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84 of 84 found the following review helpful:
 I bought 3 different apple dividers; this one was bestNov 17, 2002
I recently needed to cut a mountain of apples for a party. I knew that not all apple dividers were created equal and I wanted to have the best one. So I went out and bought three different ones to test before the big day. I wasn't crazy about the OXO's looks (I preferred the sleek stainless steel model I found for triple the price at Williams Sonoma), but in terms of utility--and honestly what other criterion should an apple divider be rated on?--the OXO divider was hands down the best. It slices the apple into 8 slices rather than 12. The fact that it cuts fewer slices makes the divider easier to use. Also the center hole for the core was just slightly larger than on the other two models I tried and that made it so that I needed to do fewer touchups with the knife on the OXO sliced apples. Also, the greater ease of cutting made it easier to cut straight slices, rather than wavy, uneven ones. The rubber handles are good because if you must cut a lot of apples rather than just one, the slipperiness of the juice can become an issue.
54 of 54 found the following review helpful:
Durable, easy to use--apple consumption way up at out house!Jul 04, 2002
By David J. Gannon
I love this thing! It's durable, easy to use and clean, and it's offset design protects whatever surface you are using it on. Since we bought it we now buy twice as many apples as we used to. The kids now snack on fresh apple more often and junk food less often. This alone has made this one of the best return to investment ratio products I've ever bought! (My kids are middle-high scholl age--I'd be a ltiile carefuil with younger kids using it--the blades are sharper than they look.) I just orderd a second one to keep at my office for quick & healthy afternoon snacks! Frankly, I feel no home should be without one of these!
31 of 31 found the following review helpful:
Makes it easy!Jan 20, 2002
By The Campbells
"campbellkidz"
Daily use for months now without a problem. It works great on apples and pears, cuts them to 8 equal pieces. The blade side on mine is really sharp, best cleaned with a dish brush (I've cut myself a couple of times on it.) Can't say I'd recommend letting the kids use it. The only criticism I have is sometimes it's hard to remove the core at the center, but otherwise it works really well. In response to one of the other reviews: you should check to see if the stem and the flower end line up to minimize capturing some of the core in your slices. This is especially true if your fruit is somewhat odd shaped--you may have to line up your stroke.
41 of 44 found the following review helpful:
 Efficient Kitchen Tool - But...Sep 14, 2007
By Kort
"Art, Music, Book & Movie Enthusiast"
I've been using this apple corer for a few months and have to say I like it.
It cuts through an apple very quickly and precisely, much faster than if you were to use a traditional knife.
This is the perfect tool for a person who is prepping home made apple pie or apples in quantity.
It cleans easily in the sink or dishwasher.
The divider seems sturdy, but only time will tell.
That said, there are some "BUTs":
* Large size makes cutting smaller apples difficult.
* Occasionally an apple will shift while cutting and the cuts will be off.
* Large size makes drawer storage cumbersome.
* Be careful of the very sharp blades, accidental cut can happen.
* Usually does not cut 100% of the way through and one has to wiggle the core out and pull off the peices at the bottom.
If you don't mind coring and dividing an apple by hand then I say stick with your favorite knife. But for those of you for whom it has always been a chore, those who want to do it quickly, or those with a lot of apple to chop, this is a great timesaving tool.
17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
 Doesn't hold up - worthless warranty - dangerous failure ahead!Dec 09, 2009
By zeitboy
While the Apple slicer was pretty nice when we first got it, two problems have emerged which make it not the high quality product I had expected. Cracks have appeared at each every point where the blades met the frame, indicating weakening and potential failure. Additionally, the cutting blades have lost their sharpness, so you need to exert a lot of pressure to get through an apple. I'm worried that applying all this extra pressure will cause it to break in my hands, and potentially slice off a finger!
I conacyted OXO about replacment under their warranty, but they want me to box it up and send it to them. It will cost even more time and energy to mail than the product is even worth, so I'm not sure why the warranty is of any value.
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