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Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. I wanted pure blending power in an easy-to-use machine. I found it all in the Obliterator. Chefman’s Obliterator blasted through raw nuts, ice cubes and everything else I chucked into its jar. Always one willing to test an appliance that makes a bold claim, I love it when something leads with hyperbole, whether it purports to be the first, smallest or fastest in its category. My latest blender obsession stakes a pretty big one right in its very name: the Obliterator. My husband likes to call it the Eliminator. He’s not entirely wrong. It effectively eliminates the boundaries between three-dimensional foodstuffs, such as cubes of butternut squash or almonds. Offered by Chefman, slipping in a bit of subtext even in its brand name, the Obliterator offers specs and performance similar to the industry-standard Vitamix, but for a fraction of the cost. Its regular price is $160, but it is frequently on s

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