Tools for Preparation
Sharpening tools

  • Knife sharpeners are used to sharpen knives. There are many different types of knife sharpeners available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Some popular types of knife sharpeners include:
  • Whetstones: Whetstones are traditional sharpening tools that use abrasive stones to sharpen knives.
  • Electric knife sharpeners: Electric knife sharpeners use rotating abrasive disks to sharpen knives.
  • Manual knife sharpeners: Manual knife sharpeners use a variety of mechanisms to sharpen knives. Some popular types of manual knife sharpeners include:
  • Pull-through sharpeners: Pull-through sharpeners use a series of angled blades to sharpen knives.
  • Angle-guided sharpeners: Angle-guided sharpeners use a guide to help you maintain the correct angle when sharpening knives.
  • V-shaped sharpeners: V-shaped sharpeners use a V-shaped blade to sharpen knives.
  • Scissor sharpeners are used to sharpen scissors. There are many different types of scissors sharpeners available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Some popular types of scissors sharpeners include:
  • Whetstones: Whetstones can also be used to sharpen scissors.
  • Electric scissors sharpeners: Electric scissors sharpeners can be used to quickly and easily sharpen scissors.
  • Manual scissors sharpeners: Manual scissors sharpeners can be used to sharpen scissors. Some popular types of manual scissors sharpeners include:
  • Pull-through sharpeners: Pull-through sharpeners use a series of angled blades to sharpen scissors.
  • Angle-guided sharpeners: Angle-guided sharpeners use a guide to help you maintain the correct angle when sharpening scissors.

Measuring tools

  • Rulers: Rulers are used to measure lengths. There are many different types of rulers available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Some popular types of rulers include:
  • Standard rulers: Standard rulers are the most common type of ruler. They are typically made of plastic or metal and have a scale in centimeters or inches.
  • Metric rulers: Metric rulers have a scale in centimeters only.
  • Imperial rulers: Imperial rulers have a scale in inches only.
  • Folding rulers: Folding rulers are rulers that can be folded for easy storage.
  • Tape measures: Tape measures are long rulers that are used to measure lengths that are too long to be measured with a standard ruler.
  • Scales: Scales are used to measure weights. There are many different types of scales available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Some popular types of scales include:
  • Balance scales: Balance scales use weights to measure the weight of an object.
  • Digital scales: Digital scales use electronic sensors to measure the weight of an object.
  • Spring scales: Spring scales use a spring to measure the weight of an object.
  • Beam scales: Beam scales use a beam to measure the weight of an object.
  • Measuring cups: Measuring cups are used to measure volumes. There are many different types of measuring cups available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Some popular types of measuring cups include:
  • Standard measuring cups: Standard measuring cups are the most common type of measuring cup. They are typically made of plastic or metal and have a scale in cups, milliliters, or ounces.
  • Metric measuring cups: Metric measuring cups have a scale in milliliters only.
  • Imperial measuring cups: Imperial measuring cups have a scale in ounces only.

Other preparation tools


  • Mixing bowls: Mixing bowls are used to mix ingredients. There are many different types of mixing bowls available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Some popular types of mixing bowls include:
  • Standard mixing bowls: Standard mixing bowls are the most common type of mixing bowl. They are typically made of plastic or metal and have a capacity of several quarts.
  • Stainless steel mixing bowls: Stainless steel mixing bowls are durable and can withstand high temperatures. [Image of Stainless steel
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