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Tomato Slicers That Actually Cut Even Slices Without Squishing Anything
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items You press down with a knife and the tomato just flattens into a sad, juicy mess. Every single time. If you've rage-quit making caprese salad or given up on burger toppings that don't slide off, these tools finally solved it for me. Took a lot of smas...
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Tomato Slicing Guides and Holders
Serrated Knives That Don't Crush Tomatoes
Mandolines and Adjustable Slicers for Tomatoes
Cutting Boards and Accessories That Help
Tomato Slicing Guides and Holders
I used to hold the tomato with my bare hand and pray. Then I sliced my finger instead of the tomato and decided there had to be a better way. These holders grip the tomato so the knife glides through without any squish.
Grab this if you've ever watched a tomato shoot across the counter mid-slice. The prongs hold it steady and you get uniform rounds every time. Wish I had it before I ruined that dinner party bruschetta.
Norpro Grip-EZ Tomato Corer, 6.25"L x 1.2"W, Black
Use this one-handed while your other hand holds a pan. Before I found it, slicing tomatoes for tacos took me ten minutes of careful negotiation. Now it's like thirty seconds flat.
Tomato Slicers for Easy Kitchen Prep
Perfect for anyone who also slices mozzarella and mushrooms. The scalloped blade doesn't crush anything. My sandwiches went from sloppy to deli-quality overnight.
Progresso Vegetable Classics Hearty Tomato Soup Gluten
Toss this in a drawer and forget about it until tomato season hits. The serrated blade paired with the holder means zero wasted slices. Great for someone just starting to cook at home.
Joie MSC- Tomato Slice & Hull - Stainless Steel Blade
Try this if your knife skills are, let's say, enthusiastic but inaccurate. It guides every cut so even the thinnest slices come out looking like a cooking show. My BLTs have never been this photogenic.
Prepworks by Progressive 3-in-1 Tomato Tool
Keep this one within arm's reach during summer. The soft grip handle means your hand doesn't cramp even if you're slicing through a whole basket of farmers market tomatoes. Bought a second one for my mom.
Oxo Good Grips Julienne Slicer
Switch to this from your regular chef's knife and you'll feel the difference on the first tomato. The tiny serrations bite into the skin instead of skating across it. For anyone tired of applying gorilla-level pressure just to cut a Roma.
Rada Tomato Slicer Knife, Stainless Steel Cutlery
Serrated Knives That Don't Crush Tomatoes
A sharp serrated blade changed everything for me. Regular knives just compress the tomato before breaking through the skin. These actually grip and cut without turning your tomato into a puddle.
Grab this before your next batch of salsa. The rounded tip lets you scoop seeds out after slicing, which I didn't expect but now can't live without. Under ten bucks and outperforms knives five times the price.
Victorinox Fibrox 12-Inch Curved Cimeter Knife
Use this if you want something that feels substantial in your hand. It's heavier than a typical tomato knife, which actually helps because you let the weight do the work instead of pressing down and squishing everything.
Mercer Culinary Genesis Forged Utility Knife, 5 Inch
For anyone prepping large quantities, like if you're canning tomatoes or making sauce for the week. The longer blade handles beefsteak tomatoes without sawing back and forth. My arm used to get tired. Not anymore.
Dexter Russell Sani-Safe 12" Scalloped Slicer 13463 S140
Pair this with a decent cutting board and suddenly you're slicing paper-thin rounds like you went to culinary school. I literally gasped the first time I used it because the tomato didn't move at all.
Wusthof Tomato Knife
Snag this colorful little knife if you share a kitchen and want people to stop grabbing your good stuff. It's bright orange, hard to lose in a drawer, and slices cherry tomatoes without any of them rolling away.
Kai Pure Komachi 2 Tomato Knife w/Sheath
Try this if you're on a tight budget but still want clean slices. Came in a set I bought years ago and it's the only knife from that set I still use daily. The nonstick coating keeps seeds from sticking to the blade.
Customer reviews for Cuisinart Advantage Nonstick
Keep this one for anyone who never sharpens their knives. The built-in sharpener in the sheath means it stays effective for months. Before I found it, my old serrated knife was basically just ripping tomatoes apart.
Farberware Edgekeeper 7-inch Santoku Black Knife
Mandolines and Adjustable Slicers for Tomatoes
When I need twenty identical slices for a tart or layered salad, a knife just won't cut it. Literally. These mandolines give you restaurant-level consistency without the years of practice.
Use the thinnest setting for tomato chips in the dehydrator. Before this, every slice was a different thickness and they dried unevenly. Now they all come out crispy at the same time. Stock up on tomatoes while they're cheap in August.
Mueller 5-in-1 Adjustable Mandoline Food Slicer with Steel
Perfect for someone who's scared of mandolines, and honestly that was me until last year. The food holder keeps your fingers far from the blade. Sliced a whole pound of tomatoes for pizza in about two minutes.
OXO Good Grips Precision Handheld Mandoline
Swap your bulky slicer for this slim one that stores anywhere. Japanese engineering at its finest. The blade is so sharp that tomatoes don't even realize they've been cut. Sounds dramatic but you'll see what I mean.
Customer reviews for Benriner Japanese Mandolin Slicer
Grab this if you want multiple thickness options without changing blades. I use the medium setting for burgers and the thin setting for salads. Cleanup is fast because the whole thing rinses under the faucet.
Customer reviews for Adjustable Mandoline Food Slicer
Try this all-in-one if your kitchen drawers are already packed. It dices, juliennes, and slices, so you can ditch three other gadgets. The container underneath catches everything, which saved my counter from looking like a crime scene.
Customer reviews for Fullstar Vegetable Chopper
For the person who makes a lot of gratins or layered dishes. The V-blade design means tomato slices come out perfectly flat instead of wedge-shaped. I made a tomato tart that looked like it belonged in a magazine.
Swissmar Borner V-1001 V-Slicer Plus Mandoline 5 Piece
Keep this one handy if you meal prep on Sundays. Dial the thickness up or down without swapping parts. Went from dreading tomato prep to actually looking forward to it, which I never thought I'd say out loud.
PrepSolutions Adjust-a-Slice Mini Mandoline with Stainless
Cutting Boards and Accessories That Help
Turns out the surface you cut on matters almost as much as the knife. Slippery boards were making my tomatoes slide around and I was chasing them with a blade. Not ideal. These fixed that problem completely.
The non-slip feet on this board changed my whole prep routine. Tomatoes stay put, the board stays put, and I stopped white-knuckling everything. Get this before you start any serious kitchen project.
OXO Good Grips Plastic Utility Cutting Board
Use this if you want something that goes in the dishwasher without warping. It's thin enough to store on its side but sturdy enough that it doesn't flex when you press down. My tomato slices finally come out straight.
Doubt about Epicurean cutting board
Perfect for renters with limited counter space. The grippy edges keep it locked to whatever surface you're working on, even those weird laminate countertops. Slicing tomatoes on a wobbly board used to stress me out. Problem solved.
Dexas Non-Slip Grippboard Cutting Board sized 12"x18"
Snag the whole set so you can dedicate one board to tomatoes and acidic fruits. Keeps flavors from transferring to your bread or cheese board. Color-coded, which makes my kitchen feel slightly more professional than it deserves.
OXO, Cutting Board Set, 3pk, Double Sided, Clear, Non Slip
Try this if you're slicing a whole flat of tomatoes for canning. The juice groove catches everything so your counter doesn't turn into a red puddle. Learned that lesson the hard way on a white countertop.
GORILLA GRIP, Cutting Board, Oversized
Pair this with a sharp serrated knife and the bamboo surface actually grips the tomato slightly. Wood boards have a texture that plastic doesn't. Plus it looks nice enough to leave out, which means I actually use it instead of being lazy.
Totally Bamboo Kauai Bamboo Serving & Cutting Board
Toss this in the dishwasher after a big tomato session and it comes out spotless. The angled surface funnels juice into a channel so nothing drips onto your floor. For anyone who's tired of cleaning up after every single meal prep.
Cut&Carve™ Meat Carving Cutting Board Red