Okay, it's true, you don't really need one of these... sure, you can make do with a table fork and/or burning your fingers while carving the roast or holiday turkey or chicken (or Tofurkey), but if you want to treat yourself, using a carving fork like this really is nice and a real such a pleasure to use (and this one is pleasantly affordable!) Stab your culinary victim with this and you'll have great control to use your slicer to prepare your family dinner.