There are lots of Manual slicers out there that will slice hard products like onions and potatoes, but they dont do a great job on soft products like ripe tomatoes. There are also great manual tomato slicers that work well, but they just cant cut an onion. Thats all about to change Edlund introduces the ARC fruit and vegetable slicer, the first slicer that can cut through an onion or potato with ease, and, slice a very ripe tomato even better. Plus, with our exclusive patent-pending design,you never have to place the product directly on the blades.The unique Pusher/Hopper allows safe and perfect positioning of the product to be sliced, as well as for loading smaller soft products like strawberries for faster bulk slicing. Our quick change blade cartridge with wash guard ensures safe handling and the all stainless steel construction of the ARC will weather any storm. The ARC from Edlund. Even Noah would be impressed. Features Exclusive Patent Pending Design All stainless steel construction NSF Certified Dishwasher safe (Fits in Flight type dishwasher) Available in 3/16 inch, 1/4 inch, and 3/8 inch sizes Unique pusher/hopper keeps fingers away from blades S/S Blade cartridge and pusher assembly removes easily without tools Cartridge wash guard protects operator from cuts Ergonomic two handed design for easier slicing Front load design accepts 1/2 and full pans up to 6 inch high Made in U.S.A.