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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Price History
Current price: $2.00
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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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