Very sturdy professional feel. Comes with a replacement wire blade. Adjustable depth blade for adjusting cheese slice thickness. Balanced heavy toward the head of the slicer, handle seems a little short in my medium sized man hands (5' 10" 180 lbs). Cuts very well. No hesitation, no irregularities, no problem. Hard cheese (cheddar) and soft cheese blends, it cuts them all evenly and comfortably. This is a great purchase. 4 Stars because the handle feels small and thin in my hand, but the cutter works great.