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Knives & Cutting Boards.

A sharp knife and a good cutting board are the two things that most improve a home cook. Buy them well and they outlast everything else in the kitchen. These are the ones worth the investment.

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Knives
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Chef's Knife

Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8-Inch Chef's Knife

The most recommended value kitchen knife in professional cooking. Swiss steel, ergonomic handle, holds an edge well. Used for every avocado, tomato, onion, and herb in this collection. Exceptional quality for the price.

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Premium Chef's Knife

Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife

The German benchmark. Forged high-carbon stainless steel, 58 HRC, full bolster. Heavy, precise, perfectly balanced. This is the knife you buy once and keep forever. The best investment in this collection.

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Bread Knife

Victorinox 10.25-Inch Serrated Bread Knife

The ideal bread knife: long enough for a full loaf, serrated teeth that cut through crust without crushing. Essential for sourdough avocado toast, torrada, käsebrötchen rolls, and bannock.

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Cutting Board

Boos Block R-Board Maple Cutting Board 18x12

End-grain maple — the surface that keeps knife edges sharp longest. Heavy enough to stay put during prep, large enough for real work. Oil it occasionally and it will last decades.

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Everyday Board

OXO Everyday Pro Cutting Board Large

Dishwasher-safe polypropylene for everyday use. Non-slip feet, juice groove, deep enough to handle a full tomato without mess. The practical board for morning prep.

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Knife Honing Rod

Victorinox 12-Inch Honing Steel, Round Fine Cut

A fine-ridged honing rod for straightening your knife edge before every use. Takes 10 seconds and makes a significant difference. The tool most home cooks skip and most professionals never do.

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Kitchen Tongs

OXO Good Grips Locking Kitchen Tongs 12-Inch

Silicone tips, locking mechanism, 12-inch reach. The right tongs for chilaquiles, full English sausages, and anything pulled from a hot pan. Dishwasher-safe.

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