This looks safe -- is it? I sliced my thumb with the last one I had.
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It is very safe as long as you use the handle when your veggies start to get small. The handle has nice long prongs to hold your veggies so you can start using it while you still have a couple of inches left to cut. It's so easy - and safe - to use - really great design!
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With any sharp edge there is always the danger of slicing your finger so you do have to be careful, but the nob should prevent that as you don't have your hands on the vegies as they are being sliced.
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It is if you use it correctly. The handles hold the vegetables and will keep your hands away from the blades. As soon as you are done slicing turn the cutting width dial to the safety position. Be careful.
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If you use the guard it is great...but without it .. It is a finger slicer..I love it but have to be very careful.
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Very very sharp but you have to be carefully, I don't use guard but a leave end of vegetable intact so I can hold it. It's one of the best mandolins I ever own but very sharp.
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It will most definitely work. Please wear a glove or protect your hands. I didn't use the guard because it sucks and shredded my finger. The blade is extremely sharp!
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Not a problem. if you're afraid of cutting yourself, check out the ones with the handles. I prefer this one, the grips on the handled ones are too big for my smallish hand. Or you can wrap a dish towel around one end. Either way, you find yourself taking extra care. I've never cut myself.
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I believe I cut it with a utility knive where it was attached. Use caution.
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i have not used this in any way to harm the blade.......i have not used it at all, its a safety weapon...sorry.
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Oh yes! It is very safe. I keep all my kitchen knives in it. It holds all the knives you need. This one is a lot better and easier than the ones that have the slots cut out.
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Yeah you could probably do that with this, but you'd have to be careful as you would have a sharp end. Wouldn't want you to hurt yourself.
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Hi Mary: I do not own this safe. It arrived very damaged and I instructed the driver to take it back. The bottom was rusted and peeling and a drawer appeared to be kicked in slightly in the front.
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send I pic so I can see! I taped and cut mine like the direction said and had no issues. Have a new blade because you will be cutting into metal!!
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I used it last year and it worked just fine.....I not sure what you mean by safe.....but, I don't believe it has anything that would harm you.
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Its not razor sharp or anything. But my 12 year old brother did some testing on its sharpness. It was able to cut into boxes and able to stab into the ground. It stabbed into a mattress with ease and was able to slice holes into the mattress. I tested myself by gliding it across my arm. All it was able to do was give a slight burn. However the tip is the dangerous part, and felt like it could do some damage. Anything like this wouldn't be 100% safe for a 10 year old unless its Styrofoam. However if you explain before hand the dangers of it, it'll be alright.
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No, your fingers are safe and sound. The natural shape of the handle has a scallop for your fingers to dig into. Also, the downward curving back of the blade is unsharpened.
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Absolutely! My Henckels are extremely dangerous finger biters now. If you drop one you don't dare grab for it.
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you push the thumb stud and it flys open since its an assited opener. its light weight u will not notice it. self defense ? is debatable. if u had to yeah. ideally i say no since it had a thin weak liner and has closed on me. there is info on internet about it. many people have no issues. its a good edc blade but thats it
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It does not come with a safety cover...and yes, it has a rather sharp edge. I happen to have a large utensil drawer so I keep it in its original flat box alongside my loose utensils. To place it directly in with your spatulas, etc. I would probably keep some bandages close by...of course that's only if your utensil drawer is as unorganized as mine...with any sharp item in the mix, it's an injury waiting to happen
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The tip of the blade is sharp, and is a danger if you are not careful. Although I haven't quite experimented with it, the sides are dull and shouldn't pose harm if you're just carrying it around or storing it.
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As I recall, this machine was a piece of C**p. It did not last long at all and it wasn't cheap. I now have a Sharp, which seems to be holding up pretty well. Good luck!