Customer Reviews

Chef'n Slicester Cheese Slicer, Apricot

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2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

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.

First off, I will say it is easier to clean than my "board and wire" slicer. Just toss it in the dishwasher. Other than that, this is a great idea and I wanted to like it but it is fundamentally flawed.

First of all it only has three thickness settings, not an infinitely adjustable dial. For me, the thinnest was too thin and the next setting too thick.

It is difficult to cut even slices, especially on the thinnest setting.

You are limited to slices the size of the thin side of supermarket block cheese such as Cabots (about 3 inches max). If you have a bigger chunk or a wedge, or want a bigger slice, forget it.

Overall, too limiting for my use. It has gone in the trash and I've gone back to my "board and wire" cheese cutter.

This product really is perfect for slicing cheese.

This past Sunday it got its first good try out, since we sliced up about 5 blocks of cheese for the superbowl. Using this tool I was very easily able to slice a block in just a couple of seconds and each slice was the exact same size. The cheese slice might be a bit thicker than some people like, but I don't mind a thick piece of cheese. If you press the cheese firmly up against the plastic the metal blade will cut the perfect slice each time.

This cheese slicer is made of plastic and it isn't sturdy at all. The cheese never comes out in a single thickness because the inner arm isn't held in place at all. I bought it hoping it was as handy as it looked, but it was a terrible waste of money.

I bought this cheese slicer about a month ago when our handheld wire slicer broke. I thought it would be a great idea because it was just a push-down slicer (no tightening of the wires needed). It does have three adjustment sizes that aren't really great but worked for us (we would use the larger adjustment and then cut the flat slices with a table knife). However, when pressed too hard, the side edge that holds the bar to the slicer pops off, and when pressed too lightly the last 1/3" of the cheese gets stuck in-between the metal bar and the roller and doesn't actually cut (it tears the cheese). For the price of this slicer, I wouldn't really recommend it. It's a great idea so hopefully with a slight re-design, it can be a fabulous product in the future.

I've used pricey cheese knives, as well as marble/wood and wire slicers. The pricey knife was number one until I found the Slicester. The board and wire were absolutely unsatisfactory (wires broke, uneven slices, etc.) This inexpensive slicer is adjustable to several thicknesses, slices easily, and requires little effort. I don't understand the problems others have mentioned - it's simple to use and the results are uniform every time.

I bought this when my trusty cheese slicer broke, thinking this would be better because there was no wire to break. I was wrong. It is impossible to cut uniform slices. By the time you get to the end of the slice, the slicer has veered off course and has cut an enormous wedge that is stuck in the slicer and the cutter has come out of the track. Very poor design and a waste of money.

I ordered this slicer, having seen it on GMA. Loved the idea of adjustable blade. Love the adjustability of it, but it's not built in such a way to conveniently slice the long side of a block of cheese. Still, makes a great conversation piece among my friends who still use wire-blade slicers!