Use the wrong knife and you'll mutilate your turkey. This one's called a slicer, and the thin, flexible blade lets you carve big, thin slices. The fork holds the bird while you cut and allows you to spear a drumstick. Use the set all year long to slice and serve roasts, steaks, and even melons. Henckels Gourmet carving knife and fork, $50, www.cooking.com.

A good pie server does double duty. This one has a cutting edge, which eliminates the need for a separate knife to dish out holiday desserts. Bravo stainless-steel pastry server, $7, Broadway Panhandler, 866-COOKWARE.