to the mirror-finish head). The handles are sealed against water, and one handle has a hanging ring so the garlic press can be conveniently stored on a hook in the Open Kitchen system of Rösle basic rails and Gridwalls or hung on any hook or peg. The garlic press is sturdy, balanced, and exceptionally comfortable in the hand. It's dishwasher-safe and carries a lifetime warranty against defects.

Product Description

What distinguishes ROSLE products from all others is the careful attention that's given to every detail. Each item is flawless in design, streamlined to suit particular prepwork tasks. A combination of maximum performance with timeless design that's won them many awards. Their stainless steel garlic press lets you press out the juices from the garlic, leaving the fibrous material behind. A loop on the handle lets you hang from your ROSLE open kitchen storage system..

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

86 of 87 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Really good--but Kuhn Rikon is best., May 30, 2007

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charlesn (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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There's no doubt that the Rosle is extremely good--in fact, I would have given it five stars just a few weeks ago. But then I purchased the Kuhn Rikon Epicurean Garlic Press (#2315), after reading a recent review of it in Cook's Illustrated. After repeatedly comparing the two side-by-side, the Kuhn is unquestionably the better press. It's also about $8 cheaper here on Amazon, but that's just a bonus--I didn't consider price for this review.

What's strange is that the crushing mechanisms appear to be identical. In fact, prior to crushing with the Kuhn, I felt disappointed when I received it, convinced that I had just bought the same garlic press twice. However, for whatever reason (and it remains a mystery to me), the Kuhn's crushing of garlic is clearly superior in two ways: 1) It produces a more beautifully consistent mince of the garlic, whereas the result from the Rosle seems more "smashed" by comparison. The difference isn't subtle--I was honestly shocked by it. 2) The pressing is more complete, with less left behind in the hopper, and it presses unpeeled garlic better, as well. (That said, I get a much better press from either unit with peeled cloves.)

Ergonomically, the shape of the Kuhn also handles better, although I never had a problem with the Rosle. And I'd say both units have stainless steel construction of equally high quality. For me, it was the crushing performance and not the handling that has sadly relegated my Rosle to the drawer, since I now always reach first for the Kuhn.

40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Good Squeeze, May 25, 2002

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"bjreiser" (Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rösle 12782 Garlic Press (Kitchen)

Wow! I just used my Rosle garlic press for the first time today. I cant believe how easily the unpeeled garlic went right through the holes. One good squeeze was all it took, the garlic almost squirted out. All that was left inside the press were the skins. This is a beautiful piece of engineering, made of heavy duty stainless steel. It seems to be a very durable kitchen tool. A breeze to wash, the garlic rinsed off easily under running water.

This item is a little expensive but I feel like it was worth the price. After fighting with inferior presses for many years, I finally found a great one. I like the Rosle garlic press so much I just ordered three more, one for each of my children.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get the most out of your garlic clove, November 29, 2004

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K. Kasabian (Silicon Valley, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rösle 12782 Garlic Press (Kitchen)

There are garlic presses and then there is the Rosle. Renders plump, firm cloves of garlic into a juicy, pulverized mass with a satisfying crunch that could only come from the mind of an obsessed German industrial designer. As beautiful as it is functional, the stainless steel press crushes so well, there is little pulp left to clean. What remains is removed easily with a soft-bristled toothbrush and some dish soap. Expensive, but likely the last garlic press you'll ever need to buy.