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OSTBA Meat Slicer Electric Deli Food Slicer with Child Lock Protection, Removable 7.5’’ Stainless Steel Blade and Food Carriage, Adjustable Thickness Food Slicer Machine for Meat, Cheese, Bread(150W)

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Item Weight 8.6 Pounds
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  • To be a chef: The food slicer cuts the food precisely, it makes you like a GOOD chef at home. Adjustable Thickness from super thin to approximately 3/4’’ Thick for slicing various of food such as meat, deli, cheese, roast beef, turkey Breast, vegetables and fruits.
  • Easy to clean: seamless and removable features make sanitation a breeze. Our removable ring-guard cover prevents debris buildup on cutting surfaces. The blade, food carriage, slide-rod extension and food pusher are removable, it allows for thorough cleaning and sanitation.
  • Safety protection: to operate the deli slicer, you must press both the safety lock & power button simultaneously to start, avoid the mistake operation. Non-slip suction cup feet keeps the meat slicer stable during working.
  • Universal stainless steel blade: ostba meat slicer machine has the 7. 5’’ stainless steel serrated blade, driven by 150 watts of fast, high yield slicing power, It will help you keep a consistent sharp cut.
  • Compatible Blades and Food Pusher Available: If you want to order more different blades or food pusher separately, you can find them in our store. They are special for OSTBA SL518-1 and SL518 Meat Slicer. 24/7 Customer Support.

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Customers find that the food slicer produces uniform slices. It works well for them and is easy to clean. They consider it a good value for the money and simple to use.

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871 customers mention "Cut quality"610 positive261 negative

Customers like the cut quality of the food slicer. They say it slices meats well, making uniform slices faster than using a knife. The cutting wheel is sharp and easy to take apart for cleaning. The thickness of slicing is easy to figure out, and the ability to slice ham or cheese yourself means you can buy the much cheaper unsliced items.

"...This slicer does a great job - I shave off about 3.5-4 oz per serving, wrap in plastic wrap and soon enough I'm good for a week...." Read more

"...I’ve been able to slice the meats real thin for sandwiches so it beats spending on deli meats and so saves dollars in the process and tastes much..." Read more

"...Yep. You don't do the work, they do. This machine is sturdy, cuts very well, is easy to clean and I never put it away because I keep using it for..." Read more

"...subject think of as the only kind of "stainless steel" -- is difficult to sharpen well, and so such alloys are used in other applications, such as..." Read more

717 customers mention "Works well"651 positive66 negative

Customers are satisfied with the food slicer's performance and functionality. They find it easy to use, clean, and store. The slicer is described as a good product for its price. It opens up new culinary possibilities and allows them to enjoy fresh-tasting sliced cheese or ham.

"I HAVE HAD THIS SLICER FOR 4.5 YEARS NOW AND IT WORKS PERFECTLY, same as the day it arrived. So why are there so many negative reviews?..." Read more

"...spending on deli meats and so saves dollars in the process and tastes much better too...." Read more

"...I purchased this slicer to cut my tough sourdough bread, it does the job effortlessly , effectively and at high percussion in terms of slicing..." Read more

"...Why did I never invest in this myself. It cuts cheese, meat, veggies. My hor d'orve plates are beautiful...." Read more

567 customers mention "Ease of cleaning"443 positive124 negative

Customers find the food slicer easy to clean. They mention it comes apart for cleaning, and they wash removable parts in soapy water. The machine is small enough for storage and lightweight.

"...The blades are very easy to change and it is extremely easy to clean. So while it does what it claims, it doesn't do it good [sic!]."..." Read more

"...The meat was not very dry so there were not a lot of crumbs left behind - a small amount of shaved residual pieces mostly, I swept off with a finger...." Read more

"...Cleaning isn't hard but you need to get all the bits. Detached slide is helpful...." Read more

"...but it is awkward the way the meat falls out the back, and the whole machine gets dirty and covered in meat debris." Read more

387 customers mention "Value for money"325 positive62 negative

Customers appreciate the food slicer's value for money. They find it provides satisfactory results for the price, with fair quality.

"...Thanks, Ostba, for making an easy-to-use and affordable slicer for the home. Five Stars, well earned...." Read more

"...Detached slide is helpful. All in, value for money, but you'll need to be patient while learning the quirks" Read more

"...for sandwiches so it beats spending on deli meats and so saves dollars in the process and tastes much better too...." Read more

"...regularly... for basic home use this works really GREAT and has a good value. I would recommend." Read more

359 customers mention "Ease of use"335 positive24 negative

Customers appreciate the food slicer's simple design and straightforward operation. They find it easy to set up, clean, and use right out of the box. The slicer makes quick, smooth cuts without hesitation. It saves time when preparing meals and has an open blade bar for easy access.

"...Thanks, Ostba, for making an easy-to-use and affordable slicer for the home. Five Stars, well earned...." Read more

"I am very pleased with this durable and easy to use product , whose maintenance and clean up after each use is so straightforward...." Read more

"...Otherwise, it works really well so far and is simple and easy to clean...." Read more

"...The Ostba has a bar that can be opened up, easily accessing the blade. Its tray table does not screw in so that is easy to clean as well...." Read more

328 customers mention "Build quality"159 positive169 negative

Customers have different views on the build quality of the food slicer. Some find it well-made and easy to clean, praising its performance, durability, and overall aesthetics. Others mention it's flimsy, cheaply made with thin plastic parts that can bend or allow food to collect, which may cause issues with later uses.

"...Arrived in 2 days in excellent condition - not a bit of damage to the box which was nice to see for a change...." Read more

"...in any direction it will bind because it is a solid plastic sleeve bearing riding on a chrome-plated tube...." Read more

"I am very pleased with this durable and easy to use product , whose maintenance and clean up after each use is so straightforward...." Read more

"...Fridge temperature meat, especially if thin, tends to come apart. Don't freeze it either, it'll get turned into a slushy!..." Read more

188 customers mention "Size"126 positive62 negative

Customers have different views on the slicer's size. Some find it compact and easy to store away when not in use. They say it's lightweight and suitable for home use. Others mention that it's a little undersized, with a small feeder tray and deck that's too small to slice homemade bacon in full slices.

"...SIZE AND WEIGHT As you can see in my photo, the Ostba is compact and easy to handle...." Read more

"So it’s a good deal and good quality for the money. It has some solid weight and stays on the counter when slicing...." Read more

"...reviews... It will do sandwich sized slices just fine, but rashers for bacon are too big...." Read more

"...and doing everything I need it to and it's small enough and light enough to store away when not needed. Very satisfied with this purchase." Read more

107 customers mention "Slideability"34 positive73 negative

Customers have different views on the food slicer's slideability. Some find it stays in place once the feet grip, while others mention it slides around when using it. The detached slide is helpful for some customers, but others would prefer non-slip feet.

"...I guess that's a good thing, but I'd have preferred non-slip feet. I struggled to pull it off of my countertops. Also, the wheel seemed slow." Read more

"Slices good but doesn’t get thin enough for my liking. The back part moves around a lot. We also were getting black chucks in our meat...." Read more

"...Cleaning isn't hard but you need to get all the bits. Detached slide is helpful...." Read more

"...It frequently slides around when I’m trying to use it." Read more

BAD REVIEWS ARE FROM PEOPLE WHO DON'T KNOW HOW TO USE THIS MACHINE!
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BAD REVIEWS ARE FROM PEOPLE WHO DON'T KNOW HOW TO USE THIS MACHINE!
I HAVE HAD THIS SLICER FOR 4.5 YEARS NOW AND IT WORKS PERFECTLY, same as the day it arrived.So why are there so many negative reviews? Because the people who purchased them don't know how to use or maintain the machine, but they are absolutely convinced that they do. It's called the Dunning-Kruger effect.Let me address some of the misguided fragments of reviews for you.1. "Blade is definitely not stainless steel"Yes, it is, and you'd know that if you knew anything about stainless steel alloys, of which there are dozens for various applications.The stainless steel used for the blade in this slicer is a high-carbon stainless steel, meaning it has a higher Carbon-to-Chromium ratio. This is necessary to more easily be put a sharp edge on the blade.High-Chromium stainless steel -- what those who don't understand the subject think of as the only kind of "stainless steel" -- is difficult to sharpen well, and so such alloys are used in other applications, such as firearms and devices that are exposed to (mostly) fresh water.So yes, the blade most definitely IS stainless steel.2. Poor slicingPoor slicing comes from not know HOW to properly slice meats, cheeses, bread, etc, on a home slicing machine like this.You cannot operate a $100 home-use slicer the same as you would that $14,000 slicer (NOT an exaggeration!) at your local deli.If you push hard on the carriage (the thing that carries the meat or bread back and forth across the blade) in any direction it will bind because it is a solid plastic sleeve bearing riding on a chrome-plated tube.The heavy-duty replacement bearings in a deli-use slicer's carriage cost more than 4 of these slicers combined, and they rarely need replacing. Manage your expectations to properly fit the context of this product.Wipe off the carriage tube HARD using a clean, dry cloth, until it is slick just from its own surface finish.Never put ANY lubricant on either the tube or the carriage bearings because many lubricants can and do "eat" various plastics over time, or they cause the plasticizers to outgas, making the plastic left behind eventually crumble.Use the carriage tray pusher to LIGHTLY press the substance to be sliced against the back plate as you SLOWLY move the carriage across the blade. If your slice cross section is somewhat triangular rather than evenly flat, then you are pressing too hard against the back plate.3. "The meat tray (Where the meat sits on [sic]) CANT [sic] be removed!"Seriously? You don't see the spring-loaded latch on the right side of the carriage tube? Push it outward, lift the carriage tube, and slide off the carriage tray (that's what it's called). You're welcome.4. Dull blade does not slice well.Now THERE'S a statement of Einsteinian proportions! You actually saw that the blade was dull, but you went ahead and tried to slice soft materials with it anyway?Folks, maybe MY expectations of the Human Race are too high, but I just do NOT see how someone would not sharpen a less-than-sharp blade before using it to thinly slice soft materials, yet still expect a quality work product. What am I missing here?5. It won't turn onYou may have seen the video of the man trying to get his brand-new slicer to turn on to no avail.Perhaps this is another Darwin Award moment, but did he check that specific socket on the power strip using a Live Wire tester to see that it was, in fact, functioning properly? Nope.Did you see him even so much as try a different socket on the power strip? Nope.Did you see him eliminate as many variables as possible by plugging the slicer directly into a wall socket -- after testing the socket for having a Live Wire? Nope.Did he use a Live Wire tester to check the slicer's power cord to see if there was actually electricity flowing to the appliance, because that would be a simple fix of replacing the plug at the end of the power cord? Nope.I fear that, as a Human Race, we are dumbing down to an almost primordial level. Thank technology. But I digress...6. "Very slow cutting speed"Yep, Sparky, it IS a very slow cutting speed! That is the optimum speed for the blade to rotate for optimum slicing results -- IF you are slicing correctly.7. "It was overheating after just ten slices"Of course it was, Wally! That's what happens when you push hard to mimic what you see them do in the deli with their $14,000 Hobart slicer.Same as trying to make a Toyota Corolla race like an F1 race car. The Corolla is a fine automobile and will last a good, long time -- IF you don't keep it floored during the entire 24 Hours of Le Mans.Folks, this is getting long so I'll leave you with a portion of a one-star review that sums up where the TRUE FAULT LIES:"While this slicer does slice meats, cheeses, vegetables, and breads it doesn't do it great. You have to push very slow if you don't want it skipping over whatever you're cutting. And if you put too much pressure on the machine not only will it open the blade further (just a little bit) but it will also cause it to slide along your counter. I had to have someone hold it in place. The blades are very easy to change and it is extremely easy to clean. So while it does what it claims, it doesn't do it good [sic!]."And there you have it: a user who doesn't know a THING about running one of these machines, doing EVERY POSSIBLE THING WRONG, and then blaming it on the machine.BOTTOM LINEThis slicer is a perfectly wonderful piece of equipment that my family has used for four and a half years now without issue, and it works EXACTLY the same as it did the day it arrived.If this slicer ever wears out and I cannot repair it, I will GLADLY buy another one from Ostba.Thanks, Ostba, for making an easy-to-use and affordable slicer for the home.Five Stars, well earned.EDIT: I just now sliced a corned beef brisket that I cooked yesterday and then wrapped and refrigerated overnight. This is on my 4.5 year old Ostba slicer, which worked perfectly yet again. See the photo.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024
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    I HAVE HAD THIS SLICER FOR 4.5 YEARS NOW AND IT WORKS PERFECTLY, same as the day it arrived.

    So why are there so many negative reviews? Because the people who purchased them don't know how to use or maintain the machine, but they are absolutely convinced that they do. It's called the Dunning-Kruger effect.

    Let me address some of the misguided fragments of reviews for you.

    1. "Blade is definitely not stainless steel"

    Yes, it is, and you'd know that if you knew anything about stainless steel alloys, of which there are dozens for various applications.

    The stainless steel used for the blade in this slicer is a high-carbon stainless steel, meaning it has a higher Carbon-to-Chromium ratio. This is necessary to more easily be put a sharp edge on the blade.

    High-Chromium stainless steel -- what those who don't understand the subject think of as the only kind of "stainless steel" -- is difficult to sharpen well, and so such alloys are used in other applications, such as firearms and devices that are exposed to (mostly) fresh water.

    So yes, the blade most definitely IS stainless steel.

    2. Poor slicing

    Poor slicing comes from not know HOW to properly slice meats, cheeses, bread, etc, on a home slicing machine like this.

    You cannot operate a $100 home-use slicer the same as you would that $14,000 slicer (NOT an exaggeration!) at your local deli.

    If you push hard on the carriage (the thing that carries the meat or bread back and forth across the blade) in any direction it will bind because it is a solid plastic sleeve bearing riding on a chrome-plated tube.

    The heavy-duty replacement bearings in a deli-use slicer's carriage cost more than 4 of these slicers combined, and they rarely need replacing. Manage your expectations to properly fit the context of this product.

    Wipe off the carriage tube HARD using a clean, dry cloth, until it is slick just from its own surface finish.

    Never put ANY lubricant on either the tube or the carriage bearings because many lubricants can and do "eat" various plastics over time, or they cause the plasticizers to outgas, making the plastic left behind eventually crumble.

    Use the carriage tray pusher to LIGHTLY press the substance to be sliced against the back plate as you SLOWLY move the carriage across the blade. If your slice cross section is somewhat triangular rather than evenly flat, then you are pressing too hard against the back plate.

    3. "The meat tray (Where the meat sits on [sic]) CANT [sic] be removed!"

    Seriously? You don't see the spring-loaded latch on the right side of the carriage tube? Push it outward, lift the carriage tube, and slide off the carriage tray (that's what it's called). You're welcome.

    4. Dull blade does not slice well.

    Now THERE'S a statement of Einsteinian proportions! You actually saw that the blade was dull, but you went ahead and tried to slice soft materials with it anyway?

    Folks, maybe MY expectations of the Human Race are too high, but I just do NOT see how someone would not sharpen a less-than-sharp blade before using it to thinly slice soft materials, yet still expect a quality work product. What am I missing here?

    5. It won't turn on

    You may have seen the video of the man trying to get his brand-new slicer to turn on to no avail.

    Perhaps this is another Darwin Award moment, but did he check that specific socket on the power strip using a Live Wire tester to see that it was, in fact, functioning properly? Nope.

    Did you see him even so much as try a different socket on the power strip? Nope.

    Did you see him eliminate as many variables as possible by plugging the slicer directly into a wall socket -- after testing the socket for having a Live Wire? Nope.

    Did he use a Live Wire tester to check the slicer's power cord to see if there was actually electricity flowing to the appliance, because that would be a simple fix of replacing the plug at the end of the power cord? Nope.

    I fear that, as a Human Race, we are dumbing down to an almost primordial level. Thank technology. But I digress...

    6. "Very slow cutting speed"

    Yep, Sparky, it IS a very slow cutting speed! That is the optimum speed for the blade to rotate for optimum slicing results -- IF you are slicing correctly.

    7. "It was overheating after just ten slices"

    Of course it was, Wally! That's what happens when you push hard to mimic what you see them do in the deli with their $14,000 Hobart slicer.

    Same as trying to make a Toyota Corolla race like an F1 race car. The Corolla is a fine automobile and will last a good, long time -- IF you don't keep it floored during the entire 24 Hours of Le Mans.

    Folks, this is getting long so I'll leave you with a portion of a one-star review that sums up where the TRUE FAULT LIES:

    "While this slicer does slice meats, cheeses, vegetables, and breads it doesn't do it great. You have to push very slow if you don't want it skipping over whatever you're cutting. And if you put too much pressure on the machine not only will it open the blade further (just a little bit) but it will also cause it to slide along your counter. I had to have someone hold it in place. The blades are very easy to change and it is extremely easy to clean. So while it does what it claims, it doesn't do it good [sic!]."

    And there you have it: a user who doesn't know a THING about running one of these machines, doing EVERY POSSIBLE THING WRONG, and then blaming it on the machine.

    BOTTOM LINE

    This slicer is a perfectly wonderful piece of equipment that my family has used for four and a half years now without issue, and it works EXACTLY the same as it did the day it arrived.

    If this slicer ever wears out and I cannot repair it, I will GLADLY buy another one from Ostba.

    Thanks, Ostba, for making an easy-to-use and affordable slicer for the home.

    Five Stars, well earned.

    EDIT: I just now sliced a corned beef brisket that I cooked yesterday and then wrapped and refrigerated overnight. This is on my 4.5 year old Ostba slicer, which worked perfectly yet again. See the photo.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    BAD REVIEWS ARE FROM PEOPLE WHO DON'T KNOW HOW TO USE THIS MACHINE!

    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024
    I HAVE HAD THIS SLICER FOR 4.5 YEARS NOW AND IT WORKS PERFECTLY, same as the day it arrived.

    So why are there so many negative reviews? Because the people who purchased them don't know how to use or maintain the machine, but they are absolutely convinced that they do. It's called the Dunning-Kruger effect.

    Let me address some of the misguided fragments of reviews for you.

    1. "Blade is definitely not stainless steel"

    Yes, it is, and you'd know that if you knew anything about stainless steel alloys, of which there are dozens for various applications.

    The stainless steel used for the blade in this slicer is a high-carbon stainless steel, meaning it has a higher Carbon-to-Chromium ratio. This is necessary to more easily be put a sharp edge on the blade.

    High-Chromium stainless steel -- what those who don't understand the subject think of as the only kind of "stainless steel" -- is difficult to sharpen well, and so such alloys are used in other applications, such as firearms and devices that are exposed to (mostly) fresh water.

    So yes, the blade most definitely IS stainless steel.

    2. Poor slicing

    Poor slicing comes from not know HOW to properly slice meats, cheeses, bread, etc, on a home slicing machine like this.

    You cannot operate a $100 home-use slicer the same as you would that $14,000 slicer (NOT an exaggeration!) at your local deli.

    If you push hard on the carriage (the thing that carries the meat or bread back and forth across the blade) in any direction it will bind because it is a solid plastic sleeve bearing riding on a chrome-plated tube.

    The heavy-duty replacement bearings in a deli-use slicer's carriage cost more than 4 of these slicers combined, and they rarely need replacing. Manage your expectations to properly fit the context of this product.

    Wipe off the carriage tube HARD using a clean, dry cloth, until it is slick just from its own surface finish.

    Never put ANY lubricant on either the tube or the carriage bearings because many lubricants can and do "eat" various plastics over time, or they cause the plasticizers to outgas, making the plastic left behind eventually crumble.

    Use the carriage tray pusher to LIGHTLY press the substance to be sliced against the back plate as you SLOWLY move the carriage across the blade. If your slice cross section is somewhat triangular rather than evenly flat, then you are pressing too hard against the back plate.

    3. "The meat tray (Where the meat sits on [sic]) CANT [sic] be removed!"

    Seriously? You don't see the spring-loaded latch on the right side of the carriage tube? Push it outward, lift the carriage tube, and slide off the carriage tray (that's what it's called). You're welcome.

    4. Dull blade does not slice well.

    Now THERE'S a statement of Einsteinian proportions! You actually saw that the blade was dull, but you went ahead and tried to slice soft materials with it anyway?

    Folks, maybe MY expectations of the Human Race are too high, but I just do NOT see how someone would not sharpen a less-than-sharp blade before using it to thinly slice soft materials, yet still expect a quality work product. What am I missing here?

    5. It won't turn on

    You may have seen the video of the man trying to get his brand-new slicer to turn on to no avail.

    Perhaps this is another Darwin Award moment, but did he check that specific socket on the power strip using a Live Wire tester to see that it was, in fact, functioning properly? Nope.

    Did you see him even so much as try a different socket on the power strip? Nope.

    Did you see him eliminate as many variables as possible by plugging the slicer directly into a wall socket -- after testing the socket for having a Live Wire? Nope.

    Did he use a Live Wire tester to check the slicer's power cord to see if there was actually electricity flowing to the appliance, because that would be a simple fix of replacing the plug at the end of the power cord? Nope.

    I fear that, as a Human Race, we are dumbing down to an almost primordial level. Thank technology. But I digress...

    6. "Very slow cutting speed"

    Yep, Sparky, it IS a very slow cutting speed! That is the optimum speed for the blade to rotate for optimum slicing results -- IF you are slicing correctly.

    7. "It was overheating after just ten slices"

    Of course it was, Wally! That's what happens when you push hard to mimic what you see them do in the deli with their $14,000 Hobart slicer.

    Same as trying to make a Toyota Corolla race like an F1 race car. The Corolla is a fine automobile and will last a good, long time -- IF you don't keep it floored during the entire 24 Hours of Le Mans.

    Folks, this is getting long so I'll leave you with a portion of a one-star review that sums up where the TRUE FAULT LIES:

    "While this slicer does slice meats, cheeses, vegetables, and breads it doesn't do it great. You have to push very slow if you don't want it skipping over whatever you're cutting. And if you put too much pressure on the machine not only will it open the blade further (just a little bit) but it will also cause it to slide along your counter. I had to have someone hold it in place. The blades are very easy to change and it is extremely easy to clean. So while it does what it claims, it doesn't do it good [sic!]."

    And there you have it: a user who doesn't know a THING about running one of these machines, doing EVERY POSSIBLE THING WRONG, and then blaming it on the machine.

    BOTTOM LINE

    This slicer is a perfectly wonderful piece of equipment that my family has used for four and a half years now without issue, and it works EXACTLY the same as it did the day it arrived.

    If this slicer ever wears out and I cannot repair it, I will GLADLY buy another one from Ostba.

    Thanks, Ostba, for making an easy-to-use and affordable slicer for the home.

    Five Stars, well earned.

    EDIT: I just now sliced a corned beef brisket that I cooked yesterday and then wrapped and refrigerated overnight. This is on my 4.5 year old Ostba slicer, which worked perfectly yet again. See the photo.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024
    Style: 200W Meat Slicer with 2 BladesVerified Purchase
    Was a bit leery about these small slicers - so many look nearly identical with a fairly wide range of reviews. Chose this Ostba model due to being a popular choice with generally decent reviews. Arrived in 2 days in excellent condition - not a bit of damage to the box which was nice to see for a change. Pretty much all assembled out of the box - just took the carriage off to wash it and took blade off to swap it with the non-serrated and gently washed down everything. Re-assembled and took out some chilled Montreal smoked meat from fridge to test the slicing ability. Its sort of like pastrami. I like shaved deli meats most of the time so just barely tweaked the adjustment dial and bingo, it was perfectly thin shaved meat. The whole hunk of meat was a bit too long so I cut it in half first. Cranked through about a pound in total. I varied the slicer a bit just to see it do a bit thicker slice and it did fine. Backed it off and continued to shave the rest of the meat. You quickly learn to let the blade do the work. Avoid pressing against the back plate since it will deflect and cause uneven slicing. In this case, the meat glided smoothly and evenly and never bogged down the motor - it had more than enough power to cut through the meat at a fairly quick pace which was a bit of a surprise based on some who said it cuts very slowly. It cut at a good pace and I probably could have pushed it faster, but you also have to keep up by moving the slices to a tray. I simply put a small cutting board next to the back side to catch the slices and occasionally used my hand to slide off any slices that stuck. The meat was not very dry so there were not a lot of crumbs left behind - a small amount of shaved residual pieces mostly, I swept off with a finger. Clean up after was fairly simple with no difficulty removing tiny crumbs. Overall I'm very pleased with the machine. I doubt we will use it for much more than deli meat slicing. possibly some breads or cheeses. I'd like to try some semi-frozen steak to make steak and cheese subs. Just to follow up, I got a small oven roasted turkey breast at costco for sandwiches and wraps. This slicer does a great job - I shave off about 3.5-4 oz per serving, wrap in plastic wrap and soon enough I'm good for a week. I absolutely love this little slicer. Wish I thought to get one yrs ago. The Costco turkey is $4.99/lb, Boars Head is about $12/lb - this alone will pay for the slicer in about 3 mo.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024
    Style: Meat Slicer-150WattVerified Purchase
    Quite like the product, but you really need to work out the sweet spot to get the most from it.

    To slice meat, chill it first. Fridge temperature meat, especially if thin, tends to come apart. Don't freeze it either, it'll get turned into a slushy!

    Length of slices is limited, which wasn't obvious from the existing reviews... It will do sandwich sized slices just fine, but rashers for bacon are too big.

    Cleaning isn't hard but you need to get all the bits. Detached slide is helpful.

    All in, value for money, but you'll need to be patient while learning the quirks
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024
    Style: 200W Meat Slicer with 2 BladesVerified Purchase
    After reading & researching info and reviews, I decided on this brand meat slicer. This is the first meat slicer I’ve ever owned and I’m really happy with it so far. I was looking for something more compact since I have little space for storage and it’s also easy to clean. I found an elastic cover to keep it clean between uses so I recommend that as well for this slicer. So far I’ve used it to slice my favorite hard cheese and real ham and my own rare roast beef after chilling in frig. I’ve been able to slice the meats real thin for sandwiches so it beats spending on deli meats and so saves dollars in the process and tastes much better too. I’ll update later on after I attempt to use my small sharpener to see how that works since this doesn’t have one built in. I highly recommend this meat slicer.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025
    Style: Meat Slicer-200WattVerified Purchase
    I am very pleased with this durable and easy to use product , whose maintenance and clean up after each use is so straightforward. I purchased this slicer to cut my tough sourdough bread, it does the job effortlessly , effectively and at high percussion in terms of slicing accuracy.
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  • C MacLeod
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not sure how I lived without it
    Reviewed in Canada on December 24, 2024
    Style: 200W Meat Slicer with 2 BladesVerified Purchase
    This might be called a meat slicer but I purchased it for slicing homemade bread. I have bought the bamboo slicer guide for bread, multiple high end bread knives and more over the years. I should have bought this from the get go. Works amazingly well and slices bread with no waste or squished loaves!
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    La rapidez y sencillez para completar una tarea está excelente. Lástima que los engranes son de plástico, esperemos no se desgasten rápido. Lo usamos para rebanar Brisket ya los clientes les encanta lo delgado que queda
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    La rapidez y sencillez para completar una tarea está excelente. Lástima que los engranes son de plástico, esperemos no se desgasten rápido. Lo usamos para rebanar Brisket ya los clientes les encanta lo delgado que queda
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