What's in a Knife Set?

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When to Use It: Before the invention of vegetable peelers, cooks relied on the trusty paring knife. The short blade and ergonomic handle make hand-peeling apples, potatoes, oranges, and other vegetables a breeze. In addition, its precise tip is handy for removing fruit stems, deveining shrimp, and deseeding peppers.

Our Pick: Zwilling J.A. Henckels Pure Paring Knives ($40)