Rival 1060-C Professional Electric Food Slicer Review

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(More customer reviews)The Rival® Slicer (Model 1060C) is a generally well designed unit. I say generally because there appears, in my unqualified opinion, to be one major design and/or manufacturing flaw associated with the product.
The first unit I received had a broken speed control knob that prevented any speed adjustment. This unit was exchanged (thank you Amazon for making that process painlessly easy) for another. This second unit also had a broken speed control knob, the failure point being identical to the first. The stem on the speed control knob is either woefully under designed or it is being forced into the wrong position (it has a detent) during assembly. This is really too bad since the unit looks like it would do the job for which it is intended quite well.
What's good about this product:
- heavy-duty construction (parts I expected to be plastic are made from cast aluminum)
- heavy-duty, thick stainless steel blade - removable for cleaning
- angled slicing surface
- tray to catch the slices of what ever
- cuts up to 5/8" slices
- integrated cutting board
What's not so good about this product:
- There are rubber suction cups on the four bottom corners to protect the surface the unit is sitting on and hold it in place while it's being used. This would be a great feature except that the suction cups stick to the surface and pull out of the unit when it is lifted up.
- the speed control knob as stated above (and sole reason for number 1 rating).

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Market leaders in the Food Slicing category for the last 35 years, Rival continues to provide innovative and top-quality products. From heavy-duty metal construction, stainless steel serrated blades, and powerful motors; Rival is truly a professional food-slicing source. Great for the occasional, everyday or professional user. Use for platters, deli meat, cheese, roasts, vegetables, bread and more - the Rival Slicer is essential for every kitchen.

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Norpro French Fry Cutter Review

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(More customer reviews)This works very well under extremely limited conditions. I found that in an entire 10 pound sack of standard Russett potatoes, not one would fit the machine without prior cutting to fit the machine.
It is not only the potato length (3.5 inch max), but the height (2.25 inch max).
Therefore the use of this is a marginal improvement in time to just getting out the chef's knife.
Also, there can be considerable waste in cutting a potato to make 3.5 inch length fries if you are not willing to make 1.5 inch micro-fries with the leftovers.

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Cut potatoes and vegetables effortlessly.Suction base holds the cutter firmly to the counter.Includes 36 hole 1/2" square & 64 hole 3/8" square stainless steelcutters withpushing plates for two different size french fries or vegetables.Also ideal for carrots, cucumber and zucchini.

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Matfer 215001 Mandoline Vegetable Slicer Review

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(More customer reviews)My first mandoline was the Bron which is visually the most serious/macho/cool of the bunch, but its shortcomings were unacceptable - the slicing blade is one-piece stainless, and can't hold a sharp edge; the julienne blades are not sharp and can't be sharpened; and the safety carriage is designed to not go past the cutting edge. I sold it.
I now have a Matfer (the all-stainless model) and it has a 2-piece slicing blade: the cutting edge is high-carbon steel (which can be sharpened and hold its edge) welded to a stainless part. The julienne blades are very sharp (altho can't be resharpened). The safety-gadget thing works well, but can't be used for waffle cuts. I use the Matfer only for waffle cuts and if I have large quantities of slicing. If you want french fry size potatoes or are slicing celeriac, you're better off with a sharp knife. The disadvantage of this machine is that you can't adjust the slicing blade's uniformity of thickness - my slices are thicker on one side (the Bron had more adjustment leeway).
The machine I use the most is the Benriner - the slicing blade is very sharp and is sharpenable. The (unsharpenable) julienne blades are extremely sharp. It can't do waffle cuts and is not good for massive quantities of large cuts. It's best for finer julienne and thin slicing such as potatoes, cucumber or daikon.
Don't even consider using these machines without the safety gadget.
Unless I have a large quantity of slicing to do, I'd opt for a sharp knife, because cleanup time counts too.
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Note: I originally wrote the above review in Nov. 2001, based on the then-current Matfer model 44595. Judging from the photo of the current model 215000, it appears that the slicing blade is now one-piece stainless steel instead of carbon welded to stainless. "... you can sharpen the knives and correct the play of the blades for more precise cuts" refers to the slicing/waffle blade, not the julienne. The julienne blades are not sharpenable.

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THE MATFER Stainless Steel MANDOLINE has been designed to be easy to use: It has one handle to hold in position during the chef's work, a smooth inclined plane, a perfect adjustment of the blades by milled nuts (6) and one adjustable foot. With the concept of the blade holders delivered with the Matfer Mandoline, you easily switch from 10 to 60 blades (4) (including 38 combination) in a few seconds and revert to the embossed or plain central blades (2) in a simple operation. After a long period of usage, you can sharpen the knives and correct the play of the blades for more precise cuts. Is easy to clean: No more screws and nooks anywhere to catch food. Each part is smooth and quick to dismantle. THE MATFER Stainless Steel MANDOLINE pusher does not limit the size of your vegetables and avoids waste by creating fewer vegetable heels. Comes with combinations of 30, 20, 10 (including 38 or 60) blades, carver and waffle. Please note: model 215001 does not include a pusher, sold separately.

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Chef'n Slicester Cheese Slicer, Apricot Review

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(More customer reviews)I like this slicer for several reasons. It is easy to use, safe and creates slices that are even all the way to the bottom. The handle is a comfortable size and shape to grip and feels secure in your hand. The unit will accommodate a cheese block as wide as 3 1/4". The roller is adjustable allowing for three different slice thicknesses, from an 1/8" to 1/4". I found the adjuster a bit hard to turn so I've selected the size I like most and just leave it there most of the time.
There's a spring action built into the cutter that isn't evident when looking at it, but allows the blade to descend all the way to your cutting surface giving an even slice from top to bottom. I've only used the cutter on cheddar and block cheeses of similar firmness so can't speak to its performance on other types, but am very pleased with the slices on those I've tried. The blade is not sharp so might not be good on hard cheeses. The holes in the blade are good for letting each slice fall away rather than sticking to the cutter as happens with some types.
I don't like the spatula/plane type slicers with the slot in them because the slices are too thin to suit me and I can never get them even. I've tried the T shaped slicers with the wire, but get annoyed that I can't get all the way to the bottom of the block so after several slices I have a sort of tongue of cheese left at the base of the block. The cheese cutting boards with the wired lever can work until the wire breaks, but since I'm left handed, they aren't ideal for me.
I'm always trying the latest gadget for cheese slicing and have finally found one I really like. If, like me, you haven't been satisfied with traditional slicers, you may find this is the answer. It sure does a great and consistent job for me.


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Great for semi-soft block cheeses, the Slicester Cheese Slicer creates perfect cheese slices for burgers, sandwiches, paninis and more. Equipped with a dull, stainless steel blade, this kid-friendly gadget protects fingers, both big and small, from nicks and cuts. To use the Slicester, adjust the slice thickness by turning the dial, place the blade on top of your block of cheese with the rolling guild-bar facing out and press down. Easy as that! Top rack dishwasher safe.

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Shun Pro Mandoline Review

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(More customer reviews)While the cost might be high, the quality and materials used are fantastic. Everything is made to last and the Shun blades are razor sharp. For those with all the gadgets, this is definitely another one to add to the bunch, you won't be disappointed. Plus, with the handle's construction, cutting yourself is impossible when used as shown.

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Shun Pro is widely recognized as kitchen cutlery for the ultimate connoisseur and the new Shun Pro Mandolin is no exception.The Shun Pro Mandolin features, the blade design preferred by professional Japanese chefs - a one sided beveled edge with a hollow-ground back.The single-bevel design means an incredibly sharp edge that's easy to maintain.Further, the hollow-ground back creates an air pocket between the blade and the food, reducing friction and allowing perfectly cut vegetables. This is the ideal tool for swiftly slicing firm fruits and vegetable, as well as producing shoestring, julienne, French fry, and plank fry cuts more quickly and easily than ever.The Shun Pro Mandolin is the ony one that can turn a big two-pound potato into perfect French fries with no additional prep time needed to first cut the potato into smaller pieces.The secret to this mandolin's superior cutting performance is its' Shun Pro blade, the same blade used in premium Shun Pro cutlery.This single-bevel blade design is inspired by the 700 year old yanagiba blade prefered by Japanese chefs for producing the cleanest, most precise slices possible.Keeping your Shun Pro blade sharp is easy too.Simply remove it from the mandolin and resharpen on a whetstone.The cutting blade is VG-10 "super steel" made in Japan and features a single-sided beveled edge with hollow-ground back for superior cutting.This is truly a professional cutting machine offering precision and control not seen in other Mandolins.The platform is designed to be totally adjustable (no preset depth) so you can slice from thick to paper thin.

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Weston Cabbage Shredder Review

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(More customer reviews)Each fall for the past 10 years I make about 75 to 90 pounds of of saurakraut. I worry that my simple old two-knife shredder will wear out so I purchased this item as a backup. Firstly, the "current" model Weston Shredder does not have the plastic or laminate base shown. It has a thin, non-laminated, non-plastic wood base that will warp with usage. The blades are unevenly spaced and non-adjustable. The blades are held in place with hand-hewed chips of wood wedged and glued into place. I think there is more chance of this slicer self destructing that there is of my old model wearing out.

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The fast and efficient way to make homemade coleslaw!Great for shredding cabbage or vegetables to make homemade coleslaw or sauerkraut.Simply place the cabbage in the wooden frame and slide it up and down while applying pressure to the cabbage.

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Nesco FS-150PR Professional 150-Watt Food Slicer Review

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(More customer reviews)With this Item there are some pluses and some minuses. On the plus side it has a powerfull enough motor to slice chesses, which some slicers dont recommend and cleanup is a whiz. On the minus side, the material the slicer is made of drags a bit on the item sliced, sometimes making slices uneven. The grim reality of life is that meats and cheeses slide easier over plastic than they do over aluminum or steel. This problem likely exists with most slicers made of steel and aluminum, so dont discount this item becaues of this review. The easy cleanup is a good tradeoff for the functionality issues. Overall, for a slicer that I use every other week im satisfied with the purchase, but just a bit disappointed with the the function. My old plastic krupps slicer sliced thinner, although much more difficult to clean.

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A powerful 150 watt motor operates this professional line food slicer. It features a 7-1/2-inch German manufactured Solingen stainless steel undulated blade for precision cuts on virtually all types of food. No worries about food sticking to the blade. Features a dual safety switch and non-slip feet that keeps the slicer securely in place when in operation. Blade is detachable for easy cleaning. Thickness control adjusts from 1/32 inch to 1 inch so it's perfect for Meats, Cold Cuts, vegetables, cheese, frozen food, and even soft crust bread . Completely removable slide bar and food carriage for easy cleaning. The heavy duty die cast aluminum housing is extremely durable for years of use.

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Oster 2803 Inspire Electric Knife with Bonus Carving Fork Review

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(More customer reviews)We just received and have used our Oster 2803 a few times. Handy grip, nice weight, simple operation are its features. It is suitable for everyday use and cleans up easily. Glad it isn't like the old heavy monster electric knives of a few years ago. Only one deficiency keeps it from a five-star rating: The bottom of the motor housing is rounded, so when placed on the counter during use the whole unit swivels around and rolls sideways. The motor housing needs to be flatted on its bottom so the unit would remain stable and upright when put down. Overall, however, a good unit at a reasonable price. The bonus fork is a nice extra!

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Oster Inspire Electric Knife with silver accents.This electric knife features a removable stainless steel cutting blade with a special cutting tip that allows you to reach hard to carve areas. The knife is ergonomically designed for comfort and control and includes a carrying case and carving fork.

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Kuhn Rikon Corn Zipper, Stainless Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased the corn zipper. Absolutely terrific gadget. Fast, fun to use, easy to use and a nice sturdy quality tool. I have other gadgets for removing corn from the cob but this one is by far the best.

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Enjoy fresh, sweet corn in salads and other dishes more often.Zip kernels cleanly and effortlessly off the cob with the Kuhn Rikon Corn Zipper.Sharp teeth cut between kernels and cobs removing two rows at once.Safer than using a knife.Made of high quality stainless steel and is dishwasher safe.Corn puddings, nothing but corn kernels and lots of butter baked until crusty on top, are not far behind.

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Chef's Choice 630 International Gourmet Electric Food Slicer Review

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(More customer reviews)I used to work in a deli and have used my fair share of commercial slicers. When I decided to buy one for home use, I knew that I didn't want one of the large, cumbersome slicers that I had used in the past, and that this would mean some tradeoffs in terms of power and quality. After taking a long look around, I finally decided on the CC-630, and I'm glad I did. I believe this unit offers an excellent compromise between commercial power and everyday practicality.
Please don't misunderstand... you don't want this slicer if you're looking to open a deli or restaurant. You can feel the slicer slow down as it cuts through denser foods (like meat and cheese) that the commercial slicers would just pass right through.
This little unit is best suited to the home user who wants to be able to cut enough cold cuts for a day's use - say packing lunches for the family. It's also great for slicing up roasts, BONELESS turkey/chicken, cheeses, and vegetables. Whatever you slice, slice only what you will consume immediately - or at least in the next day or so. That's the secret to those deli sandwiches... cut everything fresh for the best flavor.
Of surprise to me was how well this unit handles bread. It needs to be a fairly flexible bread (no cornbread/biscuits) as it has to bend slightly to accomodate the shape of the slicer. If you make your own bread, you can now slice it perfectly at nearly any thickness.
Just be sure to let anything that you make yourself cool completely before slicing. A warm roast or turkey breast just isn't rigid enough to hold itself together against the moving blade. If you're looking to use this for your thanksgiving dinner then you'd be better off investing in a good sharp carving set (not the serrated kind, but the kind you can resharpen). For thanksgiving leftovers, the slicer is ideal. Just don't do anything silly like trying to cut through bones as they can get caught in the moving blade... a serious safety hazard.
Why only 4 stars? Well, this unit would rate 5 in my opinion if not for two issues. First, a safety concern: the unit has seperate on/off and thickness controls. So what? Well, that means that you can turn the unit off and still leave the blade in an exposed cutting position (and at thinner settings, this is almost imperceptable visually). This can lead to serious injury should someone try to clean the unit thinking that the blade is safely shielded. Not a good idea if you have children around, or even if you don't. A simple solution is just to get in the habit of turning the thickness to zero immediately before or after turning the slicer off.
My other issue is that the manual says that no part of the slicer is dishwasher safe. This is extremely annoying as there are several removable non-electronic parts that are difficult to clean by hand. It seems absurd that the heavy duty plastic and stainless steel that these parts are made of would not hold up to a household dishwasher.
Overall, I find this to be an excellent slicer and highly recommend for home use. Much better than the cheaper underpowered models that are nearly impossible to clean properly.

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Chef's Choice Gourmet Electric Food Slicer. Tough enough for the professionals! This professional quality Slicer offers you many of the features found in commercial slicers. It operates in an upright, fixed position for smooth and precise slicing of meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits and breads. With key parts constructed of cast aluminum and stainless steel. This Slicer boasts a 100 watt universal motor, gear drive, a large 7" multi-purpose stainless steel blade and precision thickness control from deli thin to 5/8". Its cantilevered design is convenient for larger trays and easy clean up. The food carriage retracts fully so you can slice extra large roasts, hams and other foods with ease. Rubber feet provide excellent stability. A serving tray is included. Get yours today! Chef's Choice Gourmet Electric Food Slicer

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Vacu Vin Pineapple Slicer Review

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(More customer reviews)My husband describes this tool as amazing. We really like fresh pineapple and this little gem cuts, cores, and slices in the blink of an eye. Perfect pineapple every time!

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A plastic tool that will peel, core & slice a fresh pineapple into perfect pineapple rings in seconds. Medium blade, gift pack.

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Meat Slicer Review

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(More customer reviews)Excellent product for the price.
Instruction booklet/manual not very clear or too helpful.
Nearly broke the blade retaining screw trying to remove the blade after the first use - that's why the 4-stars and not 5 - need to remove screw by turning it clockwise.
Slices very thin perfectly - did some cheddar cheese, smoked ham, and roast beef with no problems.
Used machine constantly for 30 minutes first time and no "burnouts" or burning smell from motor. Cleanup is easy - once you remember to unscrew clockwise!
Definitely for home use, not an industrial strength machine but well fabricated and built.

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Tilt base allows for easier, more precise, commercial-style slicing. Extendable food platform supports extra-large foods. Stainless steel food tray included. Safety interlock switch prevents accidental starting of blade. Measured thickness control is adjustable for deli-thin or extra thick slices.

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Weston 61-0901-W Heavy Duty Food 9-Inch Slicer Review

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(More customer reviews)It's a geat meat slicer. The 9" blade makes slicing large pieces of meat a breeze. The suctions on the base keep it from moving while it's running. Also, the clean up takes minutes. Thank you Weston for a great product.


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The Weston brand heavy duty 9 inch food slicer features a high quality removable stainless steel blade, powered by a rugged quite running motor that slices through all of your meats and vegetables quickly, safely and easily.

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Bread Slicer, Polished Stainless Steel Guide and Maple Wood Bread Board Review

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(More customer reviews)This was the slicer we were hoping someone would make. After using this, we've thrown away both the wooden box and the plastic slicer we've used.
The construction is durable, with the heft of solid maple giving a feel of quality as well as real beauty. Once we got a coat of mineral oil on it, the grain came alive and was even more beautiful. The stainless steel is sturdy and polished to a mirror finish with no sharp edges at all. They guide the knife nicely - and you don't end up with any plastic shavings in your bread that so often accompanied our previous products. The cut is straight, although a long knife is required as with any other slicer. Its function is rivaled only with its aesthetic quality. We always felt the plastic cutting guides looked so cheap and cheesy that we had to hide them in the cupboard. We leave this one counter with pride.
This slicer is the best thing since...well...home-baked bread.

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Maple Bread Slicer - Elite This Bread Slicer Features Stainless Steel Guides with a Hard Maple Wood Bread Board.This elegant, sturdy bread slicer is made from the finest natural materials. The slicing guides are polished stainless steel (food grade). The bread board is made of solid maple hardwood. This is for the discriminating home bread baker who also wants it to look good in their kitchen. Perfect for bread-maker size loaves, and for most other bread. Please Visit Our Web-site [breadslicerdepot] dot [com] for:VideosLarger PhotosBread Slicing TipsBread Board Cleaning InformationBread Board Seasoning InformationHow it is madeWe use twenty stainless steel screws to build it (strong). Compare our slicer's weight at about 4.5 pounds to the other slicers in this segment (usually around one pound). Many slicers here say they are made out of "wood", but will not tell you what wood they are made from. You can expect inexpensive, soft wood stapled together in some instances which your bread knife will cut into far quicker than our hard maple. Our slicer will also arrive fully assembled....whereas most of the other slicers do not.This bread slicer is hand made with pride in Tampa, Florida to give you perfectly sliced bread at home and will last you a long long time. The wood is natural maple, we do not treat it with anything. Please see our website for more on seasoning a bread board.We use it daily to cut our own bread.We recommend using a long, sharp bread knife that has a blade length of at least ten inches for best results.If you hand make your bread, our slicer may still be for you. Contact us and we will send you a scan of our slicer guide. You can print this out and then you can compare the size of your loaf to our stainless steel guides. You will then know if our slicer will suit your hand made loaf. Happy Baking from the Bread Slicer Depot!

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Rival 1042W Electric Food Slicer, White Review

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(More customer reviews)I have thoroughly enjoyed having this slicer. I make bread and other methods of slicing have not been completely satisfactory. I want thinner slices to reduce calories and make the loaves last longer. This slicer does the trick. You can't just run the slicer easily back and forth with bread, you have to manually return the bread to the starting position, but that's no big deal. Sometimes the bottom crust catches between the blade and the housing and you have to pull it out gently without breaking the bread - but that isn't a big problem either. This is just so much better than other things I have tried, and without spending hundreds of dollars (or more) on a professional slicer. Well worth the money, wouldn't want to be without it.

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For deli-style slicing at home, this 75-watt electric food slicer makes it easy to create precise, even slices of meats, breads, fruits, and vegetables. Housed in durable plastic, the food slicer features a high-quality 6-1/2-inch stainless-steel blade and a thickness control dial that easily adjusts from wafer thin to extra thick. For added safety, the slicer provides a switch that locks the food carriage limiting access to the blade when the unit is not in use. The tray folds for convenient storage, and all slicing parts, including the tray, can be removed for thorough cleaning, but are not dishwasher-safe. A useful addition to any kitchen, the food slicer measures approximately 4 by 12 by 10 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

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