Is the Briefton's logo physical visible on the spiral slicer? Does it wear out after consistent use?
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The logo is visible. I have not used it enough to answer the second question.
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Yes the logo is visible on the metal sides. I have used it about a dozen times so far and it remains sharp and cuts well.
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Yes the logo is on the slicer and the "cap". It is quite sticky on it and I guess it will be on unless you try to remove it. I did not read that much detail until now. The slicer is quite nice to me in terms of looking and function.
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I've had my knife for about 2 months and carry it clipped in the pocket with my keys. No wear so far. The blade and handle have the same coating. I use mine primarily for cutting cardboard and have shown virtually no ware at all on the blade. Holds a edge too.
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We just washed it by hand. It's pretty easy to clean. I imagine it would go in the dishwasher though, if you wanted to do that. We no longer have this slicer, by the way. It was good while it lasted, but the wire doesn't last long, and it's hard to find a replacement wire. I just buy another slicer when one breaks (just bought one at Ocean State Job Lot for $7!).
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I don't have that problem at all. I would say you have a faulty product and should return it for replacement. I've had no problems with the cutter at all.
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Like Bmeister i have used the Accusharp shapener, but only every couple months. I steel the knife at least once a week and that restores the sharp edge. My knife is over 2 yrs old now and in daily use. I still like it....a lot
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I've had mine for a couple of years I guess ... still operates and cuts like brand new. I expect to get at least a decade out of it. It's that well constructed.
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When the blade is removed, the gears visible are plastic.My biggest complaint is "slippage" in the thickness control....when one is slicing, it's natural to press the food item against the plate that sets the thickness, and it responds by moving slightly on each slice - meaning that unless one is paying attention and resets things every few slices, one is faced with thicker and thicker pieces (in my case) of meat for jerky. Not good.
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Hey Charlie - They have a FAQ for the slicers here: http://chefschoice.com/faqslicers.html No manuals online though - what did you need to know about it?
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It's stamped on there. It'll eventually disappear with use, but not any time soon. The logo on mine barely has a scratch on it which I only noticed after I read this question. Logo should last a very long really, as in you won't see the logo chipped off or anything, just fades over time. Honestly though, if this thing didn't have a logo I'd still use it. The piece itself looks like it's great quality and most folks would know it's swiss army just by sight. The tools are extremely solid and haven't worn out at all and look clean cuz they're all stainless steel
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The S blade, right? It should pull straight up/off just like slicing disc. If you grab the black plastic and just pull it straight up, it should come off without much trouble.
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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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I bought my knife a few months ago and it shows no sign of being used. And I USE IT!!!
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lets see i think it has a limited warranty on the motor. you need a phillips screw driver to remove the blade. I have had mine almost 2 years and love it. it cleans easily and slices better than any other slicer I have tried. it is worth the extra money.
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I've had mine for 11 years. It still works well but I'm wondering if I get a new one if it will seem noticeably sharper. I use mine all the time and it's held up very well.
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Yes, no problem. I've cut right on this pan maybe 25-30 times and it's fine. I suppose some day it may wear out but I'll be drinking my pizza from a tube by then.
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Yes, eventually it wears off on the edges. I'm looking at mine that are at least 8-10 years old, I tried to upload a picture, but I can't, sorry. Hardly bothers me though, because I LOVE these knives! I have newer ones too, they are maybe a year old without a mark! My new ones a still beautifully sharp. I still use my old one though, I just use a knife sharpener every now and then. The kuhn rikon sharpener works great, but don't drop it! The wheel will dislodge and it'll be worthless. I recently got the "Edge of Glory" sharpener, love it! Small, suctions to the counter, and works great with a few swipes. Yes, eventually it wears off on the edges. I'm looking at mine that are at least 8-10 years old, I tried to upload a picture, but I can't, sorry. Hardly bothers me though, because I LOVE these knives! I have newer ones too, they are maybe a year old without a mark! My new ones a still beautifully sharp. I still use my old one though, I just use a knife sharpener every now and then. The kuhn rikon sharpener works great, but don't drop it! The wheel will dislodge and it'll be worthless. I recently got the "Edge of Glory" sharpener, love it! Small, suctions to the counter, and works... » Read More Yes, eventually it wears off on the edges. I'm looking at mine that are at least 8-10 years old, I tried to upload a picture, but I can't, sorry. Hardly bothers me though, because I LOVE these knives! I have newer ones too, they are maybe a year old without a mark! My new ones a still beautifully sharp. I still use my old one though, I just use a knife sharpener every now and then. The kuhn rikon sharpener works great, but don't drop it! The wheel will dislodge and it'll be worthless. I recently got the "Edge of Glory" sharpener, love it! Small, suctions to the counter, and works great with a few swipes. « Show Less
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Hello, sorry for the delay. I made this purchase for a commercial kitchen at the company my husband runs. The warranty we received is a one year carry in parts warranty. So far, we have had no problems. The slicer is used daily cutting meat, veggies and breads. It has been a good purchase for our kitchen. Hope this helps.