BLACK+DECKER EK500W Electric Carving Knife 9 Inch
- 9 inch stainless steel blades, straight edge
- Corded electric power, no battery to charge
- 1.5 pound body, ambidextrous handle
- Safety lock button plus trigger on and off
- Blade release button, blades lift out for cleaning
- 2 year limited manufacturer warranty
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A corded carving knife for holiday roasts, bread and craft foam, with a trigger and safety lock that suit either hand. It is hand wash only for the body, so the blades go in the dishwasher and the handle does not.
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ASIN: B01K1JJ80MModel: EK500WCategory: Electric Knives
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Overview
Slice through a roast, a loaf of bread or a block of craft foam with one pass. The stainless steel blades snap into place, an intuitive trigger starts and stops the knife, and a safety lock button holds the power off until you are ready. The Comfort Grip handle is shaped for either hand, and a blade release button lets the blades come out flat for the dishwasher.
Carving at the table is the job here, and the trigger plus safety lock make the knife easy to start and stop without hunting for a switch. Corded power means no charging breaks mid roast. The limit is care: the body is hand wash only, and only the blades are meant for the dishwasher.
Who it's for
Holiday cooks and crafters who cut roasts, loaves or foam and want one tool that handles all three. The cord and the hand wash body make it a poor fit for someone who wants to rinse everything in the dishwasher or work away from an outlet.
Pros and cons
- Straight stainless steel blades slice meat and bread
- Corded power runs without charging
- Trigger turns the knife on and off
- Safety lock button guards against accidental starts
- Body is hand wash only
- Cord limits where you can carve
- Blade length is the only size listed
Performance notes
A straight blade driven back and forth does the cutting, so you guide the knife rather than press down hard. The trigger gives short bursts for delicate cuts and longer runs for a roast, and the safety lock holds the motor off until you press it. Blade changes are a button press, which matters when you move from meat to bread to foam.
Specifications
| Brand | BLACK+DECKER |
|---|---|
| Model | EK500W |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Blade Length | 9 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Item weight | 1.5 pounds |
| Item Length | 9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | White |
| Blade Material | Stainless steel |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Stainless Steel Blade |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Blade Type | Straight |
| Blade Edge | Flat |
| Blade Shape | Straight |
| Item Shape | Straight |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Carving |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand wash only, machine wash |
| Special Features | Manual |
| Style | White |
Frequently asked questions
Can I put the whole electric knife in the dishwasher?
No. The care instructions call for hand washing the body, while the blades release and can lie flat on the top rack of a dishwasher.
Does the knife work for left handed users?
Yes. The handle is listed as ambidextrous, and the trigger and safety lock button are built for either hand.
What can I cut with a straight blade electric knife?
The recommended use is carving, and the description covers meat, bread and craft foam. The straight flat edge suits slicing through those rather than sawing hard materials.
Is the BLACK+DECKER electric carving knife cordless?
No. The power source is corded electric, so it needs an outlet while you carve.