Chef's Choice 680 Bagel Pro Electric Bagel Slicer

by Chef's Choice

Product Features

• Smoothly slices bagels and other breads
• Key parts are removable for easy cleaning
• Safety switches prevent direct contact with cutting blades
• Cord stores neatly in base
• One-year warranty

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RKFY
• Item model number: 680
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #282,663 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #15 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Specialty Appliances > Bagel Slicers

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Hospitals might testify that the most common emergency room injuries are sustained while trying to slice bagels. The EdgeCraft BagelPro just may be the answer to these safety concerns. Slice bagels, dinner rolls, kaiser rolls, croissants, English muffins, biscuits, and buns (fresh or defrosted), all without having to put fingers in harm's way. Just put the bread into the feed chute, then push it into contact with the cutting blades with a pusher. Inserting the pusher starts the motor, which activates the stainless-steel cutting blades. Two groups of plastic spring arms center the bread product for a perfect cut, then the sliced bagel or bread falls into the receiving compartment where it can be retrieved. All the parts of the BagelPro that come in contact with food are easily removed and cleaned, and the cord stores neatly in the base for noncluttered storage. --David Drury

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars No more sliced fingers!, January 3, 2001

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JRK "jkunz" (N.H.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Chef's Choice 680 Bagel Pro Electric Bagel Slicer (Kitchen)

I gave the Chef's Choice bagel slicer as a Christmas present to someone who absolutely LOVES bagels and I had the opportunity to use it quite a bit over the holidays. The name is a little deceiving though, it isn't just for bagel lovers. It slices plenty of different breads.

POSITIVES: This product is very easy to use and cuts all kinds of bread (eng muffins, bagels, etc.) without hassle. It ripped right through a two-day old hard bagel. It has cut straight every time I have used it. It's relatively easy to operate and the design makes it hard (however, not impossible) for someone to injure themselves on the blade. Anyone can use this. My purchase came with a small piece broken off and the customer service at Chef's Choice was top-rate. I had the new piece delivered within a few days after calling them.

NEGATIVES: I've noticed a bit of a "machiney" type smell when running the blades. It doesn't affect the bagel but of course isn't too pleasant when running. Don't know if it just my model. The other thing I was surprised about was the size. This Bagel Slicer won't be a small appliance you can keep out on your kitchen shelf, it takes up quite a bit of room and it's better if you store it and take it only when you need to use it.

I haven't had a chance to try more traditional bagel slicers like the Bagel Biter. Those are cheaper, smaller, but involve a little more physical work. The Chef's Choice Bagel Slicer is a pretty unique product, does everything it advertises and excels at cutting everything I've thrown at it. That earns it four stars in my book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It works like a charm!, September 27, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Chef's Choice 680 Bagel Pro Electric Bagel Slicer (Kitchen)

O.K., it's pretty expensive at full price for a single purpose item, but it does exactly what it's supposed to do. It slices any bagel, bun, roll or croissant that will fit in the slot, and it's a pretty generous slot.

I have a Bagel Biter, and it works, but the safety features make it difficult to clean. I like "everything" bagels, and they're messy! (At least the local ones are.) The Bagel pro is easy to clean and does a wonderful job, even on these jumbo bagels.

However, I didn't buy it for bagels, exactly, I bought it because my daughter and I love croissant sandwiches. Even with the best bread knife, and I have one of those, too, croissants are hard to slice without breaking, mashing or tearing them. The Bagel Pro slices them with no trouble. It's worth it to me just for that.

... it's only a few dollars more than a Bagel Biter, and well worth it if you buy fresh, unsliced baked goods.

A minor downside is that, as others have said, it's big, but once you use it, you'll find counter space for it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's great!, July 17, 2001

By 

Deborah Garrett (Livermore, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chef's Choice 680 Bagel Pro Electric Bagel Slicer (Kitchen)

I love this nifty kitchen gadget. It has so many safety features that I let my seven year old use it. I bought it for my husband's birthday, but find I use it more often. It works quickly, and slices the bagels and energy bars perfectly. I just wish it were a little smaller so I could store it away in our small kitchen. If you're into fancy kitchen things, this is a must for you!!