Not all kitchen gear deserve a spot in your ever-crowded drawers and cabinets. With limited space to work with, career chefs are nothing if not exacting about the kitchen tools they keep on hand, and those they deem unworthy of the space they demand.

The right equipment transforms cooking from a chore into something effortless -- money spent on one great knife is money well spent -- though separating the essentials from expensive clutter isn't straightforward.

We consulted with more than ten professional chefs from around the world to uncover the tools that home cooks and hobbyist bakers consistently miss. These are eight items that belong on your wedding registry, holiday list or in your shopping cart right now.

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