HoanThe Original Bagel Guillotine Universal Slicer, Silver, 9.25-Inch - Effortless Stainless Steel Slicer

We began serving large fluffy bagels at our coffee house, and I didn't want to risk using a manual bread knife to slice up to dozens of bagels a day. I thought we'd give this slicer a try, and I am overwhelmingly pleased with its performance. The design is excellent, and the blade effortlessly glides through a large bagel. I'll also add that the plastic parts to not feel flimsy or cheap. I expect this slicer to stand up to commercial use. But even when it inevitably breaks (or gets misplaced), it's inexpensive enough to replace without too much concern.

Love this product. I buy a dozen or more fresh bagels and freeze them, this makes that process of slicing and bagging so much easier, than slicing with a knife. Be careful cleaning it though, that blade is sharp.

The media could not be loaded. I had previously considered a bagel slicer to be a frivolous food preparation tool, and an extra item to clutter up the kitchen counter. However, I changed my entire point of view after a particular painful incident.Every other week, my husband goes to a well-known bakery, and they are famous for their old fashioned New York style homemade bagels. These bagels are large with a crusty exterior, and the inside is soft and delicious. I would slice them all ahead of time and store them in small portions to stay fresh. This only took about 15-20 minutes, but sometimes the crustier ones presented a challenge to the knife, which resulted in a lop-sided cut bagel. While slicing a crusty bagel and applying a little extra pressure on the knife, the knife slipped and instead took a hunk out of my thumb.Since we do buy bagels on a regular basis, this scary and painful situation caused me to re-think about the usefulness of a bagel slicer. If I need to use a kitchen tool that offers safety from an accidental mishap of a sharp serrated knife, then it’s not a frivolous purchase at all. It is instead an intelligent decision and a worthwhile tool. I use this bagel slicer on a consistent basis, and every two weeks for our fresh bought bagels.General Description:This bagel slicer has a nice compact size, about 9 ¼” in height, a 7” length, and although the base is less than 3 ¼” wide it is very stable. I like the short width which takes up very little room when stored sideways in a confined area.The bagel slicer is a two piece unit.The top piece is the frame that contains the blade, and the handle on the frame is smooth in my hand, with plenty of room that keeps my fingers far from the top of the blade. I like the design in which the entire cutting blade has a clear-view acrylic casing to prevent any accidental hand/finger contact with any part of the sharp blade. However, there is enough room within the casing for my long handled cleaning sponge to fit and thoroughly clean both sides of the blade. The stainless steel blade has serrated cutting edges, and I love that the blade has a non-stick finish for easy cleaning.The second piece consists of the base which is very stable, it does NOT tilt and it does NOT fall over. It has a triangular ledge to hold the inserted bagel, and this measures 4 ¾” across and 2” wide, which easily accommodates our large size bagels. There is also a large rounded slot to retrieve the bagel after slicing. Underneath the base is a flat finger shield which prevents the blade from making contact with anything that’s below the base, including my hand when I carry the bagel slicer from one area to another.In reference to performance, this bagel slicer functions perfectly. The blade pushes down effortlessly and slices our bagels right down the middle. This eliminates my lop-sided slicing especially with those hard crusty bagels. There is no longer a risk of cutting myself, not even with shaky hands and my not-so-perfect eyesight. This entire task is a very smooth operation that only takes a couple minutes to slice through a dozen bagels, which is a lot faster than when I sliced them all by hand.If by chance, there is a rock-hard bagel that needs slicing, toss it in the microwave for a few seconds just to soften it up a bit. Therefore, the bagel slicer will slice through those bagels that have hardened overnight, (if not put into a plastic bag which seems to keep them softer and fresher for a longer time).I could not be happier with the purchase of this bagel slicer. Its sleek design is all about safety as well as superior performance, and with extra consideration for the ease of cleaning. I cannot find a single fault in the construction, with its carefully thought out details. It’s a very effective tool and for me it’s a practical addition to my kitchenware.

Amazing. Cuts easily and safely and leaves no crumbs!

I am the gadget queen but my husband wanted this because he wanted an easier and safer way to cut bagels. Well, we both love it. Simple tool that works well to keep your fingers safe. Super easy to use and makes a perfect cut every time. Also, I have lost some strength and mobility in my hands so this is perfect for me too. Sturdy and nice looking. Fits right in with my other countertop appliances so I leave it out all the time. The only thing that would make it better would be for it to have a removable crumb catcher on the bottom. That would eliminate a need for cutting board or counter clean up. Worth the money for us.

VERY sharp! Cuts right through any bagel like butter. Nice design, easy to use and clean. Nice addition to my kitchen utensils. Fair price. Nice size, easily fits in a small spot on my counter

I love bagels but hesitated to purchase this item as it appeared to be just one more useless kitchen gadget. I finally got tired of slicing my bagels by hand and made a purchase. I really like this item and it has earned a place on my kitchen counter. It slices bagels fairly evenly and works every time. The instructions advised not to use on stale bagels as it might dull the blade, but it seems to work great on day old bagels from my local shop. It is so easy to slip and slice your fingers when slicing a bagel. This item is well worth the price for home use.

Love this bagel slicer! It cuts really good and is easy to use. The only thing I would say is cleaning it thoroughly in some tight spaces on this device. But I do recommend it for you Bagel pleasure seekers