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Curtis Stone Chop Chop?

PhilosophyGirl22 — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 13:52:35 GMT

Does anyone own this? It's a TS today and sold out in it's debut in July. Reviews aren't available but I can see that the overall rating was only 2.9. Thoughts???

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AngelLove2 — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 14:18:10 GMT

I suggest checking Amazon and see if they have it to check reviews. I do that all the time. His Chop Chop is selling quickly. Where did you find the overall rating?

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ceekay — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 14:45:25 GMT

The only thought I had when I saw this today was ""The Veg-o-matic lives""!

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Infinite Mom — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 15:02:29 GMT

My Mom bought that veg-o-matic for my hopeless chest back in the sixties. It was a Ron Popeil item. It cost my Mom $10. Still use it.

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Desertdi — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 15:32:31 GMT

Dozed off......and the ""chop-chop"" noise on the TV woke me up.......chunk of expensive plastic........no thanks.

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PhilosophyGirl22 — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 19:26:49 GMT

On 3/9/2014 AngelLove2 said:
I suggest checking Amazon and see if they have it to check reviews. I do that all the time. His Chop Chop is selling quickly. Where did you find the overall rating?

I found the rating when I Googled the Curtis Stone Chop Chop! You couldn't read any of the actual reviews but you could see the overall rating.

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icezeus — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 19:30:15 GMT

I saw this presented earlier. My problem is that it just looks to big and bulky. I do not want another monstrosity sitting out on my countertops.

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Buck-i-Nana — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 19:45:30 GMT

I ordered it.

I've had the genius chopper (the bowl version) for a few years and have used it a great deal. The disadvantage for me of the genius chopper I have is that the presser part is hinged and comes down at an angle. I have arthritis in my hands and using that hinged style that comes down at an angle has become a problem. What I liked about this chop chop is the straight up and down chopping action. I can lay my hands on it in a fashion that won't hurt as much and I believe I'll get cleaner cuts. Guess I'll find out soon enough!

ETA - icezeus - I won't be leaving mine out on the counter, but I do like that this piece has a smaller footprint than the genius chopper I have and the piece locks down in the depressed position for more compact size to store.

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Solar Is My Name — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 20:57:26 GMT

I have ""trigger finger"" problems in my right hand -- even have had therapy for this.

I can easily strain the area between my thumb and next finger by the hand/thumb mound by the palm of my hand.

The force to chop-chop: It seems it would be too much stress on this area. What do you think?

-Solar

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PhilosophyGirl22 — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 21:05:17 GMT

On 3/9/2014 Buck-i-Nana said:
I ordered it.

I've had the genius chopper (the bowl version) for a few years and have used it a great deal. The disadvantage for me of the genius chopper I have is that the presser part is hinged and comes down at an angle. I have arthritis in my hands and using that hinged style that comes down at an angle has become a problem. What I liked about this chop chop is the straight up and down chopping action. I can lay my hands on it in a fashion that won't hurt as much and I believe I'll get cleaner cuts. Guess I'll find out soon enough!

ETA - icezeus - I won't be leaving mine out on the counter, but I do like that this piece has a smaller footprint than the genius chopper I have and the piece locks down in the depressed position for more compact size to store.

Good to hear that you like the genius chopper! It definitely looks similar but I like the design of this one much better, too. I'm giving it a try too!

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Buck-i-Nana — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 22:21:29 GMT

On 3/9/2014 Solar said:
I have "trigger finger" problems in my right hand -- even have had therapy for this.

I can easily strain the area between my thumb and next finger by the hand/thumb mound by the palm of my hand.

The force to chop-chop: It seems it would be too much stress on this area. What do you think?

-Solar

I don't have this item yet, obviously, but from watching the demos, I believe you could actually make loose fists and press down with the pinkie side of your hand. The straight up/down action along with the shape of the pusher is what made me decide to try it.

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Razzy 7 — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 22:48:17 GMT

I ordered it as well. Will it last forever? Likely not, but it's $40, not $300. I've been considering a new food processor that's $600 (Kitchen Aid Pro Line), primarily because it has a dicing blade - the only food processor to my knowledge that has one. If the Chop Chop works reasonably well for maybe a year, I won't be unhappy. For the cost of the Kitchen Aid Pro Line, I can purchase about 15 Chop Chops. No of course the Chop Chop doesn't do the same things the food processor will but it does some things the food processor doesn't do at all. Since I also have a Vitamix, it and the Chop Chop should help with many food prep tasks.

Of that type of kitchen tool (there are a number on the market), the Chop Chop appears to be one of the better ones. Those of us who are purchasing the Chop Chop, can post reviews later.

icezeus - as for the Chop Chop being "too big and bulky" and not wanting another "monstrosity" sitting on your countertops, it's 8 1/2"L x 6"W x 7"H. That doesn't seem big and bulky to me nor a "monstrosity" -- and I have very little counter space as I live in an apartment with the usual apartment-sized kitchen.

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Mmsfoxxie — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 23:15:02 GMT

As much as we want something to last forever, we're usually ready to replacement things after a year or two for an updated model. As much as I love my Vitamix, for instance, that I've had only about 3 years, I've felt like replacing it lately now that there is an updated one with a wider base (like the Blendec brand) that looks easier to get stuff out of. Soooo, as cheap as the Chop Chop looks, I bought it anyway for however long it lasts.

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suzyQ3 — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 23:15:58 GMT

On 3/9/2014 Desertdi said:

Dozed off......and the "chop-chop" noise on the TV woke me up.......chunk of expensive plastic........no thanks.

Yes, it did bring back memories of the Veg-O-Matic.

I would definitely keep the box.

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kjw — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 23:23:11 GMT

I got a similar one by kitchen master on Hsn for $25 and it works great.

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PhilosophyGirl22 — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 01:36:18 GMT

Thanks for the responses! I'm looking forward to trying this!

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house cat — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 02:09:19 GMT

I'd need a step stool in order to use it. That man is a foot and a half taller than me, which gives him some important leverage. I think it would be terrible for me. I'm odd, in that I like prepping with a knife.

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missy1 — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 02:24:42 GMT

OT: He's cute and so professional on air.

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house cat — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 02:27:33 GMT

On 3/9/2014 missyw1 said: OT: He's cute and so professional on air.

Well, yes. If he came with the product for $39.95 I would consider buying one.

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ilovedaisies — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 02:33:15 GMT

On 3/9/2014 house cat said:
On 3/9/2014 missyw1 said: OT: He's cute and so professional on air.

Well, yes. If he came with the product for $39.95 I would consider buying one.

I love it! I'd take one too under those circumstances.