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When it comes to recommending specific gear for Thanksgiving, for the most part I actually prefer not to. I hate telling people they need to buy something special, knowing they’ll only use it once a year — twice, at best. (I’m looking at you, gravy boats!)

But a carving knife and fork set is an exception to that rule. If you’re hosting Thanksgiving and plan on serving turkey, you kind of do need to make this purchase. Yes, you could get away with using a chef’s knife and a giant serving fork, but a specialized set really will make the task at hand easier. Carving knives are thinner and more flexible so they can get into all the turkey’s nooks and crannies for every last bit of meat. And the fork is long and narrow to give you a good grip on the bird and help guide the slicer.

The good news: You don’t have to spend a fortune. In fact, my favorite inexpensive set is just $30. Even more good news: Because it’s unlikely you’ll be slicing a turkey very often, your carving knife will stay sharp and in tip-top shape for a long time.

To reiterate, there’s no need to spend big bucks on a carving set. For just $30, you can get a flexible carver along with a long-handled fork.

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