Product Description

Proline apple slicer/corer is extremely sturdy and efficiently cuts twelve evenly shaped coreless pieces. Its extremely sharp blades allow the blades to slide easily through the apple for a clean cut. The sleek design compliments its superb performance.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2807 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Leifheit
• Model: 36801
• Dimensions: 9.25" h x 1.77" w x 4.13" l,

Features

• Sturdy tool
• Cuts twelve evenly shaped pieces
• Extremely sharp blades
• Stainless steel construction
• Dishwasher safe

Customer Reviews

Slices and cores with ease
I prefer the Leifheit to the Oxo because it has more blades so it makes more slices. The Oxo, and other six slice cutters produce wedges that are too large. The Leifheit's slices are perfect for snacks or recipes.

I also like the all-metal construction. The plastic units have a flimsy feel. The Leifheit feels solid.

And the blades are plenty sharp. However, one does have to exert some force on the slicer to make it work. Thankfully, the unit's sturdy construction is up to the task. One caveat: very large apples will not pass through the slicer as its diameter is too small.

Sturdy but needs tweaking
I bought this to replace a deteriorating plastic-framed Oxo. I like getting twelve slices instead of eight. I like the all-metal design.

However the coring center should be a larger diameter. I frequently have to trim the seeds from larger apples.

Also the blade needs better sharpening and tapering. The Oxo had a better blade design; the radial blades were spot-welded to the core and then sharpened as one unit. But this Leifheit has tabs fastening the radial blades to the center. Those tabs create friction and catch a lot of apple fiber that has to be scrubbed out. A taller blade would also help stability as the blade is pushed down.

I would buy the Leifheit again, but we still find the Oxo easier to push.

Not well made
It worked fine for about 25 apples, then the blades broke away from the ring. Based on the other reviews, I may have received a defective sample, but I can't recommend.