You never know what kitchen equipment will come with your vacation rental, and sharp knives are unlikely. To be sure you have what you need and to avoid taking your good heavy knives with you, consider getting someKai Pure Komachi 2 Nonstick knives. The high-carbon stainless-steel knives have a colorful nonstick coating for easy slicing and are lightweight and affordable. To cover the essentials, we recommend the 8-inch chef’s knife, the bread knife, and the paring knife, which comes with a sheath.