Blomus Wire Cheese Slicer Product Details Color: Stainless Steel Brand: Blomus Product Dimensions: 0.9 x 0.8 x 0.1 inches Item Weight: 1.5 pounds Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds Department: Home Decor Manufacturer: Blomus Origin: China Item model number: 68139 Cheese slicing platform uses simple wire-cutting technology Made of stainless steel in a contemporary brushed finish Raise and lower wire arm to slice cheese thinly; adjustable tension European design brings modern style and function to the home or office Measures 7-3/4 by 8-3/4 inches; imported from Germany Color: Stainless Steel Ideal kitchen accessory in a stainless steel design. Slice cheese thinly and evenly using this useful device. The7-3/4-by-8-3/4-inch platform and the wire arm are made of durable stainlesssteel in a contemporary brushed finish. Simply raise the arm, slide the blockof cheese under it, and lower the arm so that the wire cuts through the cheeseto the desired thickness. The wire tension can be adjusted for the hardness ofthe cheese, and an extra wire is included in case one breaks. Nonslip feetunderneath keep the slicer stationary during use. The slicer is imported fromGermany and is best cared for when washed by hand. Blomus is the brand name launched in 2001 for contemporary stainless-steelproducts by SKS-Design, a family-owned German design company now run by thefamily's fifth generation. Comprising more than 500 items for the kitchen,bath, bar, fireplace, office, and outdoor patio, Blomus products embody thisphilosophy: Good design is both simple to use and beautiful to look at. MostBlomus products are made in Germany. _--Ann Bieri_