Chefs Choice Slicer question

Cookinbob

I am ready to pull the trigger on the Chefs Choice 615 slicer which I know some of you have. Will be ordering the optional non serrated blade.

Do I need the sharpener?

Do I need cut resistant gloves?

SWVABeanCounter

Good call on the non serrated blade.  Tha's all I've used so far.  I got the sharpner too, but haven't used it yet.  I've used my slicer maybe 20 times and so far the blade is still as sharp as when i bought it.  I didn't get gloves, I just go slow and take my time.

SmokinOutBack

I have the 662 model, and I bought the gloves for when I clean it. It gives you peace of mind.

ShadowNick

Have the 615, haven't found any need for gloves, just don't be too inebriated during cleaning.

Davekatz

I got the 610 4 years ago with the serrated blade, but without the sharpener or gloves. So far so good. Although I am looking at some cut-resistant gloves for my mandolin and would sure use those with the slicer if I had them.

Mross

Get the sharpener for sure.

MO_Eggin

SWMBO bought me the cut resistant gloves, but I only used them once.  A little common sense goes a long way here.  Use the food pusher / deflector to keep your (remaining) fingers away from the spinning blade; when I have to adjust my food, I always turn the slicer OFF.  Also respect the blade when grabbing the sliced food.  Use a little caution when cleaning up, but I haven't found that to be too dangerous. 

Cookinbob

OK, I ordered it with the blade and gloves, but held off on the $40 sharpener.  Will see how often I use it and how long it takes before it needs sharpened.

Thanks all for your input!

Little Steven

I just ordered the 622. I don't know if it is any good but the price was right. Must have been old stock.

midwestsmoker

I bought the blade and sharpener with mine, I use both

Botch

Cookinbob said: I am ready to pull the trigger on the Chefs Choice 615 slicer which I know some of you have. Will be ordering the optional non serrated blade.Do I need the sharpener?Do I need cut resistant gloves?  

 

Mine should be on the doorstep tonight!  I didn't get the glove, but I've been careful/lucky most of my life, except for that tragic Weed Whacker accident in '97… 

 

(never wanted kids anyway…)

Botch

Yay!  

 

 

 

Now I've gotta find that Italian Beef thread for a recipe to try this machine out on, this coming weekend!  

Cookinbob

Mine will arrive Friday, but is a Christmas present, so I have to wait to use it :(

JRWhitee

I got the 615 last year and it came with both blades, no sharpener and haven't needed it yet. No gloves either. I have not used it that much but it works great for me.

midwestsmoker

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1159825/chicago-style-italian-beef#latest Here you go,

Fidel

I would have saved you $100 and sold you mine.  I never use it any more.

dirty_denim86

reviving an old thread wondering if the lowest setting on the 615 will shave meat?

OhioEgger

I've been using the 610 for a few years and haven't seen the need for a sharpener yet.