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Give Him a Gift He'll Use

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Give that special man a gift that will not only put a smile on his face, but one that he'll really enjoy using. Great gift ideas for any occasion.
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1. Char-Broil the Big Easy Oil-Less Turkey Fryer

Char-Broil the Big Easy Oil-Less Infrared Turkey FryerPhoto © Char-Broil
If frying with oil is not his forte, consider the Big Easy Turkey Fryer. He'll love the ease of frying with this oil-less outdoor cooker as much as tasting the savory results. Outdoor cooking is definitely a crowd pleaser and this fryer makes it easy. Learn more about this fryer in my review.

2. Calphalon Katana Series 5" Santoku Knife with Hollow Edge

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Beautifully crafted of Japanese steel, this Katana Series Calphalon knife has a sleek patented handle and bolster styling, with a full tang high-carbon stainless steel blade for excellent cutting performance, durability and rust resistance. Calphalon knives have a lifetime warranty.

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3. iRobot Roomba Discovery

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Give him a gift that he'll be happy to use to keep the home clean and it will help free your time for more pleasurable tasks. A little robot vacuum to keep his den or sports room in check.

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4. All-Clad Stainless Steel 12" Fry Pan

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A cook's delight, this All-Clad Stainless Steel skillet has an aluminum core that extends all the way up the sides for great cooking performance and no hot spots. Beautifully crafted with a polished magnetic exterior layer, this frypan from the Stainless Collection has a riveted stay-cool handle.

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5. King Kooker 30 Quart Turkey Cooker

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This King Kooker outdoor cookware is heavy duty and includes pot and accessories to cook a turkey in the great outdoors. This cooker has a safety auto shut-off if the oil exceeds the safe limit of 475 degrees and a protective wind guard. It also includes a basket and recipe booklet.
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6. Chef's Choice Model 130 Sharpening Station

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A professional knife sharpener by Chef's Choice with a three-stage sharpening system for keeping sporting and kitchen knives sharp and ready. This sharpener handles most knives including serrated and fine edge.

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7. All Clad Oval Stainless Skillet with Fish Turner

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A perfectly-shaped skillet for the chef to cook his fresh fish or fry long fillets of meat. This quality All Clad 18/10 Stainless Steel Skillet comes with a fish turner sized just right for the skillet.

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8. Stainless Steel Hot Drink Thermos With His Favorite Sports Team Emblem

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On his excursions, he can keep warm drinking his favorite hot beverage from this 4 cup 11-1/4" tall insulated Stainless Steel Thermos sporting his team's emblem. Pick his favorite from a variety of sports teams listed.

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9. Haier HC125FVS 125 Can Beverage Center

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Take back your refrigerator and give him his own beverage center. This Haier Beverage Center can store up to 125 - 12 oz cans in a stylish black cabinet with matching trim and a convenient reversible glass door. It even has a flip-shelf for tall bottle storage. Easy to keep clean, with auto defrost, vinyl coated wire shelves and an adjustable thermostat.

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10. Ginsu Chikara Series 12-Pc Block Knife Set 7112

Ginsu Chikara Series 12-Pc Block Knife SetPhoto © Ginsu
The Ginsu Chikara cutlery not only looks beautiful but performs much better than expected. It has the makings of a durable, high-quality knife set with blades that will hold their edges well and look nice for a long time. The entire set is a very convenient mix of common practical knives as well as specialty cutlery. The 12-pc Chikara Set is ideal as a quality starter cutlery set because it includes most essential kitchen knives, plus a few extras. It's also a good choice if you want to upgrade your assorted older knives to an affordable large block set. It presents well and would make a lovely affordable gift.

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