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Another professional tool that more and more home cooks are discovering, this is indispensable for thinly slicing, crinkle-cutting, or waffle-cutting veggies such as potatoes, carrots, and cukes (it's also handy for producing matchsticks and julienne cuts). French company De Buyer's version features a smart handle design to protect fingers, stainless-steel blades that are easily removable for cleaning, and nonskid feet.
(Amazon.com, $110)