A bench scraper earns its keep well beyond bread day. The wide stainless steel blade makes quick work of dividing dough into even portions, but it's just as handy for scooping chopped vegetables into a pan, clearing crumbs off a cutting board, or scraping down a floury counter after a baking project. The straight, sturdy edge won't nick your countertops the way a knife might, which makes it a smart tool to keep within reach during everyday prep.

The black thermoplastic rubber handle on this version is dishwasher safe, so cleanup is simple after messy dough work. If you prefer a more traditional look and don't mind hand washing, the walnut-handled bench scraper offers the same stainless steel blade in a warmer finish. Misen also makes this scraper in a few other colors, like the blue bench scraper and the gray bench scraper, so you can match it to your kitchen tools.

Whether you bake regularly or just want a better way to portion and clean up during weeknight cooking, this scraper is a low-cost tool that solves a surprising number of small kitchen problems, and it's backed by Misen's lifetime warranty.