Time Stamps: Is A Deli Meat slicer worth it: 0:00 Slicer Details: 1:06 How to sharpen: 1:43 Cutting test: 2:13 Cutting Salami: 2:23 Cutting Roast Beef: 3:12 Cutting Melon: 4:10 How to Clean the Slicer: 5:15 Final Thoughts: 5:30
@@MatttheButcheryou gave an excellent, thorough review! Like you said, if people are making charcuterie at home (and many of us are nowadays), it's an absolute game-changer.
I have this slicer and absolutely LOVE IT! But let's be real here.... The cleaning, if properly done, is a little bit more involved than what you show. I probably spend about 20-30 minutes with disassembly, cleaning, drying, and reassembly. And a cut-proof glove is REQUIRED when you pull off the blade for cleaning. But the time saved vs.slicing with a knife and the quality, consistency of the slices more than makes up for the cleaning! And I'll add, when slicing a large amount of product, set up a backstop behind the slicer. Eventually small pieces build up and that blade will sling some stuff at the back wall. I just use a cutting board. Again, little inconvenience that's well worth the end product a good slicer will give.
Really liked this video. Funny, detailed and very informative. Great explanations of how to slice different food products. Will definitely get the guard! Good safety tip and keeping things clean.
The blade guard and integral sharpener are essential. Also, having the carriage and support components made of metal is critical - you do NOT want any of these parts flexing. And having the slider bar underneath the slicer protects it from contamination. If you can pick a slicer up easily, it isn't built well enough. If the slicer is heavy enough to not slide on the counter (and takes both hands to carry), it might be good. Basically, if the design is the same style that professional delis use, it will probably work. Beswood and KWS are the best of the bargain price slicers (with spare parts available). Berkel is characteristic of midprice slicers, and Hobart and Globe make top end slicers at high prices. There are other good slicers, but they need to be assessed individually.
@MatttheButcher you're welcome. Basically it comes down to: there are reasons that professional slicers are designed the way they are. Following that design comes with a relatively high minimum cost. And any divergence from that design is suspect.
@@aaronbredon2948 So this slicer has your approval? I am in the market for one to make shaved turkey, roast beef, etc.. but would not know where to start in my search.
@@travelinggirl6681 Beswood has better fit & finish, while KWS has more parts available (including blade removal tools and matching blades). Both have US headquarters and warehouses. I would recommend both brands equally. I would avoid Vevor, as there have been reports that they can't even supply replacement blades. Without spare parts, any problem requires a full replacement.
I have one that looks almost identical. It’s unbelievable how quiet it is. The old slicer I had sounded like a 2 stroke dirt bike lol. A tip if you want to get one. Check OfferUp. I got a $350 Avantco for $100, and if it had ever been used I couldn’t tell.
@_ChuckRoast yes, this type of slicer should even slice the nightmare deli cheese - Muenster In a Deli, Muenster not only grabs the blade but stains it. You need to do a quick clean of the blade immediately afterwards (wet cloth with slicer at 0 to remove residue).
You pose your video from the start as "Is it necessary..." The *only* answer to any question posed as such for a frivolous purchase like this is "no", no need to elaborate any further. Investing in a professional venture notwithstanding, that is a different conversation. The video title is a better question but the answer is still no. Be informative and useful, don't be clickbait. After sharpening, clean both sides of the blade, there will be metal and whetstone particles, not just oil. Any time you sharpen you are removing material, that first slice after will be rich in iron if you don't.
Editing side note- the sound balancing between your effects and voice is off and distracting, way too loud. The room tone is also distracting, but can be fixed with equipment and/or editing. Appreciate the hustle, keep improving.
Of course it's going to be the most expensive $350 one... 🙄 Couldn't you have at least also chose a MUCH more affordable one for like people who are NOT as well off as you are...? Would really have been a big help, to have recommended an AFFORDABLE slicer. Thanks!
Hi, I choose this slicer because I needed something that can work all day with me. For more than 5 years straight this machine has held up. What I couldn’t afford is buying 150$ slicer multiple times over the years. I stand behind this slicer for hobbyist and professionals for all the reasons stated in the video.
@@MatttheButcher Fair enough I guess... It just kind of struck me that with the title 'Is it worth it' might imply being worth it for the people who could afford it. But, then again, just because I (and likely many others) cannot afford this one doesn't mean that for those who can that it could still be a very useful and practical one to have. I see that in your description you DO indeed mention that it was a 'Pretty Penny' but that it has held up well through the years, so I probably should have taken that into consideration before my somewhat reactive comment, sorry about that... 😕
I bought a commercial Avantco that looks exactly like this of this off OfferUp for $100. If it had even been used, it wasn’t more than a couple times. Around here you can routinely find ones like this brand new for $200 or less. IMHO this was one of the best purchases I’ve made. Even at $200 I would have bought it. The cheap ones suck.
Time Stamps:
Is A Deli Meat slicer worth it: 0:00
Slicer Details: 1:06
How to sharpen: 1:43
Cutting test: 2:13
Cutting Salami: 2:23
Cutting Roast Beef: 3:12
Cutting Melon: 4:10
How to Clean the Slicer: 5:15
Final Thoughts: 5:30
I have this very meat slicer, bought it back in 2018, I think. It's been excellent for home use. Highly recommended.
YES!!! It really such an upgrade 🙌 did I miss anything that you might like to highlight ?
@@MatttheButcheryou gave an excellent, thorough review! Like you said, if people are making charcuterie at home (and many of us are nowadays), it's an absolute game-changer.
@@davidhalldurham awesome! Glad you liked it 🙌 happy curing !
I have this slicer and absolutely LOVE IT! But let's be real here....
The cleaning, if properly done, is a little bit more involved than what you show. I probably spend about 20-30 minutes with disassembly, cleaning, drying, and reassembly. And a cut-proof glove is REQUIRED when you pull off the blade for cleaning.
But the time saved vs.slicing with a knife and the quality, consistency of the slices more than makes up for the cleaning!
And I'll add, when slicing a large amount of product, set up a backstop behind the slicer. Eventually small pieces build up and that blade will sling some stuff at the back wall. I just use a cutting board. Again, little inconvenience that's well worth the end product a good slicer will give.
Ah yes ! Great addition, the back stop is a PROTIP!!! I love this slicer too , thanks for checking the video out Chris 💪🙌
Blade guards and builtin sharpener are important. Got it
Indeed!! 🙌
Really liked this video. Funny, detailed and very informative. Great explanations of how to slice different food products. Will definitely get the guard! Good safety tip and keeping things clean.
Thanks for checking it out!!! Glad you like it 🙌
The blade guard and integral sharpener are essential.
Also, having the carriage and support components made of metal is critical - you do NOT want any of these parts flexing.
And having the slider bar underneath the slicer protects it from contamination.
If you can pick a slicer up easily, it isn't built well enough.
If the slicer is heavy enough to not slide on the counter (and takes both hands to carry), it might be good.
Basically, if the design is the same style that professional delis use, it will probably work.
Beswood and KWS are the best of the bargain price slicers (with spare parts available). Berkel is characteristic of midprice slicers, and Hobart and Globe make top end slicers at high prices.
There are other good slicers, but they need to be assessed individually.
Nice, great addition ! Thank you
@MatttheButcher you're welcome.
Basically it comes down to:
there are reasons that professional slicers are designed the way they are. Following that design comes with a relatively high minimum cost.
And any divergence from that design is suspect.
@@aaronbredon2948 So this slicer has your approval? I am in the market for one to make shaved turkey, roast beef, etc.. but would not know where to start in my search.
@@travelinggirl6681 Beswood has better fit & finish, while KWS has more parts available (including blade removal tools and matching blades).
Both have US headquarters and warehouses.
I would recommend both brands equally.
I would avoid Vevor, as there have been reports that they can't even supply replacement blades. Without spare parts, any problem requires a full replacement.
I have one that looks almost identical. It’s unbelievable how quiet it is. The old slicer I had sounded like a 2 stroke dirt bike lol.
A tip if you want to get one. Check OfferUp. I got a $350 Avantco for $100, and if it had ever been used I couldn’t tell.
Very nice! Great tip 🙌
Yes it’s worth it. If you like cook. Yes
I live this slicer !
Will it slice cheese, like American Cheese, Swiss Cheese etc?
It will but will gunk up the blade after a bit, I just keep a towel near by to keep it clean 💪
@_ChuckRoast yes, this type of slicer should even slice the nightmare deli cheese - Muenster
In a Deli, Muenster not only grabs the blade but stains it. You need to do a quick clean of the blade immediately afterwards (wet cloth with slicer at 0 to remove residue).
Look at the end of the video with juices running down. It looks like the machine already corroding because it isn't stainless.
😂😂 I’ve used this in a professional and home environment for over 6 years. You mean look how good it has held up ! 😂
you had me at 10 inch cow poke.
😂😂 you can do a lot with it
What if mine is less than 10 inches?
It’s all about how you use it 😉
Short answer: No
Long answer: Nooooooooooo
😂 care to elaborate ?
You pose your video from the start as "Is it necessary..." The *only* answer to any question posed as such for a frivolous purchase like this is "no", no need to elaborate any further. Investing in a professional venture notwithstanding, that is a different conversation. The video title is a better question but the answer is still no. Be informative and useful, don't be clickbait.
After sharpening, clean both sides of the blade, there will be metal and whetstone particles, not just oil. Any time you sharpen you are removing material, that first slice after will be rich in iron if you don't.
Editing side note- the sound balancing between your effects and voice is off and distracting, way too loud. The room tone is also distracting, but can be fixed with equipment and/or editing. Appreciate the hustle, keep improving.
🤣🤣I just going to use my circular saw 🤪🤪 WHY NOT?
If you got it use it 😂
@@MatttheButcher what i'am thinking of doing. Heck the blade is the same size 🤣🤣
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Of course it's going to be the most expensive $350 one... 🙄 Couldn't you have at least also chose a MUCH more affordable one for like people who are NOT as well off as you are...? Would really have been a big help, to have recommended an AFFORDABLE slicer. Thanks!
Hi, I choose this slicer because I needed something that can work all day with me. For more than 5 years straight this machine has held up. What I couldn’t afford is buying 150$ slicer multiple times over the years. I stand behind this slicer for hobbyist and professionals for all the reasons stated in the video.
@@MatttheButcher Fair enough I guess... It just kind of struck me that with the title 'Is it worth it' might imply being worth it for the people who could afford it. But, then again, just because I (and likely many others) cannot afford this one doesn't mean that for those who can that it could still be a very useful and practical one to have. I see that in your description you DO indeed mention that it was a 'Pretty Penny' but that it has held up well through the years, so I probably should have taken that into consideration before my somewhat reactive comment, sorry about that... 😕
I bought a commercial Avantco that looks exactly like this of this off OfferUp for $100. If it had even been used, it wasn’t more than a couple times.
Around here you can routinely find ones like this brand new for $200 or less. IMHO this was one of the best purchases I’ve made.
Even at $200 I would have bought it. The cheap ones suck.
@@Bigheadedwon indeed 🫡
@@latheofheaven no worries, you can buy second too. Great quality still 🙌🥩❤️