Strange Henckels Cutlery - Anyone Identify?

Can you please tell me the intended purpose of the Henckels Friodur #53 3 1/2*. I have had it for years but never was certain about the reason for th design. When purchased I assumed it was for cutting cheese but it seems not so great for that purpose. Is there something else? It is too good to throw away but too weird to figure out.


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Probably for those fancy looking slices on tomatoes or cucumbers,,,,

I'm thinking carrots

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Hey - that looks like the first razor I tried honing...;)

I'm thinking it's a form of julienne knife. Interesting!

It is for making fancy garnishes. Flowers from veggies etc.

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Originally Posted by Hirlau

Probably for those fancy looking slices on tomatoes or cucumbers,,,,

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Yeah, what Hirlau said.

But, I sure wouldn't want to set the bevel on it!! :rofl2:

Pickle slicer :<0)

It definitely looks like a decorating knife.

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Now if somebody could tell me how to turn this thing off !

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And NO a little force doesn't do it. That's how I got it to come on :<0)

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Originally Posted by 10Pups

Now if somebody could tell me how to turn this thing off...

And NO a little force doesn't do it. That's how I got it to come on :<0)

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Try julienning the handle until the blade cools off.

Thanks for the carrot/cuke and julienne suggestions - sure didn't work as a cheese slicer. Seems obvious now. I guess I will toss the Cuisinart and the Kitchenaid processors. :D

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Originally Posted by 10Pups

Pickle slicer :<0)

It definitely looks like a decorating knife.

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Now if somebody could tell me how to turn this thing off !

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And NO a little force doesn't do it. That's how I got it to come on :<0)

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may the force be with you 10Pups