Zyliss: The new cheese knife from Zyliss works with every type of cheese, from semi-soft to hard, and has three functions in one item. A serrated outer blade cuts down on a block of cheese to slice off a piece, while a second serrated blade built into the first allows the cook to use the knife like a plane to get a section of cheese. The extended two-prong tip allows blocks of cheese to be easily picked up and placed on someone’s plate. It is also well balanced, said Sanjay Choudhuri, chief executive officer. “Our paring knives have been successful in part because of their ergonomic handles, and that’s been continued here on the cheese knife as well.” zylissusa.com

Sillycone: Ice cubes—as well as chocolate, butter, or even soap and candlwax—can get counting with Sillycone’s trays. Previously offered in a set of three molds with the alphabet, as well as a numbers tray from zero to nine, Sillycone has just released its single number molds, for $9.99 each, which make easy work of number-themed parties, such as an eight-year-old’s birthday gathering, or a 50th wedding anniversary celebration. The single number trays are starting to catch on, said Keir Kurinsky, owner. For back-to-school, Sillycone’s Greek Alphabet letter trays will also soon be released. “Retailers seem to love the product line; it covers so many different demographics and the trays are so versatile,” he said. “You can use anything from ice to crayons with them.” Made of FDA approved silicone, the molds are oven safe to 550 degrees, and freezer safe to minus 50 degrees. They can also be used in the microwave. sillycone.ecrater.com

Fire Wire: Instead of using one-time-use wooden skewers or conventional steel skewers that will eventually rust, Fire Wire is a 100-percent stainless steel flexible grilling skewer that allows the chef more ease in grilling. Fire Wire holds more food than a regular skewer, the company said, and its flexibility allows it to be placed on all areas on the grill, as it can be curved to fit. The cook never has to handle the food twice to marinate. Fire Wire comes in two packaging styles. One is a full-color recyclable hang tab style card, which illustrates the features of the product, and the other is as a recyclable gift bag package. It is dishwasher safe, will not rust, and has a lifetime guarantee. firewiregrilling.com

Talisman Designs: Instead of clawing through the gadget drawer to find the right-sized measuring spoon, Talisman Designs now offers the flip ’n good measuring spoon set. Four measuring spoons in one (in measurements of 1/4-, 1/2-, and 1 teaspoon and 1 tablespoon), the flip ’n good allows the cook to literally flip to the spoon size needed. “Measuring ingredients is a pretty easy task in the kitchen, yet there are ways to improve what’s already available on the market,” said Katherine Waymire, creator of flip ’n good and president of Talisman Designs. “We wanted to add to the element of fun that should be associated with cooking and baking.” The spoons are dishwasher safe and compact. In red, yellow or blue, it is showcased in colorful packaging and will retail for $4.99. “I think kids and adults will appreciate the functionality of this tool, but have fun with it as well,” Waymire said. talismandesigns.com