The handles and grip are more plier-like and require you to grip down on them—you won’t be looping your fingers through anything the way you do with scissors. But because of its ergonomic design, all my chopping and slicing endeavors are completed in comfort. To buy: $16 (was $17); amazon.com. The clever chopper has noticeably cut down my time in the kitchen. Whether I want to chop up the bananas for my açai bowl, the carrots for my soup, or the cheese for my mac, I no longer pull out a knife and cutting board. The apparatus allows me to chop quickly and directly into the bowl, pot, or plate I’m using to make my meal, which means there’s one less thing to wash after I’m done in the kitchen.