Chef’n’s new FlipSlice ($12.99) is like an extra pair of hands to keep a slippery hard-cooked egg or ball of mozzarella from sliding around while being sliced. The reversible slicer — one side for the egg and the other for the cheese — cradles the food in form-fitting depressions and holds it in place while the stainless steel wires swing down to cut it smoothly into even ¼-inch slices. The lemon-yellow gadget is comfortable to grip, flips easily from one side to the other, and does the job in one swift motion. Available at Kitchen Outfitters, Acton Woods Plaza, 342 Great Road, Acton, 978-263-1955; KitchenWares by Blackstones, 215 Newbury St., Boston, 857-366-4237; and TAGS Hardware, Porter Square Shopping Center, 29 White St., Cambridge, 617-868-7711; or go to www.chefn.com. JEAN KRESSY

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