Karim Rashid cutting tools for kitchen, home office

The aptly named Slice offers a wide range of tools for peeling vegetables, opening mail (above) and cutting paper. All but the letter opener are designed by Karim Rashid (see below). The items use ceramics for cutting, which stays sharper than high-carbon steel, the company says.
Vegetable peeler

6-inch blade scissors  lays flat (left- or right-handed)

Salt-and-pepper ceramic mill


Precision cutter (said to be safer than craft knives)

Cheese or vegetable grater



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