Hamilton Beach 74250 Electric Knife Set

Overview

Grasp the handle, pull the trigger and draw the knife in a straight line: the two serrated blades saw back and forth at high speed so the slicing is done for you. Hamilton Beach pairs that power head with a stainless steel fork and a molded storage case that holds the set together between uses. The stainless blades are made to cut without sharpening and lift out for cleaning.

Holiday carving is the job here, and the trigger-and-draw motion takes the effort out of thick roasts, ham, turkey and artisan bread. The fork lets you go from board to platter without hunting for another tool, and the case holds the blades and fork in one place. The limits are the cord, which ties you to an outlet, and the blades, which should be hand washed even though the fork can go in the dishwasher.

Who it's for

Cooks who host and carve whole roasts, hams or loaves and want the slicing done by the blade instead of the wrist. The fork and molded case suit someone who wants the carving tools stored as a set. Skip it if the carving happens away from a power outlet or if hand washing blades after every use is a deal breaker.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Slice quality comes from drawing the knife in one straight line and letting the reciprocating blades work, so a steady hand matters more than pressure. Thick roasts and crusty bread reward a slow, even pass, while forcing the blade or sawing back and forth tears the surface. The serrated edge grips the crust instead of sliding, and the stainless blades stay sharp without maintenance.

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