 Wushtof Classic Ikon Tomato Knife For tomato lovers, this knife is required. What It Is: A specially designed serrated knife for slicing tomatoes and other soft fruits. Why We Like It: Is this knife essential? It is if you want to slice into summer-ripe tomatoes easily, without squashing the cell structure and squeezing out the juice. This exceptionally sharp knife with a serrated edge produces perfect, beautiful slices every time. The 5-inch blade of the Wusthof Ikon tomato knife is long enough to cut slices of hunky heirloom globes. The two-pronged, fork-like tip on the knife is handy for de-coring as well as lifting the tomato slices. This knife is much more versatile than its name suggests--also great for slicing sandwiches, hard bagels and salami, and halving grapefruit and other citrus fruit. Details: The 5-inch serrated knife with pronged or spear tip is forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel and is hand-honed for a razor-sharp edge. The shape of the serrated edge is computer-controlled to ensure that the final edge is uniform from heel to tip. Never needs sharpening. The triple-riveted composition handle offers strength and durability. Dishwasher safe. Lifetime guarantee. Retails for $90. Available at amazon.com.
Kuhn Rikon Watermelon Knife A fun way to cut up a watermelon. What It Is: A large, extra-long (11-inch) knife with a microserrated blade specially designed to cut through tough melon rind and cleanly slice the juicy, delicate flesh. Why We Like It: If you've ever wrangled with how to cut a humungous whole watermelon (and we're among you) or even the newer mini varieties, Kuhn Rikon's new Watermelon Knife makes the task both feasible, fun, and much safer. First of all, we love the design and color--with a rose-red blade and protective sheath, and green handle, there's no question what this knife is supposed to be used for. Next, we love how well it performs. The nonstick coating and small seed-shaped holes in the blade let it slide smoothly through both rind and flesh. And it's just as handy for cutting other melons--cantaloupe, honeydews, casabas, etc. Details: The 11-inch knife is made of high-quality carbon-steel with a multi-serrated, ultra-sharp blade. Seed-shaped holes and a nonstick red coating also help cut melon smoothly and release easily. Ergonomically shaped matte plastic handle. A protective sheath protects the blade for easy and safe storage. Dishwasher safe. Available at williams-sonoma.com for $25.
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