EDGE12-1 1/2 HP Commercial Manual Slicer
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Why we picked it
Same brand / engineering as deli-counter slicers
Hobart's EDGE12-1 is the lightest duty member of Hobart's commercial slicer line, same brand and same fundamental engineering as the slicers behind every deli counter in America. The 1/2 HP motor and 12" carbon steel blade slice through deli meats, cheese, and bread; the slice thickness adjusts from paper thin (carpaccio) to ~1/2" (sandwich thick); the blade and food carriage detach for cleaning. r/Cooking, r/Restaurateur, and r/Charcuterie all surface Hobart slicers as the BIFL slicer for serious home or small shop use, there's no consumer grade slicer that touches Hobart durability. Made in Troy, Ohio at Hobart's manufacturing plant. Service available at every Hobart dealer (every commercial restaurant equipment supplier). Owners report 30+ year service lives.
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Community & Review Summary
8 Amazon reviews
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Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +Same brand / engineering as deli-counter slicers
- +1/2 HP motor + 12" carbon-steel blade
- +Slice thickness adjustable from paper-thin to ~1/2"
- +Detachable blade + food carriage for cleaning
- +Hobart dealer service network nationwide
- +30+ year service life standard
Cons
- -Premium price (~$2,500+) - commercial-grade investment
- -Heavy (~40 lbs) - needs counter space and storage
- -Blade is razor-sharp - proper handling training required
- -Single-purpose: slicing meat / cheese / bread
Warranty & Returns
Warranty
1-year limited warranty (commercial)
Return Policy
Most items are returnable within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. Some categories have shorter return windows.
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