How do you cut potatoes with this? Is it one sided or two? Doesnt look sharp or strong enough to cut throw a hard potato
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It is definitely strong/sharp enough to fut through a potato. I do it all the time. On carrots I cut and then roll so that the cuts are in opposite sides (a bit OCD here). The trick is to hold it with the thumb and first finger above the actual blade. Easy peasy.
1128453
I can definitely say it's strong and sharp enough to cut through a potato. The only issue would be that you'd have to use either smaller potatoes in general, or go through the tedium of double-cutting, lining up the cutter with subsequent cuts if the potato is too large. Strength/sharpness have not been an issue at all with this fun little tool!
1128454
The ribbed edges are on both sides and we use it quite a bit to cut through potatoes, actually my 16yo daughter does most of the cutting of the potatoes (I say that to show it doesn't take very much strength). I use it to cut through other vegetable also. We like it quite a bit. I hope that answers your question - if not let me know.
1128455
Hi Fred, it is one sided and strong enough to cut potato, carrots, and any other vegetables without being sharp to cut little fingers. We use them with children 3 to 5 yrs old at our daycare for making vegetable soup. See Bella Luna blog for ideas. Hope this is helpful!
1128456
Slice the potato lengthwise in half (I like to use Russet Potatoes). Then slice into quarter inch width slices; slice each one again to get a square french fry. The fries are meant to be "short". They are not the long fries you get at the store. Hope that helps.
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It is two sided. You cut potatoes just like you would with a knife. Make sure you dry it good. Don't let the dishwasher dry it. It has a tendency to rust a little. Does cut zucchini wonderfully.
1257482
The blade gets pushed to one side. The top guide helps but not as much as a tighter tolerance one might. I like the concept but better design is needed.If you only made straight cuts it would probably be fine.
1964115
Have a man do it. No, I'm kidding. There is a pin (or pins) like a bolt with a snap ring and some holes to line up between the handle thingy and the sliding potato pusher. It is mud simple and nearly unbreakable. Just be sure to use the correct corresponding cutters with the dies. Look through the bag and find a stainless steel cylindrical connecting pin, slide it through the holes in the handle and the slider pusher and screw the whole deal to your wall with BIG HEAVY LAG BOLTS. This cutter is restaurant quality and will not function properly if it is not bolted down. Good luck and good French Fries. I LOVE EM.
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hello, i haven't tried making thin and crisp potato slices. in fact the slicer is in the cabinet w/other things I don't use anymore....I don't fry any foods so I wouldn't even do that but I have tried slicing potato's for baked fries and it dosent work that great. You have to take the skin off then slice. Slicer won't work well w/skins on. good luck
819253
I bought this to cut tile with and thought it was straight one piece but has a ridge and thats a bummer-you need a tile blade thats for tile not this blade with the ridge--my brother said it was very cheap for the diamonds are very few. hope this helps-maybe buy new blade and thewn sell it. steamer
577481
I just cut potatoes for fries...I use one attachment for cube potatoes for hash, burritos, etc....i like all the three you mentioned above cubed....if you want to cut fries you need another attachment and I do not think it is available with this unit.
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If you use a potato the exact size of the space inside of the cutter as you push down on the handle the slices are propelled from the other end. Plus you'll want the fries as long as you can possibly get them anyways. I think that photo was staged so people could see what happens in slow motion. Those pieces somewhat eject from the other end and will separate. That's what makes this cutter is a very fast an efficient unit.
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Easily a cupYou have to be careful not to over load as the action of pressing the potatoes can be difficult if handle can'tWork as designed. It goes quickly in any event. Very strong material. You can do a lot of potatoes very fast using thisIt really is not about how much it holds as how fast and easy it is. Requires some arm strength but not too much.Leverage is everything.
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I used it on a yam (sweet potato) and it worked fine. I did use a glove to hold it so I wouldn't cut myself. Cut a piece off a rounded veggie so it "sits" more firmly on your cutting board. The first slice of the peeler was hard but it got progressively easier.
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My husband has chopped potatoes with this for French fries, but honestly I don't think I would have enough strength to do that. Other than that I nearly use it every day for chopping. I love it!
209707
One sided. I suppose it could sharpen blades, but the wear of sharpening could destroy the "flat" surface needed
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it come with two cutters one for bigger potato cuts and one for smaller but they are just straight fries but its not strong enough to cut the potatoes, wouldn't recommend
1925224
Yes, the product description says it comes with 2 extra blades. I returned it because it doesn't peel the top and bottom of the potato. I had to peel that by hand
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My experience was pretty bad. I ended up throwing mine away. The blade wouldn't cut through any vegetable with a skin (e.g. eggplant, zucchini, etc) without tearing the vegetable. Even after I got the blade professionally sharpened. I would suggest a mandoline with a blade set at an angle.
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I love it , it does not cut large potatoes medium it cuts good . It is worth the price I gave it 5 stars .
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i didn't try to use it on fresh potato, but it works with cooked one. just make slices then press with cutter to have cubes. it is very helpful to make salad.
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I don't use it much at all anymore. Got it out the other day and replaced it with my Mac santoku which I love. It does slice well, but I'm not really pleased with it. I don't know if it would work on harder veggies, I also use a Forschner 8" chef's knife for harder things, seems more sturdy.