The right kitchen tools can make cooking feel less like a chore and more like something you actually enjoy. A  comfortable knife , a solid  frying pan  -- quality equipment pays for itself every time you use it.  The harder part is knowing what's genuinely worth the investment and what's just going to collect dust in a drawer . To find out, we talked to more than 10 professional chefs from around the world about the tools home cooks most often overlook. Here are eight items worth adding to your cart or wish list now. 8 underrated kitchen tools, according to chefs Microplane Surprisingly, the most common suggestion was the humble yet versatile microplane zester. It effortlessly grinds the rinds of citrus fruits and can also grate garlic, ginger and hard cheeses. "I am always surprised how many people don't have a microplane zester in their kitchen," reveals Christa Csoka, chef and owner of The Artisan's Palate in Charlotte, North Carolina.…