Chef'n Citrus Orange Squeezer and Juicer, 15-inches

The Chef’n FreshForce Citrus Juicer (Lemon) is easily the best lemon juicer I’ve used. It works extremely well and gets a surprising amount of juice with very little effort. The pressing mechanism really makes a difference, especially compared to basic handheld juicers. You don’t have to squeeze hard, and it feels efficient and controlled. While this is the larger size, it works great for lemons and also handles limes without any issue. Build quality feels solid, and it’s comfortable to use. Simple, effective, and well designed. If you use fresh citrus regularly, this is a great kitchen tool and well worth it.

5/5 juicer. It makes juicing so easy. It's incredibly sturdy, good build quality, easy to use and requires a lot less effort than you would think. Clean up is a breeze. It's clearly a step above other juicers. This juicer is worth every penny. When you crank down on it, you know that it'll last you way longer than a cheaper alternative.

I have had this juicer for nine years now and it is still working like brand new. It was recommended by America’s test kitchen after the former handheld juicer, they recommended was failing miserably. This juicer is in a class by itself as opposed to the former juicer that I had that broke after a couple of uses.. This is one of the kitchen gadgets that impresses me the most. Unless they have cheapened it and the last nine years, it is extremely sturdy. Yes I put it in the dishwasher top rack and no, I don’t do reviews that often .

I purchased this for the times when I just need a small and quick juicer for lemons and limes. I learned about this juicer after reading a product review recommending the juicer in an ATK article. The juicer is good quality. It is sized to juice lemons and limes. It is sturdy and it doesn’t take much effort to thoroughly squeeze the juice from lemons and limes in one squeeze. It’s very convenient to put the juicer in the dishwasher after using it. It’s small enough that it doesn’t take up much room in a drawer. I’ve been using the juicer regularly for about a month now. During this time, it’s worked perfectly. I have no complaints about this handy little juicer.

We bought this juicer to replace the ubiquitous all metal powder coated juicers (lemon and lime) we had for years. The old juicers were beginning to lose their powder coating and the pot metal was exposed to the juice. This is a problem because most pot metal contains lead which can leach into acidic solutions like citrus juice. This device has a more complex construction and attempts to use compound leverage and a gear/rack to do a better job at juicing. It somewhat succeeds at this in that I find it very easy to use and it requires little force on the handles to extract the juice. The parts that come in contact with your juice are either nylon plastic or chromed metal (probably pot metal). I don't put mine in the dishwasher every time, but instead hand wash it and carefully clean the acidic oils and liquids off the chrome part so it will last longer. Yes, as many have pointed out, you do have to sometimes use both hands to start a squeeze. And yes, do be careful with exerting too much force on the handles - I can easily see this being a point of failure. One thing I should note about juicing: squeezing the living daylights out of a lime or lemon is NOT the best way to go. When you squeeze citrus too hard, the extremely bitter oils in the skin are extracted in greater quantity resulting in very harsh tasting juice. If you are just doing some stupid cleanse BS and don't care about subtleties of taste and flavor, then by all means pankcake the crap out of your citrus. If however, you want just juice that is bright and appropriately limey or lemony, then squeeze carefully and stop before the skin begins to give up all that oil. Which bring us back to this Chef'n juicer. Because the handles do flex a bit it lets you avoid over squeezing. When the "piston" reaches the end of its travel and the handles start to flex then STOP - you are done and your juice is perfect. Did it get every last molecule of juice out of that poor half lime? No, but it did extract the best tasting juice and that is what most normal people want. So what do we have here? We have a juicer that has succeeded for the most part in making juicing more effective and easier. It extracts very tasty juice when used properly. The shortcomings are actually a result of Chef'ns attempt to improve the process. The mechanism has plastic parts that can, will and do fail. They had to use plastic to keep the product affordable. Does the juicer fail if you use it carefully? I don't know, but I'll get back to you on that. Do I recommend this juicer? Yes I do, but be aware what you are buying. Update 02/26/21 : Still using this juicer at least once a week. No issues that alter performance. There is a little bit of gunk collected around a hinge pin but it is not in contact with the juice and is strictly cosmetic. We do not put it in the dishwasher as I feel that would shorten it's' life. This is a very good juicer for lemons and limes and if you treat it nice it will last a long time

Best lemon/lime squeezer ever. It is strong and lasts a long time. It squeezes with ease for cocktails and citrus sauces. Worth every penny

I’ve used a lot of citrus tools over the years, but this one hits different. The Chef’n FreshForce feels like the power tool of juicers—heavy-duty, well-balanced, and ridiculously efficient. It’s not just kitchen-friendly, it’s kitchen-dominant. ✅ Pros Comfort & Leverage: The gear-driven mechanism multiplies your hand strength without needing Hulk-level grip. No wrist fatigue even after prepping for a batch cocktail night. Durability: This thing’s got serious heft. Feels solid in hand, no bending or creaking. Built like it’s going to outlast your next three blenders. Color: The Collard Green finish is surprisingly sharp — earthy, masculine, and easy to spot in a crowded drawer. Weight: Hefty enough to feel premium, light enough to handle single-handed use. Extraction Power: You get nearly bone-dry halves with lemons and limes. No pulp overflow, no seed mess. Ease of Use: Dishwasher-safe, no weird angles or pinches when cleaning. The press is smooth and controlled. ❌ Cons Size Limitations: Doesn’t handle oranges or larger citrus well — strictly for lemons and limes unless you quarter them first. Storage Footprint: Not bulky, but slightly longer than cheaper squeezers. Just something to note if you’re tight on drawer space. 📝 Final Thoughts If you're serious about flavor and want max juice with minimum effort, this is a killer addition to your gear. It's the kind of tool that feels good to use and never backs down from the job. I'd definitely be interested in testing Chef’n gear across other prep categories if they all match this build quality.

Convenient for a quick squeezing of our littlest citrus friends, if you only need to do one or a few at most, unless you have a crusher's grip. Works great with limes. Both lemons and limes do require considerable force, more so with lemons, if you want every bit of juice you can get. Strongs hands are a plus with this one. Get some additional hand grip exercise if you are up to it.