From Quirky to Genius: Discover Japan's Unique Inventions

1. Manual Cutter

It's a cutting board with a fictitious hand attached. Date of invention: mid-2000s; average cost: $75* Porch reports that cooking mishaps result in more than 322,000 ER visits annually. As it allows you to chop and dice without endangering your hand, the Japanese Chopper Hand is an invention that companies like Iconix should consider acquiring in order to reduce that figure.

@MadeliefAlderda/TTwitter.com Hand Chopper A hand is affixed to the cutting board in the exact location where a chef would typically place their hand. Without ever cutting a finger, you can hack away. This cutting board is sold without the knife. To make it look more lifelike, you can even paint the hand's nails.