Norpro Stainless Steel Cheese Plane/Slicer

Sorry about the bad title...but I had to do it.So, now to this cheese slicer/plane. It is really a heavy built device. All stainless steel...or so far as I can tell, and a sharp edge.My wife is from Sweden so she demands we have these around...Us Americans tend to use the old fashioned wire devices...Or maybe these are more old fashioned??? Anyway, I love them now!This slices cheese fairly thin (which my wife likes a thicker slice) but it hasn't been a deal breaker, and I think she is very pleased with this cheese plane. It will cut thicker if you angle the cutting head while slicing...but still won't get real thick. It does save on cheese by a long ways compared to wired cheese slicers, and or a knife.I personally like the thinner slices as it makes a nice yet but overwhelming cheese flavor vs a huge slab o cheese that can over do a sandwich. Of course if you want more cheese, then slice off a few more shavings off the block of cheese.This is easy to clean as well...I think, but don't quote me that it is dishwasher safe, but a simple scrub brush cleans it in no time!Overall, the build quality seems very good, the slices cut nice and even (though by wife thinks it is a bit thin) and it is easy to clean.I hear complaints about people having the corners of a block of cheese "chunk" off. This is true with nearly any cheese plane, and is really all about the moisture content of the cheese, and the ingredients. There is a learning curve to these though a small one. I find it "chunks" on corners more often in cheddars. To fix or minimize that, simply rotate the block of cheese around and also lift the plane off before the absolute edge. That will minimize the chunkage.Hope you enjoy this review, and if you buy this well built slicer/plane, you should enjoy it too! I don't think I could ever go back to a knife or a wire cutter after using these.

I've had my other cheese slicer for 25+ years, however the handle is made of wood and can collect bacteria. I purchased it years ago from a city called Solvang, CA, a city with shops that sell products either from Norway or replicated from Norway, which I've been told these type of cheese slicers originated from. This is a beautiful cheese slicer, slices very clean and neatly every time. This one is a beautiful kitchen tool that will last forever as it's made so beautifully. I am proud to own such a beautiful tool, as it's not often people have ever seen a tool like this that is made for slicing cheese. Because of it's design and the way it's made with such high quality I'll never have to worry if it's contaminated with bacteria. I couldn't believe my eyes when I opened the package. I'm exceptionally pleased!

This works great for medium-hard cheeses such as cheddar and gruyere. This type of cheese slicer is nicer-looking and less prone to breakage compared to a wire cutter, and this product is a solid entry of the type.Pros:+ Looks good+ Has a sizable ring on the handle for those that like to hang their utensils+ You can angle it to get a good variety of cheese thicknesses, I'd say around 1/16th-1/8th of an inch+ It feels sturdy and well-sizedCons- It comes with a sticker to protect the blade that leaves a very annoying residue that is difficult to remove- It's not entirely uncommon for cheese to break off near the end of the block, leaving your slice somewhat awkwardly stuck in the slicer. (In my experience this happens to some extent with all slicers of this type).Consensus: A solid, affordable, attractive cheese slicer -- once you get past the mildly annoying packaging.

Gotta have a good cheese slicer for sandwiches, and this one is a great option. It's a solid piece of metal and feels very sturdy. Seems quite sharp and has cut very well so far. The loop on the bottom for hanging is a nice addition for those who need it. This was just a bit nicer than I would have expected for the price, and earns 5 stars.The one thing I'd change is that the cutting edge isn't seamless to the body of the head. As a result, the corners of the blade poke out just a bit, and this makes it just a bit more difficult to wash and, in my opinion, slightly less safe. Perhaps it's bias from the unfortunate run-in I had with a cheese slicer when I was younger, but I thought it worth mentioning!This sort of thing is best when it stands the test of time, and I will make sure to update this review if my opinion changes. However, after perhaps one month of very regular use, I'm pleased, and recommend it!

Do yourself a favor and ditch the stupid wire cheese slicers. The screws never stay tight, the wires always bend / break / stretch, and they eventually squeak when you use them. This thing? It's easy to control the thickness of the slices, from wafer thin to reasonably thick (if you need thicker slices than this is capable of, you're clearly some sort of animal — in which case, may I recommend forgoing the slicer and just gnawing on the block of cheese, or perhaps using your talons to carve it into rudimentary cubes you can shove into your maw). It's easy to clean, feels good in the hand, and should last a long time. My only wish is that it was wider. Like, twice as wide, so I could shave an entire slice off of round cheeses (smoked gouda, for instance).

I've been using this slicer for 6 or 7 years now. It is super easy to clean, and still looks brand new. The thing I'm not so happy about is it tears our cheese instead of smoothly cutting. An example, is I have to place my thumb on the cheese and pull the slicer into it to prevent the last 1/2 inch from being ripped off.Unfortunately I don't know if my causal usage over the years has made it dull (does cheese slicing make steel dull?) or if I have just always been living with this. I only noticed how bad it was when I switched to slicing cheese with our pear peeler instead. Wow! It was like butter!The peeler is 10 years old (amazon.com/gp/product/B001EXMT74) and unfortunately looks like it isn't made anymore. Plus it doesn't have that wide of a blade, so cheese slices are much skinnier.

Works well