Most slicers use stainless steel for blades and key metal components. Handles and housings may be stainless steel, plastic, or metal, and some handheld or consumer models include soft-touch (rubberized) handle materials for comfort. Electric units can combine stainless-steel blades with plastic or metal body parts.
Thickness controls vary by model. Examples listed include adjustments from paper-thin (0 mm) up to about 15 mm (~0.6 in), other models listing 0 to 0.67 in (≈17 mm), and some offering settings up to roughly 3/4 in — check each model’s dial or specs for exact range.
These tools are described for slicing a wide range of foods: meats, cheeses, bread, vegetables, fruits, flatbreads and quesadillas, and even baked desserts.
Fully removable blades, guards, food pushers, and carriage parts let you disassemble key components for thorough cleaning, preventing debris buildup and making maintenance easier and safer.
Listings describe both serrated and non-serrated blades: serrated blades are recommended for frozen or harder meats and tougher crusts, while non-serrated blades are used for bread, fruits, vegetables, and soft foods.
Handheld cutters and multifunction machines often include extras such as serving spatulas or clamps, interchangeable blades, grating panels, soft-slice attachments, and peelers—expanding them beyond simple slicing for broader prep tasks.
