Norpro Speed Slicer with Push Plate, Red, 3"L x 3"W x 4.25"H

This little slicer is great! It has very sharp and sturdy blades. I used it so far to slice strawberries and mushrooms. It sliced them quickly and evenly. I lined a bunch up on a cutting board and went along and sliced each one. Once the container was filled, I placed the bottom on to unclog any remaining pieces and dumped the contents into a bowl. I sliced up a pint in no time! The slicer also cleans up easily. It is dishwasher safe.

I'm enjoying this little kitchen gadget. I've used it mostly on olives so far. One thing to note is that it slightly smashes the olives while cutting which I don't mind for salads. There's always a little left between the blades, but the bottom tray pushes the remaining pieces up when you fit it on. Clever and useful. Easy to clean, but watch out for the blades. They are sharp.

The Norpro Speed Slicer with Push Plate is a compact yet powerful addition to any kitchen, offering efficiency and precision in vegetable slicing tasks. Its push plate mechanism ensures uniform cuts with minimal effort, making it ideal for salads, stir-fries, and garnishes. The slicer's safety features, such as the push plate, make it user-friendly for cooks of all levels. Cleaning is a breeze thanks to its easy disassembly and dishwasher-safe parts. While it excels at softer vegetables, it's not suitable for harder items like cheeses or meats. Overall, the Norpro Speed Slicer streamlines meal prep, saves time, and delivers consistent results, making it a valuable tool for any home cook.My only issues is that I wish the base was wider to do multiple fruits together- such as strawberries. If I have a bunch of strawberries, doing one to two at a time can be a pain!But overall makes slicing time a bit less than having to do wiht a knife

The Norpro Speed Slicer with Push Plate is designed to simplify slicing tasks, boasting 8 stainless steel blades for quick and consistent cuts. Compact yet capable of handling a variety of fruits, vegetables, and eggs, this slicer features a large-capacity hopper and a protective push plate for safety and storage. I tested it with a range of items, including strawberries, eggs, mushrooms, and bananas, to evaluate its slicing efficiency and overall usability.Pros:✅ Quick and Uniform Slicing: The 8-blade design delivers consistent slices, significantly speeding up prep time compared to a knife.✅ Compact and Easy to Store: Its small size and integrated push plate make it convenient to store without risking blade damage.Cons:❌ Limited Thickness Control: All slices are uniform, with no way to adjust thickness for varied recipes.❌ Small Hopper: The capacity is best suited for smaller items and may require pre-slicing for larger foods like zucchini or pickles.Performance and Usability:The Norpro Speed Slicer excelled in slicing soft and medium-textured foods like strawberries, mushrooms, and boiled eggs. The push plate added a layer of safety and made the slicing process smoother, while also protecting the blades during storage. However, for harder or larger items, extra effort or pre-slicing was necessary. Cleanup was simple but required attention to the sharp blades.Comparison:Compared to traditional knives or mandolines, the Norpro Speed Slicer is much faster and safer for small, soft items. While mandolines offer adjustable thickness and versatility, this slicer is more straightforward and compact, catering to users who prioritize simplicity.Who Is This For?:This slicer is ideal for individuals seeking a quick and easy tool for repetitive slicing tasks. It’s particularly suited for small households, meal preppers, or those who regularly prepare salads, fruit platters, or boiled egg snacks.Conclusion:The Norpro Speed Slicer is a practical and efficient kitchen tool for small-scale slicing needs. Its compact design, safety features, and slicing efficiency make it a great choice for everyday use. While it may not replace more versatile slicers or knives for advanced cooking tasks, it excels in simplicity and convenience.

Does a great job, easy to use and clean.

This is a super cute product. Not very useful , pretty easy to clean but not something I would continually use. It cuts strawberries pretty well and bananas but the way that it cuts strawberries is not a way that my family likes to eat the strawberries so it really doesn't work for that. Like I mentioned it does cut bananas but is it worth taking out this contraption instead of just using a knife which is really easy to cut bananas in the first place.

I grow enough strawberries that I always dread the processing time for slicing them up for baking and freezing. I saw a video of someone using one of these multi-slicers. I decided to get one in anticipation of this year's strawberry harvest. It really came in handy! I use my thumbnail to remove the leaf end, so I just dug the ends out and piled the day's harvest on a cutting board. Then I moved one big berry or 2-3 smaller ones into a clearing, used the multi-slicer, and repeated rapidly until it was full, dumped the slices into a bowl, and repeated until I was done. Nice and quick! Then I used the blade cover or a knife to push the last bits away from the blades.I haven't used the slicer for anything else.

Works so well! I typically dislike uni-task items in the kitchen, but this was great. Easy to use and clean. I purchased with matching huller and mini colander for a cute gift!Hope this review was helpful! 👍🏼