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Open Country Open Country® Electric Food Slicer
Slice like a pro with this powerful, 130-watt slicer. Heavy-duty die-cast aluminum housing with a tilted stainless face and detachable 7-1/2'' blade make quick work of meat, cheese, fruit, or bread. Dual safety switch. Thickness control adjusts from deli-thin to extra thick. 120V AC.
Average Customer Rating:
3.2
out of 5
3 of 6(50%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Open Country® Electric Food Slicer
Review 1 for Open Country® Electric Food Slicer
Overall Rating:
out of
5
NOT WORTH THE MONEY!,
January 24, 2010
By Fishmeister
from LOUISIANA
Disadvantages: Difficult to use, Performance, Quality
"PURCHASED THIS SLICER TO GO RIGHT ALONG WITH MY DEHYDRATOR AND RECEIVED IT ON CHRISTMAS EVE 2009. EXACTLY ONE MONTH TO THAT DATE, AND ONLY TWO USES INTO IT, WHILE SLICING A 5LB HAM, THE MOTOR FRIES. THE SMELL OF ELECTRICAL BURN WAS RIDICULOUS.
ON ANOTHER NOTE, WHILE I HAVE GRANITE COUNTER-TOPS IN MY HOME, THE SUCTION CUPS WILL NOT STICK TO THEM. SO, WHEN I'M TRYING TO SLICE, I AM ALSO TRYING TO BRACE THE UNIT DOWN WITH MY RIGHT ARM SO IT DOESN'T GO FLYING ACROSS MY COUNTER. MISERABLE SLICER AT BEST. IT'S ON ITS WAY BACK TO BASS-PRO ONLINE IN THE MORNING. WILL CONTINUE MY SEARCH FOR A COMMERCIAL GRADE. FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS, YOU JUST SHOULD NOT GO CHEAP, OR YOU'LL CERTAINLY BE DISAPPOINTED."
ON ANOTHER NOTE, WHILE I HAVE GRANITE COUNTER-TOPS IN MY HOME, THE SUCTION CUPS WILL NOT STICK TO THEM. SO, WHEN I'M TRYING TO SLICE, I AM ALSO TRYING TO BRACE THE UNIT DOWN WITH MY RIGHT ARM SO IT DOESN'T GO FLYING ACROSS MY COUNTER. MISERABLE SLICER AT BEST. IT'S ON ITS WAY BACK TO BASS-PRO ONLINE IN THE MORNING. WILL CONTINUE MY SEARCH FOR A COMMERCIAL GRADE. FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS, YOU JUST SHOULD NOT GO CHEAP, OR YOU'LL CERTAINLY BE DISAPPOINTED."
What is your gender? Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Hunting
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift? No
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Review 2 for Open Country® Electric Food Slicer
Overall Rating:
out of
5
No problems so far,
November 28, 2008
By Stanton
from VA
"I purchased this a week ago and processed 2 deer and have had no problems so far just wish it had a place to order different blades for it"
What is your gender? Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro? Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities? Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 3 for Open Country® Electric Food Slicer
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Nice machine for price,
July 6, 2008
By chrisnyc
from New York, NY
"I make jerky all the time and this slicer has never failed me. Slices thru meat without any effort, Even frozen."
Would you recommend this product as a gift? Yes
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Review 4 for Open Country® Electric Food Slicer
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Not So Great,
September 22, 2007
By Anonymous
"I purchased this product for at home use - just to slice deli type turkey breast and ham. After using it a total of 6 or 7 times, the motor has burned out. I would definitely suggest purchasing a better product."
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for Open Country® Electric Food Slicer
Overall Rating:
out of
5
GOOD,,,,BUT...,
September 11, 2007
By BWHNTR
"I BOUGHT THIS SLICER AND USED IT MOSTLY FOR SLICING POTATOES AND JERKY MEAT. IT WORKED PRETTY GOOD, BUT THE INTERNAL GEARS ARE MADE OF PLASTIC AND STRIPPED OUT UNDER NORMAL USAGE.WOULD BE GREAT IF THE GEARS WERE METAL."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for Open Country® Electric Food Slicer
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Open Country Slicer - Very Happy,
July 26, 2007
By Jerky Man
"I am very happy with this slicer.
I bought it to cut pieces of venison into even strips for making jerky.
I bought it to cut pieces of venison into even strips for making jerky.
I remove the roast from the freezer and let it mostly thaw. While it is still slightly frozen I slice strips about 1/4 inch thick (marinate and then dehydate).
I have been making jerky like this for several years and I bought a very cheap folding slicer for $60 a few years ago. The old slicer had a couple of problems, it sliced unenly, was hard to clean and the motor/blade would stall a lot when slicing semi-frozen roasts.
I have been making jerky like this for several years and I bought a very cheap folding slicer for $60 a few years ago. The old slicer had a couple of problems, it sliced unenly, was hard to clean and the motor/blade would stall a lot when slicing semi-frozen roasts.
I bought the Open Country slicer because of the problems just stated, and because it was made by the same people who make my dehydrator.
The Open Country slicer didn't have any of the problems my folding slicer had. It had no problem cutting through a partly frozen roasts. The feeder operates smothly and the depth adjustment was very accurate (constant thickness=even results with jerky).
The folding slicer was always difficult to clean, but I was happy with the way the new slicer cleaned up. The feeder tray flips forward and the blade removes using a quarter to unscrew the hub.
I did consider going with a high end slicer in the $300-400 range. There is no doubt that those slicers are much nicer than this one, but given how often I use it, and what I use it for, I am very happy I got this one."
14 of 14 people found this review helpful.
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