always wanted a commercial slicer and after searching and reviewing many others i decided on this one and have not been disapointed so far (bought for xmas) this is no cheap made slicer, its heavy, 52 lbs. so it does not slide when using. the 10" blade is great for slicing bigger rolls of deli meat ect. its easy to clean but you should put it someplace where you will keep it because as i said it is heavy. ive sliced deli meats and cheeses, breads, veggies, anything i can slice. the price was affordable and the machine is comparable to some costing twice the price. even though it fits well on my kitchen counter i purchased a small stainless steel prep table with wheels to keep it on so i can roll it where i want. if you want an excellent slicer, i suggest you bypass the smaller cheaper ones and check this one out, you will be pleased.