Oxo Good Grips Apple Corer and Divider Reviews

• Durable, easy to use--apple consumption way up at out house!

  
  By A2B21POKQ3N09H on 2002-07-04
  I love this thing! It's durable, easy to use and clean, and it's offset design protects whatever surface you are using it on.

  Since we bought it we now buy twice as many apples as we used to. The kids now snack on fresh apple more often and junk food less often. This alone has made this one of the best return to investment ratio products I've ever bought!

  (My kids are middle-high scholl age--I'd be a ltiile carefuil with younger kids using it--the blades are sharper than they look.)

  I just orderd a second one to keep at my office for quick & healthy afternoon snacks!

  Frankly, I feel no home should be without one of these!
  
  

• Makes it easy!

  
  By A3BUI7OGMGOYZC on 2002-01-20
  Daily use for months now without a problem. It works great on apples and pears, cuts them to 8 equal pieces. The blade side on mine is really sharp, best cleaned with a dish brush (I've cut myself a couple of times on it.) Can't say I'd recommend letting the kids use it. The only criticism I have is sometimes it's hard to remove the core at the center, but otherwise it works really well. In response to one of the other reviews: you should check to see if the stem and the flower end line up to minimize capturing some of the core in your slices. This is especially true if your fruit is somewhat odd shaped--you may have to line up your stroke.
  
  

• I bought 3 different apple dividers; this one was best

  
  By on 2002-11-17
  I recently needed to cut a mountain of apples for a party. I knew that not all apple dividers were created equal and I wanted to have the best one. So I went out and bought three different ones to test before the big day. I wasn't crazy about the OXO's looks (I preferred the sleek stainless steel model I found for triple the price at Williams Sonoma), but in terms of utility--and honestly what other criterion should an apple divider be rated on?--the OXO divider was hands down the best. It slices the apple into 8 slices rather than 12. The fact that it cuts fewer slices makes the divider easier to use. Also the center hole for the core was just slightly larger than on the other two models I tried and that made it so that I needed to do fewer touchups with the knife on the OXO sliced apples. Also, the greater ease of cutting made it easier to cut straight slices, rather than wavy, uneven ones. The rubber handles are good because if you must cut a lot of apples rather than just one, the slipperiness of the juice can become an issue.
  
  

• Good while it lasted

  
  By A3THCLTGAE4L5E on 2002-10-23
  This tool is _almost_ perfect, from the comfortable grips to the well honed blades. Unfortunately, the plastic body is simply not durable enough. After about 6 months, the plastic cracked beyond repair.

  If Oxo would replace the plastic body with one of metal, I'd buy another, even at twice the price.
  
  

• Junk!!!

  
  By A2OFFK4QDQP26D on 2005-02-06
  I bought 2 of these because I eat a lot of apples and pears. Both of them split on the sides within 6 months. These OXO units 'look' like they are sturdier, better quality than other plastic units, but they aren't. If you use a corer/divider on a regular basis, don't waste your money on these; go for an all stainless steel unit instead.
  
  
• I'm on my second one
  By A2TI8EMZ745QIN on 2005-03-28
  They both have cracked on the sides where the blades join the plastic. This is not acceptable. I tried a stainless steel model but it is very heavy and not sharp so it needs lots of force. Any other suggestions? I can't keep spending $7 for a product that keeps breaking. Oxo are you listening?
  
  
• Good with a major flaw
  By A1WM95YZVFF1VR on 2006-03-30
  This devise cores and divides apples with no problem but it is a pain to clean. Where the metal folds over itself in several places there is a gap that collects bits of apple. Cleaning it with a toothpick every time I use it is a pain. Flushing it under the tap doesn't do it.
  
  
• Efficient Kitchen Tool - But...
  By A2W9I628I6SE1U on 2007-09-14
  I've been using this apple corer for a few months and have to say I like it.
  It cuts through an apple very quickly and precisely, much faster than if you were to use a traditional knife.
  This is the perfect tool for a person who is prepping home made apple pie or apples in quantity.
  It cleans easily in the sink or dishwasher.
  The divider seems sturdy, but only time will tell.
  
  That said, there are some "BUTs":
  
  * Large size makes cutting smaller apples difficult.
  * Occasionally an apple will shift while cutting and the cuts will be off.
  * Large size makes drawer storage cumbersome.
  * Be careful of the very sharp blades, accidental cut can happen.
  * Usually does not cut 100% of the way through and one has to wiggle the core out and pull off the peices at the bottom.
  
  If you don't mind coring and dividing an apple by hand then I say stick with your favorite knife. But for those of you for whom it has always been a chore, those who want to do it quickly, or those with a lot of apple to chop, this is a great timesaving tool.
  
  
• After a year, the plastic is cracking
  By A1DPP5VVKY2YOU on 2005-01-29
  I find these apple slicers a bit hard to use in general but after a year, the plastic is cracking on the frame. Tough to use with hard apples like Granny Smith
  
  
• Get the right size apples
  By AW23J9DDCZBW4 on 2002-08-22
  This makes coring and slicing apples a piece of cake, but if your apples are too small, the core hole will take out a lot of good apple. If your apple is too big, it won't cut it. If it's just right, this is the best way to get apple slices.
  
  
• Safe and easy
  By on 2000-06-19
  OXO always makes safe and easy to use products. I would trust this item with kids as well. The rubber grips help you get a good grip while it being elevated helps to keep your fingers away from the blades. The blades are sharp enough to cut apples without it slipping away from you but not so sharp that it will cut you when you wash it.
  
  
• Great Slicer
  By A2HY7IO37EMOKN on 2003-08-13
  It is very sturdy and the blades are sharp. I used to have an all-metal one (not OXO), but it would bend when I pushed down on it. The OXO slices through the apple quickly and easily, and the rubber grips are easy on the hands.
  
  
• Fruit Slicing, Safe & Simple!
  By A3UV9ELSYFL07F on 2005-03-11
  I absolutely love this apple/pear corer and divider. It is very easy to use, just push down and voila! Apple slices! The way the slicer/corer is configured it really helps you get the "most" out of your apple. When I cut apples myself with a knife I always throw away a much larger core than I have to with this contraption.
  
  A few MINOR things would be that the blade doesn't always go all the way through the bottom of the apple peel, but you're able to pull the slices out anyway. I wouldn't recommend turning it upside down and trying to push the blade all the way through because that is how you will end up cutting yourself. Also, maybe I just buy really juicy fruit but for some reason I always manage to squirt some of the juices all over me...That is probably to no fault of the product, but it is something to be aware of when using it.
  
  Cleaning it? I put it in the top rack of the dishwasher and have not had a problem. Overall, I don't think you can go wrong with this product. Another score for Good Grips!
  
  
• Excellent, until it breaks.
  By A3FQDU9WANNZZR on 2007-06-16
  I have just ordered one of these, and it will be my third. The previous two broke in exactly the same way - the plastic ring around the outside split, making the steel area in the middle loose. I do love the way this does one thing, and in a great way, but I am annoyed at how non-durable it has proven to been. I am actually buying this one with the expectation that I will have to replace within one or two years, which is not my expectation with other OXO products.
  
  
• Broke on the third apple
  By A21I6PHV3FJ2KQ on 2001-06-04
  I was baking an apple pie and thought that this would save me some time. I was really wrong. The center blades are not securely attached to the outer (very strong) metal. I pushed too hard and the blades separated from the outer ring and handles. Worse, they were jammed right in the center of the apple--and I needed that apple!

  Since I was low on apples it took me quite a while to figure out how to get the blades out. After using a knife to cut the apple away from the many blades I was able to salvage much of it. Needless to say this is not a time saver!
  
  

• The OXO Corer
  By A25179Z33ZYOJO on 2006-03-02
  This is an outstanding device. in several I've had before the cutter blades were not fastened to the center piece. They would flex as the coring progressed and the slices would be rendered a mess. This corer has rigidly attached blades and therefore cuts clean, perfect slices every time.
  
  
• Great corer/slicer for the price
  By A3BT7MS48LGLH8 on 2006-11-09
  I have owned one of these before and am on my second one. This utensil has been used, abused, dishwashed, handwashed, used for Playdoh cutting, cookie cutting, chopping, etc. for about 6 years. I am happy it lasted as long as it did. It works great.
  
  
• With lots of use, these will crack
  By A1QFUOT4SJRNXU on 2007-05-23
  If you plan to use this a lot, don't get the Oxo one. Our family is going on it's fifth one! The company will gladly replace them, but you have to pay to ship it to them. Granted, we have 7 children and we eat a LOT of apples, so I am sure these would be fine for normal families...but if you plan to use it a lot, I would recommend one that is all metal instead. BTW, I love all our other Oxo products...this is the only one with which I have had trouble. It is just poorly designed for continual use.
  
  
• Good, but not great
  By ACV2V1B3MNV9L on 2001-10-23
  In general, I like this corer. It pushes easily through apples and cuts them neatly. However, I usually then have to go over all the pieces and remove the small amount of residual core left on the slices. I guess this is common with most corers? I don't know, since this is the only one I've ever owned.

  Another feature which turns out to be very annoying is that it cuts the apples into extremely thick slices. Most recipes I've used call for slices about half the thickness, so I have to re-slice everything.

  Despite all this, I still like the corer because I hate coring apples by hand and this does do the initial task very quickly and painlessly. Also, an apple halfway sliced is still better than one not sliced at all.
  
  

• No cracking here!
  By A3UZKHULL9LP9A on 2005-11-12
  I have had this for a year and use it more days than not. No cracking. It works great, but I will say it is harder to use in bigger apples. Perhaps that is why others had cracking problems, but I am only speculating.
  
  If you eat apples often this is worth the money, even if it only lasts a year.
  
  
• another apple slicer
  By A2582KMXLK2P06 on 2006-07-24
  You may have recalled a previous apple slicer review of mine. I enjoy them so much I can't help but review another one. It's just a lot of fun taking an apple and slicing it into eight handy and adorable little slices. Whether you use green apples, red apples, Granny Smith, whatever. This slicer will deliciously make eating apples exciting. If you're a child you can even enjoy eating healthy foods by using this product. The apple will taste better, believe me. You won't have to mess around with no silly core. Just don't go around shopping online without your parents permission.
  
  
• William Tell
  By A30OASM8AKGOBE on 2006-10-29
  At first look, we weren't sure it would work w/all sizes and varieties of apples...but incredibly enough...it does!...ez & quick...worth buying if you do lots of apples...u can use this tool to pare them into slices to ripen faster as well...TIP: immediately rinse it off with hot water after use to keep particles from sticking around center core...(wod be a great time saver in a daycare food/snack prep area for doing lots of apple slices in a hurry to hand out to the little folks...)
  
  
• Worth Every Penny!
  By AJZV823YZDK2L on 2007-03-07
  I always used to look at these and think you had to be pretty lazy (sorry people!) to need to use one of these.....
  Then my friend brought one over with her child so that I could make a quick snack for her. I tried it out-and, oh my- I LOVE it. I went out that day and bought one for myself.
  I love apples, but find I don't take the time to cut them up, and I don't care to eat them whole very much anymore,either. I usually let them spoil before I can eat them. Since I bought it I have eaten at least 1 apple a day, if not more because it is SO convienient. I can't wait to use it to make fruit salad, or fruit trays, it'll be a breeze.
  Reccommend: To anyone, but esp. parents, or people who make a lot of baked apple products or fruit salads. :-) Truely surprised how well it works.
  
  
• Decent Device!
  By A1G1SBEB82NDRU on 2007-05-26
  I love the idea of this device and it worked adequately. The only problems I had were: 1. it was a bit difficult to cut through the apple. I had to use all my strength, and 2. while it's not the device's fault, it's hard to align if the apple's core isn't directly beneath it's stem. A little practice and I'm sure it will get easier to judge. It certainly beats cutting them by hand.
  
  
• Durable and Sharp!
  By A7PR3VAMZG9VY on 2007-06-01
  This thing does really cut the apples nicely in even pieces of 6. It would have been even better if it would cut a bit further for it to be able to cut the apple pieces all the way to the bottom.
  
  
• Works Like a Champ!
  By A4BIY4OGQL4OK on 2007-01-09
  I've tried it twice since we got it. It slices right through leaving the core behind. It makes me want to eat more apples because it is so fun to use.
  
  
• Nice, but my first one cracked!
  By A2P57TD3Y8COPD on 2007-01-23
  This is a great apple slicer/corer. We used it often to slice apples for our little ones and perhaps should not have put it in the dishwasher? Because it cracked within 3 months of everyday use - but was cheerfully replaced at the store we bought it from. (we bought it locally, not through Amazon)
  
  
• Great little device
  By AFMABP0KHY2GF on 2007-02-01
  I am on my third of these because we use them all the time. I would not conclude from that they these are not well made - things wear out after some time. If Wusthof made one of these, it may last longer, but would likely also be 20 times the price.
  
  It facilitates us eating apples (healthy) far more frequently and works great. Sometimes it is a little challenge lining it up with the core of some apples and one needs a little extra trimming of the apple wedges, which is the only reason I am giving it a 4.
  
  Heartily recommend it!
  
  
• Great Invention
  By A2J05PRI5CSSP9 on 2007-03-16
  Oh i love this apple corer and divider. it is the greatest invention for a mother!! it saves so much time and it is so easy!!!
  
  
• great product
  By A1HJ39B0CVKSP9 on 2006-02-17
  We really enjoy this product. My kids eat a lot more apples and pears now.
  
  

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