How do vegetable cutters work?

Vegetable cutters use a blade or a metal-shaped piece to cut vegetables. Some products, such as vegetable dicers, cut vegetables into certain-sized pieces. Others chop or slice vegetables and can be adjusted for the size you need.

Are vegetable-cutting tools safe?

Choppers and dicers are generally safe because your hands do not have to come close to the blades while using them. Some vegetable slicers, such as mandolin slicers, present a challenge because your hand has to pass close to the blade while slicing. However, because of this risk, many slicers include a safety guard to make them safer to use.

Can I use a vegetable cutter for any vegetable?

Some products can be used on a variety of vegetables and even fruits. Many slicers, for example, can be used on most types of vegetables. Other products are designed for a specific use, such as an onion chopper. A few products have interchangeable blades that can be switched out for different uses. If you cut a lot of vegetables, you could also consider a kit that contains multiple cutters, such as a dicer, chopper and slicer.