Literally lol As someone who grew up eating homemade bread, and currently makes my own bread, I just use the knife and hope for the best that the slice is how I like it lol. I'm still alive and happily eating Imperfect sized slices. 😂
We have the bamboo bread slicer, and the splinters are a thing. As for the uneven slices, the knife blade is thinner than the slots. You have to make sure you align the blade consistently on each cut; i.e., on the left or right side of each slot.
Your final conclusion was my initial reaction, for the vast majority of people these gadgets are unnecessary. Perhaps an electric slicer, one that slice different things, cooked meats, cheese, bread etcetera might be a better alternative if you really need help slicing bread
Well these products are not for those who have perfect control over their hand movements. The point of the bread slicers is to give those people control. I personally cannot slice straight for my life. I would make great use of this.
I bake my own bread in the winter and have never required anything to help me slice the bread consistently. Not to mention that with my serrated knife, I do not have to saw back and forth to cut a slice but simply use one full slicing motion that cuts from top to bottom without much effort. If I really want perfect slices, I will use my electric slicer that I use to slice ham and roasts, it gives me perfect slices of bread and I can slice up an entire loaf in seconds.
We had a bamboo slicer, it wasn't that brand though. It was hard to keep clean, especially when used for quick breads that can be sticky, like chocolate chip, or glazed breads. And it soon cracked, and did splinter too. Frankly, it was worse than useless.
I wondered about that, too, it's wood, how can you ever get it properly, food-safe, clean? (for the record, I feel the same way about wooden spoons & such)
It just takes a piece of steel wool to smooth off the splinters and prevent it from happening again. It's likely to have cracked because you didn't treat the wood with food safe oil once a month. All wood fails when it loses the protective oils applied from the factory.
@@MrMega200 First, bamboo isn't wood. It is used like wood, but it is actually a grass, not a wood. Second, sanding doesn't help, since the splinters are caused by the knife used to cut the bread. You can sand them away, but more will form when you use the slicer again. The splintering is caused by the structure of the bamboo itself. Unlike wood, it's much more prone to splitting along the grain. It's the same property that allows flax stems to be separated into fibers to make linen. And the lack of oiling was not the cause of the crack, it was the result of the bamboo's natural tendency to split.
your timing couldn’t have been more perfect. I was just looking at bread slicing guides you just save me $$. I can’t tell you since I found your channel about 2-3 years ago and I’ve watched all your videos since then. How much money you save me. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work keep doing what you’re doing but I’m still waiting for you to do Debbie Myers green bags and boxes. I want to know if those really work.
Yeah, "adjustable thickness" as in, you can just skip over slots. They also claimed it was "beautifully designed", so we can already assume they're willing to stretch the truth a bit.
That jalapeno bread looks good. In all my years, my parents and then my brothers and I have never used a slicing guide. We cut the Italian bread by hand. Sesame seeds go flying. Just part of the fun. I never even knew these things existed.
I have the bamboo one here and its ok...I have not had any splintering, but i think Bamboo, the nature of that wood, definitely causes large splinters along the length of the grain. So I can definitely see how it would be a problem if they arent doing proper QA for them. (Easy fix though, is to go through and sand it, or make use of Amazon's return policy and look for alternative options) I bake my own bread, and do "eyeball" it for slices, but if you want consistent and fast slices in the morning (if you are gettinf ready for work asap) these do come in handy for that, which really has been the best use for me.
I like that you proved, it's not really necessary 😊 I was wondering, if the sound from the plastic could be eliminated with a spray of olive oil? Splinters=extra fibre 😂
Wouldn't want the plastic ones in any case. A little wood fiber would pass through you with no problems but plastics don't as easily and get stuck. Not to mention the effect of plastic particles in a human body is largely unknown.
I've been using the Bambusi one for two years now. I love it! Yes, you do make cuts in the bottom if you cut down too far. Bamboo is soft. But mine does not show any signs of giving out. I've never had splinters.
I agree, James, slicing the bread without the bread slicing gadgets is the way to go. I have a good bread slicing serated kniife and in some situations I use my electric kitchen knife. 😊
We have a version of the bamboo slicer... we don't have splinters, but I think ours is a different brand. Also, we use it for bread we make in the bread machine. It definitely helps
Thank you, James, for testing those for me. I think the problem is that I'm quite short and I can only see about 3/4 of the loaf I'm trying to cut. I'm gonna have a go and prop a mirror behind the loaf. Maybe it will help me keep the knife straight😂 I also bought a longer knife, see where that gets me. But thank you for taking the time to test them. Glad I didn't buy the expensive one, because I was tempted
@@NeitherSparky I don't have one. My kitchen is too small for a table. Guess I could buy a stool. Ridiculous really🤣 as is my mirror. I'll probably end up buy an electric bread slicer. It'll take up room but will get used daily. Who'd have thought we are at such a disadvantage🤣
I only use the bamboo one for white bread from the bread maker. That bread comes out very tall and is difficult to cut it without the guides since it will wobble. I wouldn't use it for Italian bread or any on the breads you tested with.
As a tip: Flip your bread upside down and you're going to get better bread slices. The top of breads are typically crusty and you'll smush the bread when you start your cut. the bottoms are softer and your cut can start without you crushing the bread.
The reason for the different width slices is simply because of the space between the slats. If you had your knife up against one side then cut the next one with the blade against the same slat on other side it will only be the width that slat as opposed if you were in middle each time. Think of it when you cut a slab or ribs into individual ribs. If you're not in center of each rib than thickness will vary.
I have a bread cutting board without the slicer guides. There’s a slatted oak “board” with attached cross slats beneath and the crumbs fall into the metal tray it sits in. Yes, there are cut marks on the wood (because it’s a *cutting* board!), but no splinters. I really don’t need guides. Sometimes a longer knife helps. I happen to have a longer serrated knife meant for cutting large melons, and that works well for large round loaves.
An electric knife is the best thing ever for cutting bread! I have a Presto slicing guide (the one with the high-low prongs) that I've owned and used several times a week for over 20 years now, and can't say enough good things about that slicing guide - it holds the bread at an angle, which makes for more even slicing.
I have bamboo bread board and the major problem is all the bamboo products are compressed pieces glued into whatever shape. So if you wash them ,you cant soak or the bamboo sucks up the water, retains it, and after awhile it splits and seperates. Its only good for a cheap short term. It will fall apart on you, not like a decent piece of wood.
I have the plastic model. The sides snap into the base to stabilize them. The "adjustable" width is cutting every slot, every other slot, or every third slot. I use a very long bread knife so I don't have to saw back and forth too much.
I have the bamboo one and honestly have not noticed the splinters. Maybe there are and I haven't noticed! Ahhh I will definitely pay more attention. I don't use the knife that came with it because it is too short. I bought a longer, thinner one and it works great.
I used to have a plastic one (not as cheap as the one you have here) that I used to cut fresh bread evenly, it worked pretty good. after it broke I just started cutting it using a Victorinox bread knife and eyeballing it.
Right on time again 🤘🤘😎 when are you going to collaborate with jacey and Brandon and are you willing to review desks gadgets? Plus when can we get to see your setup and behind the scenes. Sorry for the long comments but your videos are amazing!
I have the bamboo one, but mine didn't come with knife. I've never had splinters because I align the knife with the edge of the guide and take my time.
I have one similar to the Bamboo one, but it came with two knives, one long and one short. No splinters from the edges and a few cut marks, but that was only when cutting harder bread. I have had mine for over 5 yrs now, and I use it daily. NO issues.
Note, James, marks on cutting boards are normal, and every time you point out that the cutting board is getting marked up it bugs me, because the entire point of a cutting board is the knife cuts the cutting board instead of getting dulled. Marks on the cutting board are not a flaw to be pointed out. Splinters, on the other hand, ARE a problem. Cutting boards should acquire cut marks, not splinters.
Whenever I make homemade bread, I use my Presto bread slicing guide. It's an older model, but it's always worked well for me. You choose the size by skipping grooves
We have a different bread slicing guide. It folds up compactly and helps with slicing bread machine bread. Instead of multiple guide rails, it only has one. The thickness of the slice is dependent on where the end plate is placed. You push your bread to the end plate and saw your knife through the very narrow guide, no room for knife to wobble. Push the bread forward to slice the next slice. So one slice at a time. It has rubber feet so it doesn’t move too much but crumbs are still the issue. It’s plastic so you still mark-up the base. It seems to do the job.
actually bought the bamboo one in august. pretty good except the guide isnt tall enough in my opinion and the knife still had a bur left on it. burs are excess metal on the blade from the sharpening process which are supposed to be removed
I have both plastic and bamboo. Both gave splinters and marred the bottom. Just get a good sharp bread knife and practice. FB groups have folks use electric knife, or a deli slicer if they aren’t just bread knife.
Hand-slicing bread is fine when the loaf is new, but as it gets towards the end and there is less to grip hand slicing can become difficult when the loaf is tall.
As someone who loves to cook, I once tried out a bamboo cutting board. It promptly went into the trash after easily cutting and splintering. I have 2 plastic ones that are good quality, and have been used for years without any issues. I personally eyeball my slices and I'm still alive lol I wonder if a stainless steel cutting guide would be better, with a plastic board base?
I have the bamboo one myself and have the same complaints about it. In general it is just ok. I think it needs a removable board in it to keep it from getting too damaged.
maybe also try those handheld rotary slicers? kinda like delic slicers but manual rotate. also see if you can cut meat with them even though that's not the point
You need to pair this with a test of various bread knives. I use a much longer bread knife, like 18 inches, allows for long soft pulls that don't tug on the bread.
Thanks James, I am going to be hearing you sawing with the cheap white one in my nightmares tonight, that screech..omg 😂 still better than free toothpicks with the bamboo one
If you have an electric carving knife, it works really well for slicing bread and especially well with slicing guides because you don't have to push down hard on it.
The beauty of an uncut, artisan loaf of bread is that it's NOT uniform and industrially cut and perfect like white sandwich bread. There's a joy in taking something wholesome and good and cutting it with your own hand and just enjoying the process. Tear it with your hands if you want, it's good bread!
I've had the Bambusi for 3 years and haven't had any problem with it. You get a few scrapes but I've never gotten splinters in my bread. I usually use a different knife with it though. You just have to get into the habit of going down the center of the slot instead of running the knife down the side of the slat.
The one situation I can see a guide for cutting bread useful is for people who has light essential tremors, and even then I think it'd just be better to have something more automatic rather than just a guide like that.... but perhaps there is some other application I'm not seeing? xD
Most places where i live have professional bread slicers in store! Even automatic ones for costumers to use by themselves.. (with loads of safety measures!)
I'm not sure about self-serve where I live, but the bakery chain I've been going to slices the bread for you, so I much prefer that. Otherwise, I just wing it slicing bread on my own without any of these silly gadgets!
I like mine. I've got a couple different ones, in different bathrooms. They are smaller than most bath mats. Accept that or don't. That freaked me out the first time I bought one. As a result, they are more suited to shower stalls than bathtubs. They aren't soft and cozy on the feet. That's a deal breaker for many people. They require a very level floor. If your floor isn't level, it won't sit flat. They will slide easily on tile without a rug gripper pad underneath. The ones I have/ have seen, come with an underpad. They can get dirty if walked on/ in the path of foot traffic. Lighter colors will show dirt very easily. To clean them, clean right when you see the dirt. Microfiber cloths are the best. If you can't get a stain out, super fine grit sand paper will sand it out. Some brands come with the sand paper. All of those things are likely the reason for the reviews. And they can get cracked - one of mine arrived that way so I had to get a replacement. But with proper use, as a drying mat/ rug, I've had no issues. But they absorb water really well and really quickly. The floor, underneath, doesn't get wet. And the surface of the mat isn't slippery. That's the reason to get one, if you are looking. If the previously mentioned issues are deal breakers, you likely won't be happy. I even have a small stone for next to the sink, for my dish scrubber/ soap. The goal of them is to absorb water quickly.
Yeah, when the $30 model comes with a knife and a crumb tray and all that, you can't really expect that it's actually high quality. The knife is probably $10-15 of the price, and just the fact that it's _bigger_ is enough to make up much of the rest of the difference, not to mention it being bamboo vs plastic, but that doesn't mean that it is sealed properly, or even very well put together bamboo, which it clearly isn't. If I absolutely needed a gadget for helping cut bread slices for whatever reason, I'd go with the cheapo plastic one, maybe get something to put under it to help it grip to the counter better, and replace it if it starts to get damaged, and still be able to go through 4-6 before hitting the cost of one of those bamboo ones, and never have to risk getting splinters in my bread. But yeah, just eyeballing it is probably fine for the majority of people, although I do certainly know that there are people out there with disabilities or impairments that would make these relatively useful, so it's worth knowing which one is better value, at least.
I think sometimes we forget that these silly gadgets are usually made for people with disabilities and any extras they sell to "regular" people is just icing on the cake
@@hectorg5809 that's one thing I appreciate about Barry Lewis' kitchen gadget videos, he always makes sure to bring up that some of the gadgets may be made to help people with disabilities and other such issues before he starts.
Ive always used my el cheapo meat slicer for slicing bread. Much easier to dial in the thickness, no knife to worry about, and best of all... no splinters!
While I'm not a fan of the plastic one (I've had several) they do tend to work just a little bit better if you don't put the end plate in upside down :)
I have a different wooden bread slicer--not bamboo--and it never splintered. It also didn't fold over or have a crumb catcher. I used my own much longer bread knife and let the edge guide the knife for even slices. One of the big things most people don't know is that you're supposed to flip a bread loaf over and start the cut from the bottom where the crust is usually the hardest. That way by the time you get to the bottom of the cut, you're using a much lighter touch and don't score the bottom of the slicer nearly as badly as you would otherwise.
I think the plastic one could be "adjustable" if you cut using every other slicing groove. But it still looks like a piece of crap.
I did think that too 👍
So right. For 4.99 buy a cutting board. Hopefully someone has a good knife as well.
Six sizes advertised as four.
I immediately had the same thought.
For $5 though now that $20 is what $5 got you in the 90s… I mean, what do you expect?
Best thing since sliced bread.
better
Literally lol
As someone who grew up eating homemade bread, and currently makes my own bread, I just use the knife and hope for the best that the slice is how I like it lol. I'm still alive and happily eating Imperfect sized slices. 😂
Hercules reference?
I don't slice my bread. I tear it apart like an animal. 🤣 🤣
Best sliced bread thing?
We have the bamboo bread slicer, and the splinters are a thing. As for the uneven slices, the knife blade is thinner than the slots. You have to make sure you align the blade consistently on each cut; i.e., on the left or right side of each slot.
Pro tip: Electric knife
You just got to slide some fine cut steel wool in the fingers to fix the splinters. Super easy solution.
Your final conclusion was my initial reaction, for the vast majority of people these gadgets are unnecessary. Perhaps an electric slicer, one that slice different things, cooked meats, cheese, bread etcetera might be a better alternative if you really need help slicing bread
"unnecessary" ... that's a euphemism ... :)
Well these products are not for those who have perfect control over their hand movements. The point of the bread slicers is to give those people control. I personally cannot slice straight for my life. I would make great use of this.
@@MrMega200 I see. Thanks for the info. Good to know.
I bake my own bread in the winter and have never required anything to help me slice the bread consistently. Not to mention that with my serrated knife, I do not have to saw back and forth to cut a slice but simply use one full slicing motion that cuts from top to bottom without much effort. If I really want perfect slices, I will use my electric slicer that I use to slice ham and roasts, it gives me perfect slices of bread and I can slice up an entire loaf in seconds.
If you make the same bread as in the video, i'm sorry to say that is not bread.
@@66Renchanyou are free to consider them to be low quality or weird types of bread. But they are definitely bread by any normal definition of bread.
@@66Renchanhave you never had handmade bread?
... can't believe y'all are throwing bread to the troll.
Please don't feed the trolls.
🫤
Have you tried slicing the bread upside down? Cutting through the bottom flat part of the loaf first?
We had a bamboo slicer, it wasn't that brand though. It was hard to keep clean, especially when used for quick breads that can be sticky, like chocolate chip, or glazed breads. And it soon cracked, and did splinter too. Frankly, it was worse than useless.
I wondered about that, too, it's wood, how can you ever get it properly, food-safe, clean? (for the record, I feel the same way about wooden spoons & such)
I've seen some well made plastic ones that originally came with 90s bread makers at the thrift store. That could be an option too.
@mst3kanita I have the thicker plastic one from the 90's and love to use it with an electric knife.
It just takes a piece of steel wool to smooth off the splinters and prevent it from happening again. It's likely to have cracked because you didn't treat the wood with food safe oil once a month. All wood fails when it loses the protective oils applied from the factory.
@@MrMega200 First, bamboo isn't wood. It is used like wood, but it is actually a grass, not a wood.
Second, sanding doesn't help, since the splinters are caused by the knife used to cut the bread. You can sand them away, but more will form when you use the slicer again. The splintering is caused by the structure of the bamboo itself. Unlike wood, it's much more prone to splitting along the grain. It's the same property that allows flax stems to be separated into fibers to make linen. And the lack of oiling was not the cause of the crack, it was the result of the bamboo's natural tendency to split.
your timing couldn’t have been more perfect. I was just looking at bread slicing guides you just save me $$. I can’t tell you since I found your channel about 2-3 years ago and I’ve watched all your videos since then. How much money you save me. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work keep doing what you’re doing but I’m still waiting for you to do Debbie Myers green bags and boxes. I want to know if those really work.
Never seen the boxes but the bags do work. However, i don't know if there are cheaper options or even a homemade option that works just as good
I believe that when the cheap one says adjustable thickness, it means that you could cut in 0.5", 1", 1.5" and 2" thicknesses.
Yeah, "adjustable thickness" as in, you can just skip over slots. They also claimed it was "beautifully designed", so we can already assume they're willing to stretch the truth a bit.
That jalapeno bread looks good. In all my years, my parents and then my brothers and I have never used a slicing guide. We cut the Italian bread by hand. Sesame seeds go flying. Just part of the fun. I never even knew these things existed.
So glad you did this episode, I was just looking at the bamboo one. You've helped me out more than once, I appreciate it!
Woke up feeling extremely nauseous just now. Played your video and I feel a bit better, they always help me relax and calm down. Thank you !!🎉
I love Amazon's category system, #1 in the 14-16 inch bamboo bread slicer w/ knife included on Wednesdays.
on the small one, couldn’t you just cut every other opening to make it thicker slices?
I think, that you are right
You could but then every slice would be an inch thick. That is some really thick bread slices.
Take a shot of bread everytime James says the word "cheap" 🤣 Happy Labor Day, Happy Monday 😊
I can't imagine a universe where i would be tempted to buy either of these. 😂 Great video as always!
Agreed across the board!
No splinters just microplastics😊
I tend to be a bit OCD about many things but the size of sliced bread isn’t one! Hand slicing works!!!
I have the bamboo one here and its ok...I have not had any splintering, but i think Bamboo, the nature of that wood, definitely causes large splinters along the length of the grain. So I can definitely see how it would be a problem if they arent doing proper QA for them.
(Easy fix though, is to go through and sand it, or make use of Amazon's return policy and look for alternative options)
I bake my own bread, and do "eyeball" it for slices, but if you want consistent and fast slices in the morning (if you are gettinf ready for work asap) these do come in handy for that, which really has been the best use for me.
I have the bamboo one and there are splinters all over the place which is bad.
I like that you proved, it's not really necessary 😊 I was wondering, if the sound from the plastic could be eliminated with a spray of olive oil?
Splinters=extra fibre 😂
Wouldn't want the plastic ones in any case. A little wood fiber would pass through you with no problems but plastics don't as easily and get stuck. Not to mention the effect of plastic particles in a human body is largely unknown.
I've been using the Bambusi one for two years now. I love it! Yes, you do make cuts in the bottom if you cut down too far. Bamboo is soft. But mine does not show any signs of giving out. I've never had splinters.
I agree, James, slicing the bread without the bread slicing gadgets is the way to go. I have a good bread slicing serated kniife and in some situations I use my electric kitchen knife. 😊
We have a version of the bamboo slicer... we don't have splinters, but I think ours is a different brand. Also, we use it for bread we make in the bread machine. It definitely helps
I'm so glad you do this, so I don't have to waste my low-income money!
Thank you, James, for testing those for me. I think the problem is that I'm quite short and I can only see about 3/4 of the loaf I'm trying to cut. I'm gonna have a go and prop a mirror behind the loaf. Maybe it will help me keep the knife straight😂 I also bought a longer knife, see where that gets me. But thank you for taking the time to test them. Glad I didn't buy the expensive one, because I was tempted
I’m short too so I prefer slicing bread on the kitchen table rather than the counter because it is lower
@@NeitherSparky I don't have one. My kitchen is too small for a table. Guess I could buy a stool. Ridiculous really🤣 as is my mirror. I'll probably end up buy an electric bread slicer. It'll take up room but will get used daily. Who'd have thought we are at such a disadvantage🤣
This review couldn't have come at a better time since I was considering these two after just getting a bread maker.
love your videos so much! keep up the good stuff man
The reviews keep coming! Well done
I only use the bamboo one for white bread from the bread maker. That bread comes out very tall and is difficult to cut it without the guides since it will wobble. I wouldn't use it for Italian bread or any on the breads you tested with.
Love this video.... Helps me out a lot. Are there any more expensive bread slicers ?
A good knife is the best bread slicer, there´s no need for these products anywhere
As a tip: Flip your bread upside down and you're going to get better bread slices. The top of breads are typically crusty and you'll smush the bread when you start your cut. the bottoms are softer and your cut can start without you crushing the bread.
Bamboo is not good in the kitchen unless it’s a steamer. You are better to just use a nice bread knife an a cutting board!
The reason for the different width slices is simply because of the space between the slats. If you had your knife up against one side then cut the next one with the blade against the same slat on other side it will only be the width that slat as opposed if you were in middle each time. Think of it when you cut a slab or ribs into individual ribs. If you're not in center of each rib than thickness will vary.
I have a bread cutting board without the slicer guides. There’s a slatted oak “board” with attached cross slats beneath and the crumbs fall into the metal tray it sits in. Yes, there are cut marks on the wood (because it’s a *cutting* board!), but no splinters. I really don’t need guides. Sometimes a longer knife helps. I happen to have a longer serrated knife meant for cutting large melons, and that works well for large round loaves.
The thing about most kitchen gadgets is that, as long as you have two working hands, _you never need them._
splinters in bread is a deal breaker
Can you imagine making a sandwich for a little one and they get a splinter in their mouth?? Should be taken off the market!!!
An electric knife is the best thing ever for cutting bread! I have a Presto slicing guide (the one with the high-low prongs) that I've owned and used several times a week for over 20 years now, and can't say enough good things about that slicing guide - it holds the bread at an angle, which makes for more even slicing.
Cutting board, sharp knife, and keen eyes is all I need. Just another gadget to create more clutter that I don't need. Thanks for the review!
for you maybe, I have terrible coordination and can't make straight cuts in my bread even with an electric slicer lmao
I have bamboo bread board and the major problem is all the bamboo products are compressed pieces glued into whatever shape. So if you wash them ,you cant soak or the bamboo sucks up the water, retains it, and after awhile it splits and seperates. Its only good for a cheap short term. It will fall apart on you, not like a decent piece of wood.
I have the plastic model. The sides snap into the base to stabilize them. The "adjustable" width is cutting every slot, every other slot, or every third slot. I use a very long bread knife so I don't have to saw back and forth too much.
I have the bamboo one and honestly have not noticed the splinters. Maybe there are and I haven't noticed! Ahhh I will definitely pay more attention. I don't use the knife that came with it because it is too short. I bought a longer, thinner one and it works great.
Regardless of the results the main takeaway I got from this is that I want some bread
I used to have a plastic one (not as cheap as the one you have here) that I used to cut fresh bread evenly, it worked pretty good. after it broke I just started cutting it using a Victorinox bread knife and eyeballing it.
Glad you did this. I'd be sending back the wooden one. No need for an update lol. Splinters are a no go for me
So its not the best thing since sliced bread.!
Who needs bread slices with perfectly parallel sides anyway? Cut it by hand!
Thanks as always for the video!!
Right on time again 🤘🤘😎 when are you going to collaborate with jacey and Brandon and are you willing to review desks gadgets? Plus when can we get to see your setup and behind the scenes. Sorry for the long comments but your videos are amazing!
My mind has been corrupted by the internet. Bambusi made me giggle too much 😂🤭
You definitely did better without either one of them!
I have the bamboo one, but mine didn't come with knife. I've never had splinters because I align the knife with the edge of the guide and take my time.
I was looking for a slicer but not now . Great video thanks. I will stick to free handing it.
I got this this one for my husband( the more expensive one) it has worked great no issues!
Best thing since a sliced bread Freakin' Reviews video. 😄
I have one similar to the Bamboo one, but it came with two knives, one long and one short. No splinters from the edges and a few cut marks, but that was only when cutting harder bread. I have had mine for over 5 yrs now, and I use it daily. NO issues.
I want to know which one you have
@@vegangelist, I have no idea who the manufacturer is, I got it years ago. sorry
Note, James, marks on cutting boards are normal, and every time you point out that the cutting board is getting marked up it bugs me, because the entire point of a cutting board is the knife cuts the cutting board instead of getting dulled. Marks on the cutting board are not a flaw to be pointed out. Splinters, on the other hand, ARE a problem. Cutting boards should acquire cut marks, not splinters.
This was very helpful, thank you.
Whenever I make homemade bread, I use my Presto bread slicing guide. It's an older model, but it's always worked well for me. You choose the size by skipping grooves
We have a different bread slicing guide. It folds up compactly and helps with slicing bread machine bread. Instead of multiple guide rails, it only has one. The thickness of the slice is dependent on where the end plate is placed. You push your bread to the end plate and saw your knife through the very narrow guide, no room for knife to wobble. Push the bread forward to slice the next slice. So one slice at a time. It has rubber feet so it doesn’t move too much but crumbs are still the issue. It’s plastic so you still mark-up the base. It seems to do the job.
actually bought the bamboo one in august. pretty good except the guide isnt tall enough in my opinion and the knife still had a bur left on it. burs are excess metal on the blade from the sharpening process which are supposed to be removed
I have both plastic and bamboo. Both gave splinters and marred the bottom. Just get a good sharp bread knife and practice. FB groups have folks use electric knife, or a deli slicer if they aren’t just bread knife.
Hand-slicing bread is fine when the loaf is new, but as it gets towards the end and there is less to grip hand slicing can become difficult when the loaf is tall.
As someone who loves to cook, I once tried out a bamboo cutting board. It promptly went into the trash after easily cutting and splintering. I have 2 plastic ones that are good quality, and have been used for years without any issues.
I personally eyeball my slices and I'm still alive lol
I wonder if a stainless steel cutting guide would be better, with a plastic board base?
I saw one with a steel rope and a very short measuring ruler one. Not sure if I can still find one...
I have the bamboo one myself and have the same complaints about it. In general it is just ok. I think it needs a removable board in it to keep it from getting too damaged.
maybe also try those handheld rotary slicers? kinda like delic slicers but manual rotate. also see if you can cut meat with them even though that's not the point
Had a wooden bagel cutter, did the same thing, splinters and cuts the wood. I opted for a plastic one works fine and the noise is just that.
You need to pair this with a test of various bread knives. I use a much longer bread knife, like 18 inches, allows for long soft pulls that don't tug on the bread.
Which knife do you use?
Thanks James, I am going to be hearing you sawing with the cheap white one in my nightmares tonight, that screech..omg 😂 still better than free toothpicks with the bamboo one
I am very glad I watched this. Splinters, especially BAMBO splinters, are something that make this a deal breaker.
I can just imagine the microplastics that 'bread slicer' sheds as the knife is going between the slats.
I guess four sizes means you can cut the bread to single slot thickness, double slot (use the second slot from the end), etc
I don't eat bread anymore since cutting out grains/carbs but when I did slice bread I cut it by hand.
If you have an electric carving knife, it works really well for slicing bread and especially well with slicing guides because you don't have to push down hard on it.
im sure you also get tons of plastic bits ground off of the plastic one too, theyre just not as noticable
The beauty of an uncut, artisan loaf of bread is that it's NOT uniform and industrially cut and perfect like white sandwich bread. There's a joy in taking something wholesome and good and cutting it with your own hand and just enjoying the process. Tear it with your hands if you want, it's good bread!
Yay! A new video, I'm excited. Lol ❤
I recently started baking sandwich bread what a convenient suprise 😊😊
Presto used to make a bread slicing guide in the 90’s. Still use it to this day. Plastic but well made.
You should try either the Eezi-Slice Breadboard or a more expensive option the Zassenhaus Manual Bread Slicer.
If the zassenhaus is anything like their manual coffee grinders (which we have), then it is very pricey but beautiful and designed to last a lifetime.
I've had the Bambusi for 3 years and haven't had any problem with it. You get a few scrapes but I've never gotten splinters in my bread. I usually use a different knife with it though. You just have to get into the habit of going down the center of the slot instead of running the knife down the side of the slat.
That’s a cool poster in the background! 👍🏻
The one situation I can see a guide for cutting bread useful is for people who has light essential tremors, and even then I think it'd just be better to have something more automatic rather than just a guide like that.... but perhaps there is some other application I'm not seeing? xD
Bro is going to be mad when he finds out you can buy bread that is already sliced...
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Right when i was in the market. Sweet!
Most places where i live have professional bread slicers in store! Even automatic ones for costumers to use by themselves.. (with loads of safety measures!)
I'm not sure about self-serve where I live, but the bakery chain I've been going to slices the bread for you, so I much prefer that. Otherwise, I just wing it slicing bread on my own without any of these silly gadgets!
Moving your hands like Billy Mays on the Bambusi Bread Slicer box 😉
I have the bamboo and a large plastic bread knife. Works great.
Nothing like fresh bamboo splinters on your breakfast toast!!
Hey James! I’ve been wondering about stone mats for the bathroom but I’ve yet to see a good review. If you could please and thank you.
I like mine. I've got a couple different ones, in different bathrooms.
They are smaller than most bath mats. Accept that or don't. That freaked me out the first time I bought one. As a result, they are more suited to shower stalls than bathtubs.
They aren't soft and cozy on the feet. That's a deal breaker for many people.
They require a very level floor. If your floor isn't level, it won't sit flat.
They will slide easily on tile without a rug gripper pad underneath. The ones I have/ have seen, come with an underpad.
They can get dirty if walked on/ in the path of foot traffic. Lighter colors will show dirt very easily. To clean them, clean right when you see the dirt. Microfiber cloths are the best. If you can't get a stain out, super fine grit sand paper will sand it out. Some brands come with the sand paper.
All of those things are likely the reason for the reviews.
And they can get cracked - one of mine arrived that way so I had to get a replacement. But with proper use, as a drying mat/ rug, I've had no issues.
But they absorb water really well and really quickly. The floor, underneath, doesn't get wet. And the surface of the mat isn't slippery.
That's the reason to get one, if you are looking.
If the previously mentioned issues are deal breakers, you likely won't be happy.
I even have a small stone for next to the sink, for my dish scrubber/ soap.
The goal of them is to absorb water quickly.
Yeah, when the $30 model comes with a knife and a crumb tray and all that, you can't really expect that it's actually high quality. The knife is probably $10-15 of the price, and just the fact that it's _bigger_ is enough to make up much of the rest of the difference, not to mention it being bamboo vs plastic, but that doesn't mean that it is sealed properly, or even very well put together bamboo, which it clearly isn't. If I absolutely needed a gadget for helping cut bread slices for whatever reason, I'd go with the cheapo plastic one, maybe get something to put under it to help it grip to the counter better, and replace it if it starts to get damaged, and still be able to go through 4-6 before hitting the cost of one of those bamboo ones, and never have to risk getting splinters in my bread.
But yeah, just eyeballing it is probably fine for the majority of people, although I do certainly know that there are people out there with disabilities or impairments that would make these relatively useful, so it's worth knowing which one is better value, at least.
I think sometimes we forget that these silly gadgets are usually made for people with disabilities and any extras they sell to "regular" people is just icing on the cake
@@hectorg5809 that's one thing I appreciate about Barry Lewis' kitchen gadget videos, he always makes sure to bring up that some of the gadgets may be made to help people with disabilities and other such issues before he starts.
I have the bamboo one and threw the knife out as it was horrible but otherwise I still use this today and have had it for 3 years
Ive always used my el cheapo meat slicer for slicing bread. Much easier to dial in the thickness, no knife to worry about, and best of all... no splinters!
The number of slots is the number of slice sizes. Thin is one slot, then two slots for thicker and so on.
I think the grocery sells bread already sliced! Amazing!
What did you do with all of the sliced bread?
Love the videos bro
I have the Bamboo one and also got splinters on my 1st AND ONLY Use. That concerned me enough to not use it again.
While I'm not a fan of the plastic one (I've had several) they do tend to work just a little bit better if you don't put the end plate in upside down :)
I have a different wooden bread slicer--not bamboo--and it never splintered. It also didn't fold over or have a crumb catcher. I used my own much longer bread knife and let the edge guide the knife for even slices. One of the big things most people don't know is that you're supposed to flip a bread loaf over and start the cut from the bottom where the crust is usually the hardest. That way by the time you get to the bottom of the cut, you're using a much lighter touch and don't score the bottom of the slicer nearly as badly as you would otherwise.
Actually you start side on, then you dont squash the light loaves.