The 10 Best Olive Pitters

The reliable Oxo Good Grips (about $13) is designed with a nifty shield that protects your clothing and work surface from spatter, and is big enough to accommodate large specimens. Thanks to a comfortable handle, it isn't likely to cause you any wrist or hand strain.

The Talisman Designs Chomper (around $15) has eye-catching styling that's not only cute, but safe for little kids, too. It uses a plunger-type action and a shield to keep fingers away from any potentially dangerous components for both ease of use and security.

Pick up the Prepworks by Progressive Stoner (about $25) and cut your prep time dramatically, as this nifty tool can process six fruits with just one press. Looking and operating like a giant stapler, it boasts a non-skid base for stability.

Made from aluminum, the Matfer Bourgeat Westmark (appx. $19) is a professional-quality device that not only does the job, but looks good doing it. This selection reliably removes stones cleanly without destroying any of the surrounding flesh.

The Cuisipro Pitter (appx. $10) isn't a heavy-duty option, but it can certainly get the job done for households. Conveniently, when you've finished your prep work, you can throw it in the dishwasher for cleaning, as long as you put it on the top rack.

For parents who want to involve kids in the cooking process, the Chef'n QuickPit (about $13) is the way to go. With its smooth parts and trigger operation, it's a fun and easy-to-use device, with no dangerous blades or pointy protrusions.

Fans of simple design will like the Sacow Seed Remover, which resembles a pair of tongs. Of course, this means it doesn't have any of the nifty features that others do, such as a receptacle to cut down on messes, but it's also one of the least expensive models out there.

There's little mess with the Chef'n Preserve Prep Lid (appx. $10), as this model fits on top of a canning jar to catch the flesh and juices. The pits themselves remain in the handle, which can hold up to 30 stones before it needs to be emptied.

The elegant Norpro Silver (around $10) is made from solid metal, which makes it extremely difficult to damage when you use it properly. It utilizes a basic hinged design that delivers a punch capable of extracting even the most embedded stones.

The RSVP Compact (around $11) is a plunger model with a removable lip that guides each finished fruit into the receptacle of your choice. And unlike other versions, it has a convenient tomato and strawberry huller built right into the handle.