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Gifts That He'll Actually Use

Gifts He'll Love to Use

By Mariette Mifflin, About.com

For the Chef in your life, my choice of gifts that he'll actually use and really enjoy.

1. Ginsu Chikara Series 12-Pc Block Cutlery Set

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This is a set he'll be anxious to try out. With the Asian design influence and Japanese steel blades, it's not only a good performer, but it looks terrific. The set includes all the essentials plus specialty knives and tools. An affordable quality set that offers very good value for the price.

2. Rapala Rechargeable Electric Fillet Knife

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Perfect for the fisherman - Rapala tools to prepare that catch for dinner. This Rapala Rechargeable Fillet Knife has a spare battery and is loaded with features that he'll really love.
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3. Rival CrockPot in Camo

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This 5.5 qt Rival Crock-Pot in a popular Camo design is a gift he'll love to take with him on outings or to the hunt camp. It has a removable porcelain liner, three temperature settings and comes with a handy carry bag.
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4. Masterbuilt SETFTV TurkN' Surf Electric Stainless Steel Turkey Fryer

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For those special gatherings or to prepare the family's dinner, an electric turkey and surf fryer with a 28 qt stainless steel liner, basket, drain valve and safety shut-off features.
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5. The Big Easy Oil-Less Outdoor Fryer by Char-Broil

Char-Broil the Big Easy Oil-Less Infrared Turkey FryerPhoto © Char-Broil
If he loves to cook outdoors, he'll enjoy frying with Char-Broil's oil-less fryer. There's no oil to worry about and cooking results are amazing, because the infrared cooking technology seals in flavor and juices. Easy to use and a crowd pleaser, the Big Easy is one gift he'll be anxious to try out. Remember to have propane and a turkey or roast on hand so he can enjoy this gift right away.

6. Kershaw Shun Classic Chef's Knife 10"

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Sleek, sharp and well crafted of 33 layers of high carbon stainless steel, this Shun Classic Series Chef's Knife carries a Rockwell rating of 61. This forged knife is hard and would hold its edge very well. It has an ebony-black Pakkawood handle, and stainless steel bolster and end cap.
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7. Ronco Ron Popeil ST5000 Showtime Rotisserie & Barbecue Platinum Edition

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A rotisserie for making spit-roasted and kabob meals that are tender and juicy every time. Comes with basket, kabob rods, flavor injector, and other accessories. And what a thrill to watch the roasting.
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8. All-Clad Stainless Steel 14" Open Stir Fry

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A cook's dream tool - fully clad for terrific cooking results, and with an 18/10 highly polished cooking surface for easy cleaning. A great family size stainless skillet at 14".
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9. Presto 07046 Big Griddle Cool Touch Electric Griddle

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A man-sized electric griddle with a premium non-stick coating, so he can enjoy making that weekend family breakfast. Lots of room for those pancakes.
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10. Chef's Choice M130 Professional Sharpening Station

Chef's Choice Model 130 Professional Sharpening StationPhoto © Chef's Choice
A handy and functional appliance for keeping all kitchen and sporting knives sharp, the professional way. What gives this electric knife sharpener an edge over other models - it can sharpen all kinds of steel blade knives, serrated or fine edge. Keep your knives on the cutting edge with this practical unit. It's a gift that is both practical, easy-to-use and a time-saver.

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