Zassenhaus Bread Slicer Manual Classic | Red | Solingen Blade Steel | Cutting Thicknesses 1-18 mm | Beech Wood Board and Crank | 30 × 25.5 × 19 cm

This is a relatively small, simple and robust device with a very sharp, undulating edged circular Solingen steel blade. It cuts crusty home made bread, including sourdough, very well. It also sticks like a limpet to my polished granite work surfaces. I do have a couple of reservations, though. I expected the wooden handle to rotate freely on its spindle, but it sticks and there's no adjustable screw to loosen it. The handle also crushes the slice as it comes off the blade, unless one is careful. To address this I've adopted a simple modification with a 6" steel ruler and some magnets - see the attached photos. It's not elegant, but it's cheap and it does the job.

This now has pride of place on my kitchen island, opposite the bread bin. Look, it's not cheap. But I'm assuming that blade is of such quality it will last forever. It works perfectly. So far, we have just used it for various slice widths with different bread types. It can also do really thing slices that don't fall apart. Its just the right size - not too big and bulky, but can clearly do the job. I wish the suckers were a bit better and could stick on the wooden surface more easily. But that's not the end of the world! Highly recommended.

Bought this to slice my home made bread using a Panasonic bread maker. Very well made and works a treat, Other people have noted the suckers don't work all that well, but mine sticks like glue to the work surface. expensive, yes, but over time it's well worth it for me as we make 2 or 3 loaves a week, and it works so well I would not be without it. A doddle to clean with a pastry brush.

I bought the electric slicer and have been satisfied with its work but just needed a manual slicer as well. The machine is nice retro looking Gadget with shiny appearance. It is stable with the suction feet. It is foldable for good storage space. While using it I felt there was no safety so you have to be careful not to touch the sharp blade. It is easily operated. There is a scale for choosing the slice thickness and then just roll the handle and use your hand to push the bread and slice it. Voila. The only thing that I didn’t like was the presence of a tight rack which guides the slice as it is cut and this rack has squeezed the bread slices so tight and some were torn as I tried to release them. I don’t know if there’s anyway to make it less tight but I had to change the slice thickness each time to release the bread slice and then go back to the desired thickness. There must be another way to deal with it. If someone knows or even if the manufacturer company can solve it that would be great help. One more thing about cleaning the blade I used damp cloth as instructed and was rolling the blade as I cleaned it. It looks like you can remove the blade to clean thoroughly if it got soiled but I couldn’t find any mention in operating manual. So far I am happy with it and look forward to using it more.

This is a brilliant gizmo. Had it now for 3 years. Bought it purely for slicing bread as I have a wrist problem. Had tried an electric knife, but the vibrations aggravated my wrist. This slices beautifully. Thickness adjustment is very easy. It's easy to clean - I just use a pastry brush to brush away crumbs. The only adjustment I've needed is a clamp to hold it still - the suction pads don't hold it still. But this is minor and with a (woodworking) spring hand clamp, it's held firm and works quickly and easily. Another point is that it's rather better at slicing flatter loaves, rather than tall tin loaves - tho it still manages that fine. I wouldn't be without it.

It slices very well, but it moves around so much that it is essentially unusable. The only surface it sticks to is the glass hob. For an expensive item, the suction cups are pathetic. And I cut myself - the slicing wheel is unguarded. Going back, sadly.

This is a great bread slicer, which I use for my homemade bread. I bought it with a little trepidation, as several previous reviews had commented on the fact that it did not stick to the worktop very well. I have not found this to be the case, it sticks very securely to my worktop, and does not move when slicing. It is a simple design and well made, cutting freshly made bread with ease. I like the fact that it is easily adjustable, so you can have the bread as thin or thick as you like. This has replaced my previous slicer, which was made from plastic, I am hoping it will give me many years service. A little expensive, but so far it has been worth the money.

If you have ever made or bought sourdough or crusty bread you will all have had the struggle trying to saw through the crusty bottom. I had been looking at this slicer for months and trying to justify the cost but after having a debate with myself about self worth and why not I pressed that order button. It has been an absolute revelation, I can honestly say it has been one of the best kitchen items I have ever bought. It slices easily and cleanly through the crustiest of breads, no ragged edges or pulled crumb. A couple of tips I have learnt, wipe the suckers with a damp cloth before you stick it to your work surface, really helps with stopping it sliding or moving when slicing and turn the handle quite quickly when slicing, helps with stopping the slice of bread getting stuck under the handle. This also slices cooked hams, perfect for sandwiches etc. If you have been looking at this and thinking it’s quite expensive believe me it’s worth every single penny!

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Llego antes de tiempo, funciona muy bien solo hay que cuidar de ponerla sobre una superficie plana para que los chupones se adhieran bien y no se mueva mientras rebanas tu pan. Es un poco dificil de limpiar. La guia del grosor esta un poco descuadrada por 3º o 4º grados pero nada que sea muy evidente en la rebanada. Sugiero que aparte compres un guante anti corte para evitar accidentes. En general esta muy bien.

Corta muy bien el pan. Es sencillo pero para toda la vida :) Estamos encantados!

I bought this quite a while ago. It’s very solid and sturdy. Cuts my home made bread as well as cooked meats perfectly. We are very happy with this and can definitely recommend this

I love this slicer so much!!!! I finally bit the bullet and bought a Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus bread machine to make all of my bread from scratch. It makes absolutely STUNNING loaves of bread that I was absolutely MANGLING when trying to slice them. I was using a large serated bread knife and one of those guide things to try and keep the slices even. It was a nightmare. I researched a few different bread slicer options and kept circling around to this one. It was a little pricier than other options I was looking at and I was a little intimidated by how this would actually work. I’m so glad I took a chance with this even with my uncertainty! It. Is. Amazing!! It sliced my loaf in perfectly even, thin slices that made my bread looked like it came from an artisanal bakery! No squishing. No tearing. No uneven slices. It cut alllll the way to the end of the bread. I was stunned at how easy and efficient this slicer is! The ONLY minor concern is my husband worries about my fingertips with the rotating blade but that’s more a testament to my clumsiness and track record more than the machine. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND his slicer!