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Kyocera Ceramic Y-Peeler, $12

Even tricky mango skins slide off with this extra-sharp ceramic blade. And unlike metal peelers, this one won't rust or oxidize foods (causing them to turn brown). The side corers dig out potato eyes and other blemishes.
To Buy: www.kyoceraadvancedceramics.com.

Pulltap Professional Waiter's Corkscrew, $10

Forget your past traumas with waiter-style corkscrews — this one works. The Teflon-coated "worm" winds smoothly into natural and synthetic corks, and the two-stage lever ensures they won't break while being removed.
To Buy: www.target.com.

Unicorn Magnum Plus Peppermill, $43

Refills are a snap with this sleek mill, thanks to the oversize hole on the side that twists open to hold more than a cup of peppercorns. Cooks will love its range of fine to coarse grinds and its smooth, easy-to-clean exterior.
To Buy: www.peppergun.com.

Polder See-Thru Triple Timer, $15

This digital timer lets you keep track of a roast in the oven, potatoes on the stovetop, and dough in the refrigerator — all at the same time. It's simple to set, and distinct alarm tones alert you when each dish is done.
To Buy: www.polderstore.com.

Wusthof 8-Inch Deli Knife, $60

The unusual offset handle lets you slice through pepperoni without rapping your knuckles on the cutting board, and the rounded serrated blade glides through triple-decker sandwiches and tender tomatoes alike.
To Buy: www.crateandbarrel.com.