Hamilton Beach 74275 Chrome Classic Electric Knife with Case, Black
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 List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $16.99 Availability: unspecified 
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Product Description
Electric Knife
Details
- Compact case neatly stores everything
- Easily carves meats and slices breads
- Stainless steel blades and carving fork
Filed under:
Corded Electric Knife
Rating
Although this knife looks good and cuts well, the trigger you pull when cutting is quite awkward and I found it difficut to cut any meat without feeling strain on my hand and arm. After carving a large roast I was exhausted! I don’t recommend this product to anyone and threw it away.
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We owned this knife for one day, then took it back.
The pros:
It’s electric
The Cons:
I used it to carve a boneless cooked pork roast, turkey and pre-sliced ham. I didn’t attempt to cut through bone or gristle.
Design: ergonomically poorly designed; poorly balanced, heavy in weight without being sturdy in performance or power; blades wobble even after being inserted properly and then reinserted just to make sure. The more you use it, the more they wobble.
Motor: Gives off a tremendous amount of heat making the unit almost difficult to hold; seems motor is underpowered.
On Button: If your hands get the least bit greasy it’s very easy for your trigger finger and supporting fingers to slip dangerously close to the blades. I attribute this to the poor balance of the knife and poorly designed handle.
Recommendation: Don’t buy this. Consider the Black & Decker slim line model, which I have owned in the past and intend to purchase again. My old B & D gave up the ghost after many years of service, primarily since I cut through some frozen desserts.
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I bought this knife to replace one that was an antique. (It finally failed after over 20 years – switch wore out.)
This is a piece of junk! My first “adventure” with this knife was to cut super thin slices of ham. The blades wobbled (left to right) so bad I could hardly cut the ham at all. It was not controllable. I felt that it was dangerous. I did like the feel in my large hands. If mine wasn’t defective, these should be recalled!
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I purchased this knife after browsing through the different models for 30 minutes. The only reason I decided on this one was because a) I have been happy with Hamilton Beach in the past and b) because it was the most expensive one Zeller’s had (figured if I am not going to be replacing it for another 10 years go with the best of the bunch….keeping in mind that it was only $40). I even gave this machine an easy test run, bread. The blades wobbled, the sound resembled that of a lawn mower and I used two hands to hold it because the base is so large and awkward. I don’t know who’s to blame, Hamilton Beach for making such a poor product or me for bringing it home. I have never been more disappointed with an electric knife.
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I haven’t had any previous experience with electric knives, but I decided to give one a shot for Thanksgiving last year. I only use it once or twice a year and I haven’t had any problems.
I think the knife works fine. There is a technical flaw in the previous reviewer’s comments; you are actually pulling a trigger instead of pushing a button up while trying to slice downward.
I gave away the fork with my set, I found it unsubstantial; I like my heavy All-Clad fork better. Still, I think the set is a good value. The chrome on the handle is a nice touch.
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I shopped at many places and saw many electric knives before I decided to buy this set. I am so glad I waited to make my purchase. The knife is beautiful, and it makes a clean smooth cut. I am impressed with the quality for the price. I loved getting the matching serving fork as an extra in the set. I have used this knife on brisket, ribs, and a prime rib and I am totally satisfied. I highly recommend this set to any and all in need of a beautiful set that works.
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Best looking knife that doesn’t perform to suite me. Purchased as replacement for 15 year old knife worn out knife and saw a good review. Trigger is very awkward. If you have very large hands, you may like the size. It is good looking and has nice case but I do not reccomend for use.
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I was in desperate need of an electric knife that I had been putting off buying for some time. After one too many roasts being destroyed by my hand carving I finally ordered the Hamilton Beach Electric Knife model #74275. The very first time I made a roast after purchasing the electric knife I ran to the closet for my Hamilton Beach which was just sitting there now waiting for me. I plugged it into the wall and rolled up my sleeve. I immediately hit a very disappointing wall. OK, I’m a little older and have arthritis in my hands but it’s not that bad. I found the knife terribly heavy to hold and the handle way too wide to get a comfortable grip. I was getting an ache in my hand. I switched hands. Got the same ache in the other hand. There is no finger indentations to help you hold on to the handle. It’s just a heavy, smoothly rounded handle that you are suppose to hold on to while carving. It didn’t work for me. I managed to get through carving the roast with a great deal of effort and unhappiness. I was sorry that I didn’t pay more attention to the shape of the carving handle. The one on the #74275 is not made with a good grip and it is too heavy for comfort. I would not recommend this to a friend who was searching for an electric knife.
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one of the best deals i have gotten. my wife needed a new knife, this came in a case and out performs the last two that she had!
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I am a woman, and found this knife bulky to use, my arm was exhausted when cutting a roast. This knife has the knife release on the top, so when you are trying to cut, 1 finger is on the trigger, and your thumb fits right on top of the knife release, you had to think about moving your thumb away from that buttom, so it would not release while you are cutting. I may just throw it away and buy a more user friendly model.