Vantic Garlic Press Rocker – Stainless Steel Garlic Crusher, Mincer and Chopper with Peeler & Scraper, Easy Kitchen Gadget for Effortless Smashing

Get it, you won’t regret it
Works great! I recommend it to friends who also garden. This is so much easier to use and clean than traditional garlic presses. The peeler is also an added bonus that I love.

Useful, but there are caveats to consider
TL;DR This is a handy device as long as you use it a certain way to reduce cleanup, are willing to prep your garlic more than product suggests for consistent results, keep all these separate parts together in your kitchen, and need to process at least a few cloves but much less than what you’d use a food processor for.First off, it works much better than the garlic presses (that extrudes into paste-like minced pieces) that I’ve owned. I can go through garlic without having to re-feed it like I had to with my previous presses.==If you like that chunky paste-like consistency, this won’t be the device for you as the holes are large enough to make “near fine” chopped pieces.Now this device isn’t perfect. I haven’t nailed a pattern yet but I’ve had difficulty for some garlic cloves to be “chopped” with the rocker. Whether it’s due to a clove size, shape, age, outer skin toughness/moisture level, “smoothness” or a combination of those, it just mushes it and spreads out under the rocker instead of pushed through the holes.==To have better overall results, before using the rocker, slice the clove in half lengthwise. Using the rocker on the sliced side seems to give the holes a better grip as it gets pressed through. It isn’t what the video shows, but either they enhanced the “grip” of those cloves (maybe by making skin deep cuts) or they had “perfect cloves” for the device demo. Whatever the case, not all cloves will work perfectly with this device and may need one extra step if that’s the case. My first point still stands even with the extra slice step.Now for my major gripes:==Cleaning it still is a pain even with the brush. More often than not, I have to use the back end to pop the pieces out of the holes. Even with the sink spray nozzle, I usually can’t force all the pieces out. (Watery mess all over the sink though) To minimize clean up, I have to be accurate and go through all the garlic I need with as little of the rocker as possible. Basically, whatever time this rocker saves from manually chopping a few cloves easily goes into cleaning it. * A previous garlic press I owned had a grid of cylinders to push garlic out of the holes and cleans itself quite efficiently. Wish this rocker had something like that. With this in mind, there is a tipping point where using a food processor is more efficient and cleans easier.==This device pretty much requires all the other parts to function and be maintained efficiently but doesn’t have a way to keep them together. Sure the garlic “blade” can be substituted with the back of your knife but that brush/pick is needed to clean it. So if you lose it, you’ll have to keep toothpicks and maybe a toothbrush handy.Be sure to consider your general needs and whether the benefits outweigh the detriments before buying.

Thought this would be better
I thought this would be a great tool for mincing garlic but it falls short. The garlic gets clogged in the openings so hard to remove and garlic skin sticks to the back. There has to be a better tool out there.

Tall crusher
This product has some reviews that caused me to almost not try. But I purchased and love it. It crushes the garlic well and very easy to clean. Being taller I think helps to use this.

I’ve used my fair share of garlic presses, but the Vantic Stainless Steel Garlic Press Rocker is a complete game changer! If you love cooking with fresh garlic (and who doesn’t?), this tool is an absolute must-have in your kitchen.Innovative Design:The rocker design is brilliant. Instead of the usual press-down motion, all you need to do is rock it back and forth over the garlic, and it crushes effortlessly. The motion feels natural and requires minimal effort, even for multiple cloves at once. It’s so much easier on the wrists, especially when you’re prepping for big meals.Premium Stainless Steel Construction:The quality of the stainless steel is top-notch — it’s sturdy, doesn’t bend, and feels like it’ll last for years. I appreciate how it resists rusting and won’t absorb odors or stain, unlike some garlic presses I’ve used in the past. Plus, it has a sleek, modern look that fits perfectly with my kitchen gadgets.Easy to Use and Clean:What really sets this apart is how easy it is to clean. The garlic doesn’t get stuck inside, and the design makes it simple to rinse under water or pop it in the dishwasher. No complicated nooks or crannies to worry about — just quick, hassle-free cleaning. It’s a small thing, but it makes a huge difference.Great for More Than Just Garlic:I’ve also used it to crush ginger and small amounts of herbs, and it works wonderfully for those too. It’s so versatile, which makes it a great all-around kitchen tool.Final Thoughts:The Vantic Stainless Steel Garlic Press Rocker has truly made garlic prep a breeze. Whether you’re cooking a quick weeknight dinner or preparing a fancy feast, it’s the easiest, most efficient way to get perfectly crushed garlic every time. It’s durable, easy to clean, and actually fun to use. If you love garlic as much as I do, don’t wait to grab one — it’s a total kitchen essential! 🧄

I like the garlic press, it seems sturdy. The tube for removing garlic skins works very well, super easy. It didn’t totally mash some of the garlic, but I was too impatient, may have tried too many at a time.

While I thought it seemed like a great idea to put your back into garlic pressing, I didn’t prefer this press. I have used quite a few handheld presses, and some are bad, but some are great. This device will be better than the bad ones but not as good as the good ones.One thing to note is if you have an elbow injury, this device will not be great. I have exacerbated my elbow injury while using this. Also if you’re short, you may need to stand on a stool or do it on a table instead of counter in order to get the right angle to apply minimal force. You need to be perpendicular to get the best angle to press it otherwise it’ll just squish. To get this angle I need to stand on a stool, and to prevent injuring my elbow further I need to fully straighten my arms and use my back. It’s too much effort given my short height and elbow injury, I’m going back to my handheld press.The green rubber sleeve is interesting and useful for removing the skins. The small spatula is a bit odd but useful. The black bristle brush is very bizarre and doesn’t seem like the right tool (it looks like it’s more appropriate for dry use).Pretty decent value if you don’t have an elbow or back injury but I’ve stopped using mine.