what is the slicer made of? i had a plastic one and it wouldn't hold the garlic in place
490951
Plastic, I had some what of the same problem when trying to do multiple cloves at once.
490952
All parts of the unit are made of a hard plastic with the exception of the cutting blade which is metal. It makes quick, easy slices -- but not in the paper-thin slices that I prefer.
490953
Zyliss Garlic slicer works as a mini mandoline. I must say slices the garlic very thin. Lay the garlic on its side. It is a heavy duty plastic. The blades are metal. Works fine.
490954
It is made of plastic except for the metal blade, and it is very sharp. I like that it is easy to use and very easy to clean.
490955
first I want to apologize for taking so long to respond to your question. now for your answer...the slicer is made of plastic except for the blade. the raised square chamber on top holds the garlic in place and there's a clear plastic piece that fits over and down into the chamber. with manual pressure and back and forth movement over the blade, the garlic is beautifully and safely sliced! this is one of my favorite culinary tools!
490956
It is a plastic a very durable plastic.. I don't use this often...but when I do works well! I keep this and my garlic press together. I like this! It does hold garlic in place.
750428
YES. I thought the slices were a bit too thin for me so I bought some plastic washers to put in between the slice bars. Very well made piece. It should last for many years.
1710181
The ones I received were stainless steel (a magnet would not move them).The end that clip in ARE NOT STAINLESS, therefore I could pick them up with a magnet.Wipe the slicer portion and try not to get the ends wet.With that in mind; it is easy to remove the slicer portion and wash the board by itself, let it dry and reinstall the slicer
1867818
It is made of sturdy plastic. I've used it many times and its held up very well. Works great!
40723
The grates are sharp/rough enough to shred garlic. My peeler was also blue.
1153942
Hi, While our slicer has only had to deal with garlic, the chef says that ginger should not be a problem. One may get thick or thin slices by the pressure applied to the item being sliced. With the extremely sharp cutter blade, most any food substance up to a shallot, or similar, should be fair game. When asked about carrots, no. Things likely to become gummy were also a no-no.
1987230
It's made of plastic with metal cutting blades... Be careful though as there is some false advertising so make sure it actually does you want. Read my review for details.
96897
The material around the blade is metal where as the other is plastic. Our older plastic model failed around the area where it stops the blade from spinning around
1327982
That is true! The same happened to me twice so I stopped using it as a slicer. Such a shame cause it was great. Cusinart replaced it both times but I stopped slicingever since :( happy to know it's not just me :)
1786644
It's made out plastic, the blade works well. The problem is that water gets into the battery compartment and it just stops working after like 2 weeks
2151581
The person to whom the Zylix was given has not used it as a garlic slicer. At this point I have no answer.
223990
A replacement wire came with my slicer and I haven't had to use it yet, so I have no idea where to go for a replacement. Good luck.
438081
I'm sorry, I don't know for sure. I am still using and enjoying this slicer.
1497063
It appears to be some kind of industrial plastic that doesn't melt. I only used the poacher once and I'm about to re-sell it so it's packed away at the moment. Sorry I'm not more helpful.
492931
Two of us took it apart and looked (and felt) very closely. The sharpener itself is a metal blade attached--with a tiny metal screw--to silver-colored plastic. Hope this clears that up! It seems sturdy, works well, and keeps the shavings in place until you WANT to empty it.
348224
I washed the slicer well before I used it and have never experienced this issue. I also keep my hands clean when cooking. Maybe these people are experiencing a reaction between the metal and food particles on their hands?
960445
Hello. The whole thing is made of plastic, with the exception of the metal blade. It works quite well.