![]() The mechanism to pull the meat across the blade is very smooth and we didn't have any issue with it feeling too heavy, nor were there any unexpected pulls or bumps. The thickness knob, and don't snicker at that, can be adjusted from 1-13 mm. Although, thanks in part to the ring guard slicing your hand by accident isn't going to be all that common. Much like the BESWOOD, the slicer has a guard around the blade to protect against accidental contact, although it's much easier to switch on compared to the BESWOOD which means accidentally operation is a possibility. Being easy to clean and being easy to store makes the Chef'sChoice a must-have if you want a reliable slicer to call your own! It's not a counter hog, and you can safely store it away in a cupboard once you're done. Including bacon! So, along with the impressive cuts, the reason why we call the Chef'sChoice the best home meat slicer is due to its smaller size. While serrated, much like the OSTBA, there wasn't any tearing of the meat while slicing and we were able to get nice deli-thin slices from all the meats we tested out. All parts can be removed to allow a more thorough clean, and given that the blade is serrated you'll want to perform a thorougher cleaning after each use.Īs for the slices of meat, they were wonderful. Since it's a Chef'sChoice product, cleaning is as easy as handling. Of course, due to the open face design, more protection would have been greatly appreciated. Your thickness setting is a standard 1-15mm cut, and the mechanism to slide the meat across the blade is as smooth as you'd expect. ![]() Despite being serrated, or possibly because the blade is serrated, the meat didn't tear and you can get even nice, deli-thin slices from the likes of bacon!Īll said and done, for being sold under one hundred dollars the OSTBA is quite a reliable slicer and one you should consider if you're wanting a slicer but don't have the budget, or space, for a larger model. The actual thickness of the cuts was quite astounding. The blade is made out of stainless steel and is quite sturdy, although because of the serrated nature you will need to do a nice more thorough clean of it to ensure that it is clean. So when it comes to actually working and slicing, we give it an A+! The movement is smooth without any bumps or sudden stops, and the meat had no trouble staying on the slider. The OSTBA has a thickness selection of 1-15mm, so around 3/4 of an inch thick. There is a 200-watt model available if you desire something faster, but this model costs more. The serrated blade is great at tearing and slicing, but if it was spinning too fast, it wouldn't so much slice meats, vegetables, cheeses and bread as it would tear them to shreds and leave you with a mess. Speaking of, the motor has an output of 150 watts, and while not as much as other slicers, there is a good reason for this. This being said, as the OSTBA is open face accidents can happen, so caution needs to be applied when tending to your slices. So overall, if you want the best electric meat sharpener, one uses in delis and stores across the world, you're going to want BESWOOD. No straining ourselves dragging the meat back-and-forth. ![]() The tray at the back made catching the cuts much easier, which we would expect, and the action was quite smooth. The meat didn't tear either while slicing, which we very much appreciated. With the knob rotation, you'll get from 1 to 12 mm thick. The cuts of meat are great, and the BESWOOD can cover all thicknesses from deli-sliced on up. ![]() Of course, you're more then welcomed to remove the blade and sharpen it yourself if the need arises. The BESWOOD doesn't eliminate that entirely, but there is a very big difference in both noise and vibration compared to other electric meat slicers.Ī sharpener is built into the aluminum housing which keeps the blade nice and sharp. If you ever worked with a meat slicer, you know how loud they can be and also how they can rumble and vibrate which can easily throw you off. The motor uses a "V" belt, which helps to reduce both the noise and vibration. Thankfully, the designers at BESWOOD foresaw this and install a ring guard to the blade to provide you with protection while slicing. Meats, cheeses, vegetables, and fingers if you're not careful. The motor spins the blade to reach 282 rpm, and with 240-watt output, you're going to have some really powerful cutting power.
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