The product was received damaged. The seller promptly replaced it with a different model and informed me that his company was droping the marble cheese slicer because of it's problems. The product was not manufactured in a quality manner. The slicing handle hole in the base, was drilled to large so that the handle wobbled. It's weight contributed to the damage received during shipping. The manufacturer could have a better shipping package and packaging to prevent damage. I will not buy another Prodyne product.