topic Re: Clever Cutter in Kitchen

Clever Cutter

mistriTsquirrel — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 06:22:05 GMT

Has anyone tried the Clever Cutter? What do you think of it?

The commercial shows someone cutting through ears of corn with it.

Re: Clever Cutter

sweetee2 — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 15:51:23 GMT

I have never seen this, but from the picture I don't see how you could cut an onion without sawing back and forth. I am one of those sceptical people. I don't believe everything I see on tv.

Re: Clever Cutter

Fressa — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 15:59:53 GMT

I think I saw that at BBB. I don't think I would use it on large or dense items but lettuce and celery might work. I would be nervous about onions, etc.

Re: Clever Cutter

circles — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 16:02:55 GMT

Had one.....doesn't work like they say it does....don't even know where it is now...

Re: Clever Cutter

mistriTsquirrel — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 03:13:45 GMT

@circles wrote:
Had one.....doesn't work like they say it does....don't even know where it is now...

@circles

So, you can't cut ears of corn with it then? LoL

I wasn't actually going to cut ears of corn with it, but I was wondering if it was anything like the commercial showed.

Is it not as easy to use as shown, or is it that it doesn't cut well?

I was interested in it, because it seems like it would be easier and faster to cut carrots, cucumbers, celery, etc. with for a salad than having to use a cutting board and knife.

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debic — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 14:01:01 GMT

@mistriTsquirrel wrote:
@circles wrote:
Had one.....doesn't work like they say it does....don't even know where it is now...
@circles

So, you can't cut ears of corn with it then? LoL

I wasn't actually going to cut ears of corn with it, but I was wondering if it was anything like the commercial showed.

Is it not as easy to use as shown, or is it that it doesn't cut well?

I was interested in it, because it seems like it would be easier and faster to cut carrots, cucumbers, celery, etc. with for a salad than having to use a cutting board and knife.

I've watched videos of this, but figured I'd cut my fingers off with it. :-)

Re: Clever Cutter

circles — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 01:26:49 GMT

@mistriTsquirrel wrote:
@circles wrote:
Had one.....doesn't work like they say it does....don't even know where it is now...
@circles

So, you can't cut ears of corn with it then? LoL

I wasn't actually going to cut ears of corn with it, but I was wondering if it was anything like the commercial showed.

Is it not as easy to use as shown, or is it that it doesn't cut well?

I was interested in it, because it seems like it would be easier and faster to cut carrots, cucumbers, celery, etc. with for a salad than having to use a cutting board and knife.

I found it awkward...clumsy...and dangerous....i just knew a body part would show up missing....lol...I honestly do not remember what i did with it...probably threw it away...

Re: Clever Cutter

IamMrsG — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 02:46:31 GMT

I received one as a gift many years ago, but threw it out. I didn't have the hand strength needed to cut much with it. Case in point, look at the uneven slices in the photo. That's from trying to hold the onion with one hand while squeeeezing with the other. Anyone who can cut an ear of corn with it could also probably tear a phone book in half.

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mistriTsquirrel — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 04:00:24 GMT

@debic wrote:
@mistriTsquirrel wrote:
@circles wrote:
Had one.....doesn't work like they say it does....don't even know where it is now...
@circles

So, you can't cut ears of corn with it then? LoL

I wasn't actually going to cut ears of corn with it, but I was wondering if it was anything like the commercial showed.

Is it not as easy to use as shown, or is it that it doesn't cut well?

I was interested in it, because it seems like it would be easier and faster to cut carrots, cucumbers, celery, etc. with for a salad than having to use a cutting board and knife.
I've watched videos of this, but figured I'd cut my fingers off with it. :-)

@debic

I imagined the same thing happening, but reasoned that if I was just really careful...

Re: Clever Cutter

mistriTsquirrel — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 04:04:03 GMT

@IamMrsG wrote:
I received one as a gift many years ago, but threw it out. I didn't have the hand strength needed to cut much with it. Case in point, look at the uneven slices in the photo. That's from trying to hold the onion with one hand while squeeeezing with the other. Anyone who can cut an ear of corn with it could also probably tear a phone book in half.

@IamMrsG

Ahh. Well that makes sense.

Then again, I could use better hand strength.

Just kidding. I think I'll probably skip the "Clever" Cutter

Thanks for the feedback, everyone!!

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debic — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 11:16:22 GMT

@mistriTsquirrel wrote:
@debic wrote:
@mistriTsquirrel wrote:
@circles wrote:
Had one.....doesn't work like they say it does....don't even know where it is now...
@circles

So, you can't cut ears of corn with it then? LoL

I wasn't actually going to cut ears of corn with it, but I was wondering if it was anything like the commercial showed.

Is it not as easy to use as shown, or is it that it doesn't cut well?

I was interested in it, because it seems like it would be easier and faster to cut carrots, cucumbers, celery, etc. with for a salad than having to use a cutting board and knife.
I've watched videos of this, but figured I'd cut my fingers off with it. :-)
@debic

I imagined the same thing happening, but reasoned that if I was just really careful...

LOL, I manage to cut myself enough. Once I cut down almost half the length of my fingernail. My knife was sharp enough that I didn't even fee. it. It didn't hurt a lot, luckily I just sliced off my fingernail and not into my finger.

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mistriTsquirrel — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 11:37:27 GMT

@debic

That still makes me cringe!!

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debic — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 11:48:25 GMT

@mistriTsquirrel wrote:
@debic

That still makes me cringe!!

Me too. I tuck my fingers in further now and try not to raise my blade too high. I did realize that my knives were sharp enough tho.