After reading the other comments I decided to order and try this for my self. Afterall, the person complaining about "no blade" wrote his comment with out even trying it. This really does work well and I have 2 more as stocking stuffers. The main advantage is that these are safe for all ages to use and safe to store anywhere with out fear of someone accidently cutting themselves. The only disavantage I see, not really diswasher friendly I fear.