Bellemain Citrus Juicer | Metal Lemon Squeezer | Lime and Lemon Juicer Stainless Steel with Silicone Handles | Manual Juicer, Citrus Squeezer, Hand Held Juicer | Bar Juicer for Bartender Accessories

1. The Bellemain Citrus Juicer is the sole citrus-squeezer I could locate that is actually stainless steel (rather than just corrosion-resistant 304-stainless. . . a composition that is likely to rust sooner-or-later). This squeezer is both beautiful AND astonishingly sturdy.2. I have arthritis in one hand, as a result of prior, undiagnosed fractures. But I can still use it--by squeezing the levers with both hands, pain-free. (True, there were lengthy time periods, post-accident--when this would not have been possible for me.--I think the key issue on using this kitchen implement--when you have arthritis or other injury to the hand--hinges on whether you tend to experience pain from everyday activities & must curtail substantial activities because of this.)3. Some reviewers have complained that the Bellemain does not get "all" the juice out: This is true--although there is not much juice & pulp remaining.Here are the three (3) implements that I use to get out all the pulp and juice: [A] the Bellemain Citrus Juicer; [B] a teaspoon; and [C] an uncoated, wooden citrus-extract, such as "efo Lemon Squeezer Reamer."After I use the Bellemain, I flick off the seeds, using the spoon ("very" easy to do, since the Bellemain has shifted all the seeds towards the middle of the now-squished lemon peel}. Then I use the wooden citrus-extractor to retrieve the limited, remaining pulp and juice. (LIke I said, there isn't much of it.). . . .Sounds complicated. But it's not. Rather, it's very fast and simple.I am trying to drink lemon-water daily. But I would give up on the task--if it were not for my Bellemain.

I start my day every day with lemon water and often throughout the day as well so this gets used A LOT! I have tried the pretty yellow/green one (twice) but the paint would chip off and that doesn't seem too safe. Also tried another one from a company with the initials PC (which I usually love all their products) and that one didn't last long either. This one, however is great so far. Only small gripe I would say is that the handles can slip off but they easily slide back on so it's not a deal breaker at all. It works great, very durable, is good size for lemons, limes and even smaller oranges. Easy to clean. I highly recommend.

After a month of usage of this juicer I can say that it is a great product and it is the best one in its class of squeezers but I want to explain why. It is must-to-have such a solid tool in the kitchen. I will give instructions for its usage and will also explain how to prepare the fruits for squeezing to get the maximum juice from them with this juicerFirst of all, it is made from AISI 304 stainless steel (which is the same as 18/10 stainless steel and contains 18–20% chromium and 8–10.5% nickel.) and the surface is fine polish. Due to this it is heavy duty, almost unbreakable and quite easy to clean.This is a plier-like squeezer with two handles and two nested cone-parabola-like cups between which are put the fruits for juicing. The lower cone/bowl has holes from which the juice flows and no seeds or pulp goes out ot them.Next, the handles are covered with non-slip red silicone sleeves. In the way the juicer is received now, the silicone sleeves easily come out of the grips for which some reviewers take one star. This is the only serious critic to the manufacturer. The sleeves go out as the handles are polished very good. I have fixed the silicone sleeves to their places by several drops of Loctite 454 adhesive and now they have no chance to come out again. Of course, one can use the juicer and without the silicone sleeves but with them the grip is more sure and comfortable.The handles are not hollow and are made of solid stainless steel. If the handles would be a little longer, say by an inch, it will be needed less force to squeeze fruits. For me this is not a problem.Now follows the most essential part of the juicer, the two approximate cones between which are put the fruits (see below for their preparation). The geometrical forms and sizes for these parts are chosen very carefully in such a way as they to correspond the dimensions and forms of the average sizes of lemons, limes and similar citrus fruits. In particular, it is taken into account the thickness of the bark of the fruits. Exactly here is the main difference of the Bellemain Lemon Squeezer from similar juicers. In particular, I have compared it with the Innovee Lemon Squeezer - Quality 18/10 Stainless Steel Manual Citrus Press With Lemon Recipes Ebook and Chef'n FreshForce Citrus Juicer (Lemon) and can say that the Bellemain Lemon Squeezer is better and with it can be obtained more juice than with them if average size fruits are used.In the supplied Squeezer there are not instructions for usage or some kind of a manual which is noted in some reviews. This is an omission of the manufacturer. Let me give a few instructions how to use the Squeezer and how the lemons/limes should be prepared so one can squeeze more juice from them (see the attached images):1) Wash the citrus fruit2) Cut the both ends so the bark is almost removed. This opens more space for the upper cone to press down.3) Cut the fruit about the great circle (i.e. along the middle) in two approximately equal parts.4) Turn the obtained halves with their wider part upwards. Make at the end of the circle edge of each part 6-10 cuttings of the bark with, for example, 5-9 mm depth. This is very important because otherwise the edges of the bark will remain distorted (not inverted) after squeezing, which will result in loss of juice.5) Put one of the halves with the wider part down in the squeezer and press the grips with one or two hands until the two cones almost touch each other. Take the remains out and repeat the procedure with the second half but do not remove the remains.Keep in mind that a little juice remains between the two nested bowls/cups. Tilt the Squeezer to pour this juice.6) Open the juicer and put the remains of the first half upon the remains of the second half. Press again and you will get more juice. Open the juicer, interchange the places of the remains of the two halves and press again. In this way you will get several more drops of juice.I firmly recommend the Bellemain Lemon Squeezer!Pleasant lemon/lime juice drinking!