By Michelle Fabio

I recently read glowing review of the Chroma Type 301 F.A. Porsche Tomato Knife from Cook’s Den, which described it like this:

This is the most delicate knife in the Type 301 product line, with a forked tip intended for spearing the juicy slices of ripe tomatoes and placing them on plate or sandwich. The 301 alloy steel is very sharp and hard, so the tines of the fork are at risk of being damaged if overstressed.

This knife can be used for Read the rest of this entry »

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 »