With 100 watts of power, the Hamilton Beach Electric Knife should handle any carving job, but use a heavier old fashioned knife for food that needs chopping. This won't cut through bones unless they're very small, and isn't designed for vegetables with a hard rind like squash. The knife should cut through the food effortlessly -- too much downward pressure can cause the blades to flex and fill the gap between with bits of food, bringing a halt to the clean cut the knife normally provides.

Blades pop out of the power pack handle for cleaning, but removing and replacing them can be tricky. If limited dexterity due to arthritis or other problems is your reason for purchase, you may find this knife a difficult machine to maintain. Cleaning the 7-1/2 inch serrated knife blades should be done by hand, not in the dishwasher. The carving fork in the set can go through the machine without problems.

In general, it's a good electric knife but not heavy duty, and the 7-1/2 inch cut is a little short for home baking.

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The knife's biggest feature is the fact that it's cordless and comes with a recharging station. This comes in really handy if your holiday traditions involve carving the turkey on the dining room table instead of 4 feet away from the outlet in the kitchen.

The Sonic Blade comes with two different knife blades that are both easily interchangeable depending on what you need to cut. The main knife boasts a "5-in-1" design, able to cut meats, veggies, fish, fruit, or items requiring small precision detail. The second knife in the set is a "micro-slicer," designed to cut lighter types of foods like bread or cheese.

Both blades are made from high quality stainless steel and are serrated along the entire edge of the knife. And they're conveniently sized, too. When attached to the handle, the knife roughly measures 10 x 8 x 12 inches. Plus, you'll like that the blades are dishwasher safe.

Its handle comes with a non-slip grip coating on the outside, as well as a safety locking mechanism near the power switch.

However, it seems that this knife isn't meant for everyday use. The battery life isn't as long as we'd like to see, and the weight isn't that light either. But if this is going to be used primarily for holidays and special occasions, you shouldn't have any complaints.

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Say, for instance, if you want a smaller, contoured grip to hold, and will be using an electric knife to cut lighter food objects such as fish and bread, then the SlimGrip will be a good purchase. The saw-tooth serrations work great for bread products. Plus, it features a trigger safety lock, so you don't accidentally slice off more than just your next piece of toast.

On the other hand, if you need a heavy-duty electric knife to use on tough meats and bone, it might not be the best choice for you. The SlimGrip's blade will wobble too much to keep a steady cut going because it's thin. Also, some customers have complained that small chunks of meat make their way into the crevasse between the blade and the handle, making it very difficult and annoying to clean. Although, it's dishwasher safe, so the rest of it shouldn't be hard to clean at all.

If you're in the first camp, and you check the retail price, you'll probably agree it's quite a bargain. Looking for something more sturdy? Check out the Cuisinart electric knife instead.

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Luckily we've got this electric fillet knife set from Rapala. It will surely do the trick. What with its interchangeable 6 and 7.5 inch stainless steel blades.

And don't forget its versatile go-anywhere power supply that can be used in a 12V lighter plug, a standard 110V AC socket, or a 12V battery via the included clips.

The set includes a cutting board and storage case for easy toting.

If you fancy a cordless model instead, you'll find that in our link below as well.

Let us know how the meal works out.

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The blades are interchangeable. This set comes with a bread knife and a carving blade, both of which are made from high quality stainless steel.

Its handle is ergonomically designed and "southpaw friendly," since there aren't any predetermined grip characteristics. Turning it on and off is easy too. Just push a simple button, and you're ready to carve away.

Cuisinart's electric knife also comes with a nice-looking wooden butcher block for easy storage, which also features a safety lock mechanism. This way it can be stored safely in any drawer or cabinet. And when you're ready to use it, make sure your outlet is no more than 4 feet away, since that's how long the cord measures.

Comes with a three-year limited warranty.

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