Tomato Knives

By Kira Hamman

I used to haul out my favorite chef’s knife to slice tomatoes – a big, heavy number that my woodworker husband keeps nice and sharp for me.

I’d draw the blade along the tomato a few times, eventually get through the skin, and try to minimize the inevitable squashing and bruising.

Then I tried a tomato knife.

With apologies to Neil Diamond, now I’m a believer! Not a trace of doubt in my mind. I’m in love, and I couldn’t go back if I tried.

Tomato knives are, as the name suggests, designed for cutting tomatoes.

They’re serrated, which gets you through that skin layer in one slice and finishes the job without a single smush or bruise. Hallelujah! So, as a service to fellow tomato-lovers everywhere, I’ve put together this list of fabulous tomato knives.

Best Overall: Williams-Sonoma, $15
Slices easily, cleans easily (in the dishwasher!), and has a handy round tip for scooping up the slices when you’re finished cutting.

Best Inexpensive: Read the rest of this entry »