Is there a container that's meant for this slicer, to catch the food after I cut it?
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Actually, there is indeed a container -- the Borner Slice and Server "bowl". I bought one with my V-Slicer when I was stationed in Germany in 1987 -89. It includes notches that hold the V-Slicer in place and catches the sliced/diced/chopped food. I recently spotted this accessory on another web site. However, I don't think it is offered on Amazon. Do a search online and I'm sure one will pop up. And in case you are wondering, my 26-year old V-Slicer continues to slice/dice/chop beautifully. I prefer it to most of the food processors I've had...it takes less time to assemble and use it plus it is easier/faster to clean and put away than any electronic food processor I've ever used. The only complaint I have at this time...the plastic caddy that stores the slicer frame and blades and the safety holder upright has had pieces snap off, so I have to clip the safety holder to the storage frame. The other feature I really like for this mandoline...the upright storage... a critical capability when one has little counter space or storage available in one's kitchen.
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No, I usually just slice right into the frying pan or onto a cutting board.
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You have to unscrew the handle and place one of the ends in it and the piece inside of the slicer.
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Yes, Denise, there are only two black stoppers at the front end. I believe they provide traction so your slicer will not move when you are using it.
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Yes, as long as it wasn't one that puffed up well over the top of the container. But if that is the case, just cut a few slices off the bottom and slide it down.
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Hi Jon, I have not been able to use my food slicer yet, though the box was not damaged the blade was out of alignment and would not turn. The box did have additional taping on top of the original. Anyhow, after disassembling the blade and guide I found that the blade had gouged/cut into the safety rim. I'm not sure if that indicates the item was used at some point or bad Quality Control during assembly. I called Chicago Food multiple times and had a long wait time only to be disconnected each time so they do not seem to want to take customer calls. I'll update/Amazon when or if I ever get the unit running.
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Scissors, utility knife, single-edge razor blade--all will work. I, however, am lazy; I've raised it to an art form. I use a 12" paper cutter I got from Office Max. Put the roll to the right, feed the material under the cutter head, and you can use the marks on the board to measure (if that works for you.) The bags should be cut so that, when loaded, the open end lays flat with no puckering. My method is useful if you have a lot of meat/produce to seal up. Just measure and cut off a couple of dozen bags at once, and seal one end. Then load with the food and seal.
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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.
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Nope, once opened the packaging is disposable and the blade exposed. You just need to find a safe place to store it :-) It's a greeeaaat knife!
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You would have to make your own cuts first, while veg was in the holder then slice
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Unfortunately, I have not used the slicer to slice anything. But my husband used to do jerky and he said he used a chef's knife on meat that was partially frozen. You may want to check out You Tube to see if someone else has tried doing what you are proposing.
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The knife and cheese slicer are in a sealed heavy transparent plastic molded container. The base is rectangular. and the sealed cover is molded to fit right over the knife and slicer. A pair of strong scissors or a razor blade is needed to cut the package open.
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It has a piece of fitted, cardboard-type covering over the blade portion of the knife. I always store my knife in this wrapping when I am done using it.
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It doesn't! I tried it on 4/24/14 to prep food for my bedridden mother, and it didn't work for only 2 Tbsp of cooked food. Bad design, as the "plunger" does not reach up to the blade assembly, so small amounts of food just sit in the gap. Wish I could return this!
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The corer comes with a hard plastic cover to cover the bottom of the slicer wher the sharp edges are. The cover also serves as a place to put the apple after pushing the corer thru the apple leaving small part of the apple left to slice. Place the apple on the cover according to the instructions and you are able to finish slicing the apple. Best corer I have ever had and it is very sturdy. If I ever happen to break it I would buy another immediately.
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There is a separate small block made to hold the knife. When I am not using the knife and cutting bowl, I stand the bowl on end then put the knife and its little holding block on top.
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No. Do not invest in this slicer. It is extremely difficult to clean and the instruction book was translated into English VERY POORLY.
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No, I didn't find anything that covered the blade. I left mine in the utensil drawer, and eventually the curvy blade became dull and no longer cuts.