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  An experienced chef knows that investing in the highest quality kitchen tools makes your cooking experience more pleasurable and easier because you have the right implements to get the job done. Swiss tools have a long history of high quality, from the engineered design to the quality of the metal. There are several brands to choose from; selecting the right tools will be a matter of personal preference and what demands you have in your kitchen.
  
  

Kuhn Rikon

• In existence for more than 80 years, Kuhn Rikon began with success in the 1940s and 1950s with pressure cookers and in the following decades began crafting kitchen tools. Not only are the tools ergonomically designed and will fit comfortably in your hands, but also Kuhn Rikon takes into consideration the visual design of the products. When most manufacturers use plain black handles on their kitchen knives, Kuhn Rikon has designed their carbon steel blades to have knife handles in six colors. The line of cooks tools include choppers, slicers and graters as well as a complete collection of knives and baking tools such as ladles, spoons and spatulas. Choose from two choppers; mandolin or one designed to julienne your food. Additionally a line of children's cooking tools called Kinderkitchen is available.
  
  

Zyliss

• The Zyliss brand of kitchen tools is elegant and modern, offering a complete line of products designed to make your meal preparation easy. Zyliss kitchen tools come in an array of offerings such as salad spinners, slicers and graters, cutting tools and openers. One of its most popular items is the Zyliss Garlic Press that is ergonomically designed for better leverage and is dishwasher safe. There is no need to peel the garlic prior to using this tool--simply stick the unpeeled garlic in the press and the juice and garlic bits will be extracted. Zyliss has received awards for a number of products including its mandolin, ice cream scoop and cheese grater among others; these items are recipients of the Red Dot Design Award. Zyliss products are all warranted to be free from defects for five years from the date of purchase.
  
  

Swiss Army

• The Swiss Army Knife was created in 1897 and since that time the Swiss Army brand has been synonymous with fine quality cutlery. The Home Kitchen Collection consists of a complete assortment of kitchen knives for cooking and a line of steak knives. There is a wide assortment of cooking knives designed for a number of kitchen jobs including slicing, deboning and carving. Kitchen shears are offered in a choice of three different styles as well as a forged carving fork and a series of honing tools and sharpeners. Swiss Army uses the process of forging for many of the cutlery items, which are developed from a multistepped process beginning with extreme heat and then hammering the metal for strength. All cutlery carries a lifetime warranty against defects.