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Zyliss' pizza wheel has an innovative design that makes it easy to use and extremely effective at cutting thick or thin pizza crusts. This cutter has an ergonomic handle that fits snugly into your palm for easy slicing with minimal effort. The large blade is made of durable and long lasting stainless steel. And, because the blade is removable, it's super easy to clean. Perfect for slicing pizza, baked goods, tortillas, waffles and more.
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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USING
> The sharp blade will cut anything up to 1 1/2" thick, including pizza, dough, brownies, muffins, pita bread, thin sandwiches, etc.
> Since there is no handle, you've got much better leverage, particularly if you are standing and the pizza is on a normal-height table. I'm not sure I'd say that it is easy for the elderly with weak wrists (it can still take some force to break a crisp crust), but it is certainly far easier than standard pizza cutters, particularly if you keep it sharp.
> To keep it sharp, it is best to cut your pizza (etc.) on a wooden or plastic cutting board---not on a metal pan. If you buy frozen pizza, then save the round cardboard beneath the pizza to cut it on.
HOW TO OPEN
With the "Zyliss" nameplate facing you (as in the photo above), grasp the tab on the right side with the thumb and forefinger of your right hand. Push up with your thumb, push down with your forefinger. (It's a twisting motion). The shell will pop open. Continue in the same direction (counterclockwise) to rotate the shell open. DO NOT try to pull the shell apart, it ROTATES opens on a short "axle" (on the left side, opposite the tab) like the hands on a clock.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE
With the shell fully open, grasp the blade and slide it into the slot in the bottom side of the shell (the side WITHOUT the Zyliss nameplate). Then rotate the shell closed.
STORAGE
To protect the blade from dings and your fingers from danger, it is best to hang the Pizza Wheel on a plastic hook by the 3/8" hole in the blade. Unfortunately the blade is non-magnetic, and so will not stick to a magnetic knife rack. If you store the Pizza Wheel in a kitchen-tool-drawer, then I suggest using the temporary flimsy plastic blade cover which is part of the packaging.
CLEANING
Disassemble, and handwash, or wash in your dishwasher. It is best to hang the blade in a hook or place it in a plastic basket to protect both your dishwasher rack and the cutting edge. According to other reviewers, dishwasher washing weakens the plastic shell so that it breaks after a year or two. I've used mine at least once-a-week for about a year, with no problems---albeit, I always hand wash it.
SHORTCOMINGS
The Pizza Wheel is large---about 5 1/2" across. If you are not good at visualizing how big that is, I suggest check out the size with a ruler. Don't buy it to save space, it won't
The smooth plastic surface can be slippery, and might be a problem in small weak children's hands. A pebbly surface, or raised lines would be easier to grip with wet or greasy fingers, but would be less attractive and not as easy to clean. The Zyliss Pizza Wheel is as safe or safer than any other pizza cutter---but ANY tool with a blade is potentially unsafe in the wrong hands. Note also that tools with dull blades are more dangerous than tools with sharp blades (because the extra strength required reduces control)---treat it like a fine chef's knife---keep it sharp---keep it away from small children.
EVALUATION
Fits perfectly into the palm of an adult hand. Cuts almost effortlessly. Disassemblies and cleans easily.
PACKAGING PROBLEMS
The reason for the few less-than-five-star reviews is the "international packaging", which essentially excludes any meaningful instructions. The Pizza Wheel is very easy to use, open, reassemble etc., but is intimidating if you don't know how. A single wordless cartoon the size of a postage stamp does not constitute "meaningful instructions". I've seen other good products (such as laptop computer locks) getting awful reviews for the same reason---no meaningful instructions. Amazon should require meaningful English language (or English and Spanish) instructions on all the products they sell in the U.S.(but my bet is that Amazaon REQUIRES international packaging---since everything I buy from Amazon comes in "international packaging").
If you love superbly designed kitchen gadgets (particularly if you are looking for a gift for cook), I suggest that you strongly consider a OXO Good Grips Pepper Mill; aZyliss Food Chopper, White a OXO Good Grips Mini Chopper, a Microplane Professional Extra Coarse Grater and a Microplane 40020 Classic Zester/Grater (if you haven't yet discovered the joy of zesting lemons and oranges, this is the tool to learn with)
> The sharp blade will cut anything up to 1 1/2" thick, including pizza, dough, brownies, muffins, pita bread, thin sandwiches, etc.
> Since there is no handle, you've got much better leverage, particularly if you are standing and the pizza is on a normal-height table. I'm not sure I'd say that it is easy for the elderly with weak wrists (it can still take some force to break a crisp crust), but it is certainly far easier than standard pizza cutters, particularly if you keep it sharp.
> To keep it sharp, it is best to cut your pizza (etc.) on a wooden or plastic cutting board---not on a metal pan. If you buy frozen pizza, then save the round cardboard beneath the pizza to cut it on.
HOW TO OPEN
With the "Zyliss" nameplate facing you (as in the photo above), grasp the tab on the right side with the thumb and forefinger of your right hand. Push up with your thumb, push down with your forefinger. (It's a twisting motion). The shell will pop open. Continue in the same direction (counterclockwise) to rotate the shell open. DO NOT try to pull the shell apart, it ROTATES opens on a short "axle" (on the left side, opposite the tab) like the hands on a clock.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE
With the shell fully open, grasp the blade and slide it into the slot in the bottom side of the shell (the side WITHOUT the Zyliss nameplate). Then rotate the shell closed.
STORAGE
To protect the blade from dings and your fingers from danger, it is best to hang the Pizza Wheel on a plastic hook by the 3/8" hole in the blade. Unfortunately the blade is non-magnetic, and so will not stick to a magnetic knife rack. If you store the Pizza Wheel in a kitchen-tool-drawer, then I suggest using the temporary flimsy plastic blade cover which is part of the packaging.
CLEANING
Disassemble, and handwash, or wash in your dishwasher. It is best to hang the blade in a hook or place it in a plastic basket to protect both your dishwasher rack and the cutting edge. According to other reviewers, dishwasher washing weakens the plastic shell so that it breaks after a year or two. I've used mine at least once-a-week for about a year, with no problems---albeit, I always hand wash it.
SHORTCOMINGS
The Pizza Wheel is large---about 5 1/2" across. If you are not good at visualizing how big that is, I suggest check out the size with a ruler. Don't buy it to save space, it won't
The smooth plastic surface can be slippery, and might be a problem in small weak children's hands. A pebbly surface, or raised lines would be easier to grip with wet or greasy fingers, but would be less attractive and not as easy to clean. The Zyliss Pizza Wheel is as safe or safer than any other pizza cutter---but ANY tool with a blade is potentially unsafe in the wrong hands. Note also that tools with dull blades are more dangerous than tools with sharp blades (because the extra strength required reduces control)---treat it like a fine chef's knife---keep it sharp---keep it away from small children.
EVALUATION
Fits perfectly into the palm of an adult hand. Cuts almost effortlessly. Disassemblies and cleans easily.
PACKAGING PROBLEMS
The reason for the few less-than-five-star reviews is the "international packaging", which essentially excludes any meaningful instructions. The Pizza Wheel is very easy to use, open, reassemble etc., but is intimidating if you don't know how. A single wordless cartoon the size of a postage stamp does not constitute "meaningful instructions". I've seen other good products (such as laptop computer locks) getting awful reviews for the same reason---no meaningful instructions. Amazon should require meaningful English language (or English and Spanish) instructions on all the products they sell in the U.S.(but my bet is that Amazaon REQUIRES international packaging---since everything I buy from Amazon comes in "international packaging").
If you love superbly designed kitchen gadgets (particularly if you are looking for a gift for cook), I suggest that you strongly consider a OXO Good Grips Pepper Mill; aZyliss Food Chopper, White a OXO Good Grips Mini Chopper, a Microplane Professional Extra Coarse Grater and a Microplane 40020 Classic Zester/Grater (if you haven't yet discovered the joy of zesting lemons and oranges, this is the tool to learn with)
31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By Geoff Turner
Amazon Verified Purchase
This pizza wheel has three things going for it. First, because you put your weight directly above the wheel as it's cutting, it cuts much more easily than traditional pizza wheels. Second, because it comes apart easily and can be put in the dishwasher, it's easier to clean than other pizza wheels. Finally, mine stayed sharp for years (until a friend borrowed it and ran it over metal pizza trays for an afternoon). What else is there?
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I will start off by saying that I only got one because I am a giant fan of Good Eats and Alton has busted this cutter out multiple times.
I've made a handful of pizza's, all different crust styles and this thing eats through them with ease.
I don't need to use nearly as much pressure as i've had to with other pizza cutters, I feel like I have a great deal more control and over all it just cuts really well.
Cleaning is a snap (no pun intended)..Snap it apart, clean the blade, dry it, clean the plastic, dry it, put it back together.
If anything happens to mine, i'll be getting another
I've made a handful of pizza's, all different crust styles and this thing eats through them with ease.
I don't need to use nearly as much pressure as i've had to with other pizza cutters, I feel like I have a great deal more control and over all it just cuts really well.
Cleaning is a snap (no pun intended)..Snap it apart, clean the blade, dry it, clean the plastic, dry it, put it back together.
If anything happens to mine, i'll be getting another
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
A bit tricky
Yes it's just a simple wheel. However, the tricky aspect comes in the cleaning. To open the product you must remove the plastic housing which is a bit tricky. Read more
Published 2 days ago by mesco
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than plastic
I first used a similar product for years that was a promotional hand-out by a company. I loved how it worked, but never thought much about it until I misplaced it. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Patricia A. Monigold
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great pizza cutter
Love this pizza cutter. You can take it apart easily for easy cleaning and your pushing down on it to cut so it makes it easy to use your weight if you need to get through... Read more
Published 18 days ago by Hillary
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great product, needs one improvment
Love the product, worked perfectly and is one of the best cutters I've ever used. The only complaint I have is the plastic needs to be stronger. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Phantas72
5.0 out of 5 stars
You will love it!
Better than other cutters, I had another one similar and bought this one for my sister. She loves it like I do!
Published 1 month ago by Linda L. Fox
2.0 out of 5 stars
THOUGHT IT WOULD BE GREAT...
Pashmina girl's family loves to make pizza! My handled cutter broke, so I thought I'd try a new design for a change... Bad idea.. This product is TERRIBLE! Read more
Published 1 month ago by karena montrosse
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best pizza wheel ever!
This is the best product! Very sturdy! Works great for pizza, quesadillas, etc.
I am going to buy more for my family members!
I am going to buy more for my family members!
Published 1 month ago by jenoot
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not The Zyliss I've Come To Love
Based on other reviews, I thought the Zyliss pizza cutter would be an instant winner. I was quite excited to receive it, but quickly became disappointed after first use. Read more
Published 1 month ago by rinabambina
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great slicer, no safety cover
It's a great pizza cutter. It sort of devides the pizza magically with very little pressure. You never have to go over a spot twice. It's easy to hold and attractive. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Nicolitz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pizza WHEEL
Well the pizza well is wonderful so easy to use and hold I love it. It is also great for pie crust.
Published 2 months ago by Kim Receveur
