This handy little slicer is easy to use and retrieves all of the edible parts of the pineapple with very little effort from me. Our kids get a kick out of watching the pineapple being cut into a fun swirl before digging in and enjoying. The empty shell can be used as a decorative server for cut fruit or drinks. The only problem we've encountered is if we cut the pineapple too close to the top it creates a suction when pulling the cut pineapple out out of its shell which results in the handle disconnecting from the bottom portion of the slicer. I think its a great gadget and have purchased one as a gift for friends.