This is our first slicer, so didn't know much going in. My husband wanted something heavy / commercial grade. I wanted easy to clean, not too large, and light enough to be able to move from the counter to storage shelf. This is not commercial, but works perfectly for us. Easy to use right from the beginning - in fact, I use it more than my husband does. Safety features are good - I did get a couple pair of safety gloves, which I put on every time I'm going to slice or to clean the blade. We have sliced both ham and turkey - slices can be paper thin, or any thickness up to approximately 1/2 inch. I've also sliced Swiss cheese, and bakery rye bread. All perfectly sliced. Now we don't have to buy pre-sliced products, and feel that we're getting better quality food for less money. The rubber feet keep the slicer firmly in place on the counter. It is lightweight enough that I can put it away and take it out easily. Although, so far, we've used it so often that we have not yet put it away. Cleanup is easier than I anticipated. The blade is easy to remove (while wearing safety gloves). To clean the machine, it's easy to wipe down, and I use a small brush to get into the crevices. To clean the blade at the sink, I wear a rubber oven glove, and use a scrubber brush to clean the blade under running water. So, I would recommend this slicer if you want one that is handy for slicing a variety of foods, not too large for kitchen use, and easy to clean with good safety features.