how is it for slicing eggs-- too thick, or still okay?
1661304
I have never sliced eggs with it...but the slices i get from it for the strawberries are very even and not too thick or too thin....
1661305
I haven't tried it on eggs, but I doubt very much that it would work. Large strawberries (>1.5 inches across and >1 inch thick) are too big for it. I use a paring knife to slice them.I would also surmise that the blades would stick to the egg as they are pressed through the egg. This would result in more of a mashed egg then sliced.
1661306
Haven't tried it for eggs, but may not work right unless boiled to death & even then. The blades of the Joie are thick & close together. Good for slices of strawberries & the like, but may just mash eggs to a pulp. There's a reason egg slicers are wires & not blades.
1661307
I haven't tried it on eggs, but it might mash the egg because of the thickness of the blades. I can boil some eggs and try it out and get back to you....
88338
I got this knife, primarily because Cooks Illustrated recommended it. And, to be honest, i haven't used it very much. This is not a fault with the knife, just haven't done that much with meat over the past few months. The knife seems comfortable to handle and sturdy. My opinion, based solely on instinct, is that i would prefer this straight bladed knife for boning. But then again, maybe i just need to be schooled in the appropriate technique for using a curved blade. Sorry i couldn't be more definitive.
972665
Yes this can cut through thick boxes and other things, especially since you can change the blade out as often as you need to always have a sharp edge. Also, the grip area of the knife is pretty large, with your index finger resting on the guard covering half the blade, there is plenty to hold on to. The knife is very thin, so if you have trouble gripping things, a thicker handle may work better for you, but this knife has always worked very well for me, and taken up very little space.
1491358
They are a little thick, but you can pull the bread away from the guiding edge and slice it one at a time the thickness you want. I like this slicer - it is sturdy, but you need a long serated knife to slice the bread
820957
I've not had mine very long and have only used it once...and it does slice...the slicing looks like a slinky (spirally) ...lol
1930318
I don't think you have it pushed in all the way- it took me a while to figure out that unless there is a little "Click", the blade is not as far in as it needs to be for safety and stability. Makes it really hard to take it out-strong fingers needed but that's how it has to be. And this applies to all the blades. They click into place and once they have clicked, you can slice like crazy without any problems. Are you loving your slicer? We have been camping in a rental for a year and just moved into our "forever" home last weekend and have really missed our slicer. It will be a while before we unpack it but that will make the reunion all the better, I think.
1601777
I honestly can't say, yet. I used it to slice & core some granny smith apples, twice, to sauté in a bit of butter & cinnamon sugar. It was automatically perfect for my task, so I haven't tried to adjust. The slices were maybe 3/8" thick.
397606
Would be too thick if you used the knife to guide. I don't have the knife anymore because of that- wasn't useful for cutting even slices.
1752201
I haven't had a problem with the batter thickness - if you're putting pieces of anything into the batter like chocolate chips, then it will collect at the bottom opening and clog - the only time it's been too thick is when I beat in the eggs for a long time until the egg/sugar/butter mixture is thick and fluffy - then it's impossible to use - but I've used lots of mixes with it too and works great - it's still possible to drip a bit with runnier batter, so keep a napkin or small piece of paper towel beneath it
354675
Hi I took mine out, got a large hardboil egg, put in the unit...It did not fit properly, a small egg might...but the real problem is that the blades are not thin or sharp enough to slice it properly...it does a so-so job on strawberries...would not use it on eggs...hope this answers your question.
7727
I think the grater is going to be okay, but the material isn't substantial enough to make the slicer useful - it buckles a bit when I've tried to slice carrots on the diagonal. Which can actually make it dangerous if you should slip.
2217213
It's best for slicing. It dices well too. Great knife for the price. Voted best on cooks illustrated too.
1720105
The slices are on the thin size, in my opinion. I've been using it less and less as a result, in favor of slicing with a knife. I suppose that means it wasn't a good purchase for me... Probably it depends on whether you like lots of cheese (thick slices) or not (thin slices). Your call.
1560612
Hi Gary, I'm guessing you want to know how thick the piece of cheese will be. I just cut one, and it is about 2.5 mm thick. By the way, I am not that happy with the slicer. I had had it about two months when the handle developed a crack (it is a beautiful cheese slicer and handle (just like one I bought in Denmark)), and when I contacted the co. they didn't respond. I always wash my wooden handled equipment by hand, so it is not misuse that it is the cause.
332624
It's not adjustable for thick and thin slices, but in my opinion, as it is really more convenient to use than the more complicated and more expensive adjustable mandolines, as there's no setup and easy to clean. So it's great for those quick jobs making homemade potato etc .
949523
I would prefer the nine inch blade for slicing something as thick as a roast or turkey.
1132696
I think it depends on how hard you press when slicing. I usually can get a thin slice but my hubby can press hard and get a thick slice. It is very sharp.