Are the blades sharp enough to cut up most semi hard veges and nuts?
628147
Although the blades are pretty sharp, sliding the chopper back and forth in the bowl just isn't that powerful. Even with just a bunch of lettuce you see dents where the blade hasn't crisply sliced. Looks a bit manhandled. I do like mine - and would buy again - but I cut most things with a knife except the lettuce. If my partner makes a full dinner salad with all the trimmings, all the pieces are too large for me and I do use this and it works pretty well. Not pretty, but bite size mostly.
628148
It will chop nuts not sure about hard veggiesI only used it for salads, it isn't a sharp blade
628149
This choppers real main drawback is the proximity of the blades. Large pieces or hard veggies like broccoli will get caught between the blades. The blades are more than sharp enough to chop hard veggies and nuts, but they get clogged often. When I purchased this, I was looking for a chopper similar to what you would see used at Subway, however, I have yet to find a consumer chopper that works as advertised.
628150
I think it would cut through semi hard vegies and nuts if the pieces were small enough
628151
They Are Sort Of Like A Duel Pizza Cutter. I Only Use It For Basic Salads. The Hardest Thing I've Ever Cut WithThem Is A Shredded CaRrot.
628152
Hi. Truthfully I have never used this product as a veggie chopper, but only for the use of chopping the salad. I generally use things like pre-sliced carrots myself. I would use a processor to chop whole carrots etc. rather than this item. It works very well if you use it for the 'salad' chopping as it is intended. If you wanted to, you could run the blades over a celery stalk to slice, but I would hesitate to use it with 'hard' veggies.I love the product myself, and if you like chopped salads - you will too.
628153
No they are not sharp enough to do much good. I was sorry I had ordered the salad chopper.
628154
Never tried to cut nuts, but broccoli, cauliflower, peppers and cucumbers are not a problem.
628155
I think this chopper is great. As far as semi-hard veggies, if you mean like broccoli I'm sure it would do a good job on that. If we're talking big hunks of raw carrots, I'm not so sure. Mostly I've used the chopper for a salad with lettuce, chicken, olives, bacon, cheese, tomatoes, celery, onions, etc. and it works magic.
628156
If you watch the youtube demos it helps. They add already sliced items to the bowl and then use this tool to chop into smaller bits. Main reason to use this is to get a finer sized veggie. The blades are not sharp like a Ulu blade or mezzaluna but works great for greens, herbs, fruit, ect. Food that is already cut up. Worked great for cucumber pieces and sliced almonds.
628157
It will chop nuts not sure about hard veggies I only used it for salads, it isn't a sharp blade
916347
they are pretty sharp...i did take a flap disk sander wheel on a grinder to mine just to knock the paint off...i was waiting for the oil to drain anyway ...these blades are much thicker and i'm sure they will last 2x as long as the factory blades
206139
I would say no, for 2 reasons - the blades aren't super sharp and they are too far apart to mince finely.
1878175
Yes, they are fully cooked and easy to slice. I dice mine for American Potato Salad.
226506
The blade is very thin and sharp so its a great thin slicer. Potatos and peeled squash yes but anything with tough skin should be cut with a heavier knife.
341199
Hi Bob, well the points are sharp, but i only use them for practice throwing, and yeah sides are sharp too, actually yeah they would be able to cut an apple... Hope this helps, but these knives are small, I mean I am not able to even put my full grip on the handle to try and cut anything with.
20455
I would say no. I tried cutting an apple in half and slicing it. The results were not satisfactory. The slices are very thin. The slicer is the least effective of the pieces in this set. I use the graters and the julienne all the time, but almost never use the slicer.
1665869
They work really well because their edges are sharp. However, I do suggest cutting the hard vegetables into a thickness that is no greater than 1/4 inch.
875629
The julienne blades work very well with harder vegetables. I prefer it to a v-slicer as it seems to not jam up.
1675851
Not very quickly. The blades are very flexible and cut meat very well, unless you have to use any significant pressure. I don't believe I would try to cut any hard bones.
1360737
I have only chopped nuts and veggies in this. I don't think the blades are sharp enough for meat, nor would the pieces be small enough IMO. Stick with a food processor.
977706
I have only used the cutter for meat & cheese...But, you have a good idea...If the veg was firm I don't see a problem...but if soft & mushy I don't think it will work for ya...
498905
Enough for cutting fruit, dry salami, some cheese, cardboard & envelopes...just as you long as you don't put lateral pressure. Not very easy to sharpen but you can't expect exacto degree of a blade sharpness either. Classy look but more for fun than heavy/daily use...think key-chain.Not in the same price point but consider Spyderco Manbug if you 'cut stuff' often.
226508
Yes! Nice, sturdy blade. I haven't had opportunity to use it a whole lot, but I HAVE cut potatoes and carrots, and chopped frozen green beans with it, and I don't recall ANY flexing whatsoever. I don't cook squash, and am not really even very familiar with the texture/consistency of uncooked squash, so I can't speak directly to that...
2133923
Yes, but be careful with hitting stuff, because the blade is not good quality.
133699
No. It's not to sharp. I bought some and I'm a blade thrower to and it didn't cut my hand.=-) they're good.
1046560
The blades appear to be not as sharp as you expect. They do cut very nicely given the velocity when spinning.AMC Parts Store