Hamilton Beach 74250 Electric Carving Knife

I purchased this knife to replace a Hamilton Beach electric with swivel blades and a carry type grip with pull up trigger that I have used for many years. I could no longer find that style so went with the "wand" style now sold by almost everyone. This knife set included a guide for bread slicing.

First, this knife was very effective cutting our Turkey for Xmas. No issues on meat. The knife was less effective on the softer items and turned our fresh baked loaf of bread into stuffing material. So +1 for meat and -1 for bread.

Second, this knife is EXTREMELY uncomfortable to use more than seconds at a time. The trigger is awkward and hard to hold in the "on" position in the best of circumstances. When the unit is slippery (e.g. from juices on the meat being carved) it slides back in the hand making operation of the switch almost impossible for someone with adult male hands. With large carving tasks, like the above mentioned Turkey, I need to periodically set the unit down to allow the pain to subside before resuming. The design is ergonomically challenged.

The blades clean-up very well in the dishwasher. The cord is long enough that the knife can be used for either side of the cutting board. This knife would have received 4 stars if it wasn't so difficult to use comfortably. And really, why do you buy and electric knife? A good alternative (albeit more $$) would have been the Hoffritz HZEK1 Electric Knife, but Amazon has apparently discontinued that brand.

This carving set is great for all types of meat...very sharp and clean cuts. I love the speed and cleanliness of the cuts. I wish I could find another like it, as the first one was lent out, and never returned to me. All-in-all a super carving knife set. AAA+++

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