Kuhn Rikon Pull Chop Chopper/Manual Food Processor with Cord Mechanism, Green, 2-Cup

I saw a late-night TV ad for a similar pull chop gizmo and decided to see what Amazon customers had to say about it. Then I saw this Kuhn Rikon model, read the rave reviews, and figured a Swiss company might have the "edge" when it came to sharp-bladed choppers. No joke! Compared to the Progressive slap chopper I had before, the blades of this pull chopper are razor-sharp. So sharp, in fact, that the company includes a plastic sleeve to cover the blades when not in use. And as another reviewer pointed out, the blades here only come in contact with the food, not the surface of a cutting board, so the blades should keep their sharp edge longer than those used by slap choppers. And while I used to have to slap and slap the plunger on the Progressive chopper to chop the food fine enough, three pulls or less on this whiz-bang device does the job lickety-split. In fact, I almost think this chopper works TOO well. I used it last night to chop onions, peppers, and celery for a spaghetti sauce, and it reduced the veggies to such fine pieces so quickly, I'm glad I didn't follow the instructions, which said five or more pulls on the string would be necessary. The device is also very easy to use -- just cut the pieces of food to fit inside the chopper, give a few pulls, and you're done. It's simple to clean as well. There really are only two parts to clean, the clear plastic cutting container and the blade assembly. The manufacturer tells you not to immerse the top assembly, so I just wiped the inside bottom of that piece with a damp sponge and dried it with a dish towel. What can I say? The Swiss Pull Chop makes quick work of food prep, and it's compact and easy to use. A winner in every way... PROS: * Works much faster than comparable slap choppers. * Easy to clean. * Components, including blades, appear to be high-quality. * Compact, easy to store. * Reasonably priced. CONS: * None that I can think of at the moment.

I've been so impressed with this manual pull chopper. When I ordered it, I wondered whether this was going to be a piece of junk. Quite the opposite--this chopper is so useful. It cuts pretty much any vegetable one puts in it. You control how fine it is chopped by how many pulls you give on the pull bar. For most veggies, five pulls cuts the veggies pretty fine. Two or three pulls cuts the veggies to a medium size. This device is not a slicer but a chopper as it says. It does a wonderful job at chopping veggies into smaller pieces. You need to do a little work to cut the veggies into pieces that will fit into the chopper. After that, just pull on the pull bar and in a matter of seconds, you chop the veggies to the size you want. Really great device that is easy to clean. Be careful because the blades are very sharp. I've had the chopper for 6 months. I've had no problems and it is as good as the day it was first delivered.

This chopper is top notch because: 1) ease of use because you don’t need to pull hard at all 2) it’s lightweight yet stays in place 3) you have more control as to what size to chop 4) a breeze to wash 5) small enough to store anywhere 6) blade is sharp and cuts easily and fast. Highly recommend!

I love this thing for small chopping jobs.. when you don’t want to drag out that processor!. I was skeptical at first . I have lots of nice sharp knives , why do I need it? I’m a little OCD so if not every piece gets chopped the same size, well it isn’t going to work. This is good quality and well worth the money. High quality simple parts, sharp blades . Nice even chop for garlic , ginger, shallots , onions. It’s brilliant . All in one mirepoix … even chops stringy celery into nice even bits. Easy to clean and store though I rinse it clean and do not put in dishwasher because the lid has weep holes that collect water . Really such a useful, well engineered tool.

My wife bought this originally and I was like, Oh goody another useless tool. I WAS WRONG. This thing is great. I make a mean chicken salad with multiple ingredients that all have to be chopped up. So, 30 minutes chopping with a knife and associated dangers or 15 seconds with this thing. We also get Costco Chickens for ourselves and as dog toppers. A whole lot cheaper than the "dog" specific stuff. I make and chop the Chicken salad with the breast meat then "chicken pick" the rest for about six or seven days of dog food topping... I chop the meat...a bit...for the dogs. You can basically make a puree of anything chopped or just break it up into smaller pieces. Much better than the electric ones. It's simple, elegant in function and easy to use and clean if you gotta dishwasher even if not. Excellent product

My wife and I do a lot of cooking, always trying out different recipes and using fresh ingredients. For me, the most time-consuming aspect of food preparation is chopping and dicing--onions, garlic, etc. When I read about what these Swiss pull choppers can do, I thought, let's give it a try. I can report that, for the most part, the Kuhn Rikon pull chopper does the job, quickly and well. For example, peel an onion, cut it in half, put the two halves in the chopper, close it up, and pull the string 5-7 times, and you have a nicely chopped onion in probably a 10th of the time it would take you to chop it by hand. Is it perfect? No. If you're only chopping say, two cloves of garlic, the chopper will only work up to a point, and the garlic will be chunkier than if you cut it by hand. Also, certain seasonings, like rosemary needles, don't chop up as fine as you might like. I've tried to mitigate this, by holding and turning the chopper as I pull the string. This works to a point, but the shape of the chopper and it's plastic construction make it a bit slippery. Forget it if your hands a bit wet. Also, if you're chopping multiple different seasonings, there are some considerations. I use a flexible spatula to scrape the chopped seasoning out of the container. Because of little ridges around the periphery of the container, it's difficult to scrape all the seasoning out. Also, when you chop onions and other moist vegetables and seasonings, a lot of moisture is left in the chopper and on the blades. So you have to use a kitchen towel or paper towel to wipe the container out and to wipe the very sharp blades clean (be careful), before chopping your next seasoning. But all in all, I like, use, and will continue to use the chopper.

I saw a presentation of this on a shopping channel and was mesmerized. I was familiar with Kuhn Rikon through Amazon and, of course, there it was and at a much lower price AND with free shipping. The first day I received it, I chopped onions, tuna, hard boiled eggs. I can't believe how easy it is to operate and how well it works. It has been a long time since I've been this excited about a kitchen gadget, but it is now "the pride of the fleet". It's just amazing. I chopped four hard boiled eggs at one time with about four pulls. The more you chop, the finer the chop. I'll never chop another onion by hand again. I have arthritis in my hands and have no trouble with the pull mechanism. It's very smooth and doesn't work against you. The instructions tell you not to submerge the lid or the pull mechanism will get wet. I just used a soapy paper towel to wipe it off and another wet paper towel to remove any soap residue. The blades are soooo sharp. They come with a cover which is meant to be kept on them for storage. It's a lot of fun to use. I'm so glad I happened upon it while channel surfing. 9/6/13 - I just wanted to add that since the top cannot be washed, but only wiped down, I was concerned about the onion juice smell. I used a piece of plastic wrap and loosely placed it on the top of the base before I placed the top on and it worked perfectly. Any splash went onto the plastic wrap and not the top. Just be sure not to stretch it too tight or the lid will make a hole in the plastic wrap and defeat the purpose. I love love love this chopper. I love it more today than yesterday........

This is a must-have for every kitchen. I have two of them, one for onions and one for everything else. I can add an onion (cut into fourths so it fits) into the cup, pull the string 6 times, and have amazing chopped onions ready to be used for dinner. I have chopped cooked chicken for cat food mix-ins (20 pulls), zucchini for zucchini bread (10 pulls), and cabbage for cole slaw (10-12 pulls) as well as countless other vegetables. It's so easy! I will say that my finger can attest to the sharpness of the blades (oops).

Fantastic machine, super easy to use and clean.

I have only used this so far, on dicing onions, which was excellent, and a few fresh basil leaves. As there were very few basil leaves to chop, I did not expect too much, but was pleasantly surprised that it did a really good job, considering the very few leaves the chopper had to work with, and being so light in weight. I do recommend this brand, and I am glad that I also bought the bigger size.

Small, yet very effective

Very happy that I found this. I bought it in 2022 and it’s still in very good condition. The blades are still sharp although they were extremely sharp when I bought it. It’s better now as it’s easy to clean now without the fear of cutting my finger :) Highly recommend this amongst other choppers.

This is an excellent unit. it does chopping with ease. However, don't put in hard vegetables whole, cut them into smaller pieces first. Will have years of service. Great product.