HIC Kitchen Old Fashioned Onion Chopper, 18/8 Stainless Steel Plain Edge Blades

Had to do some hunting, but I finally found this replica of a chopper my mom had. Glass jar, stainless blades~ works like a charm and cleans up easily.

This is a pretty simple machine and feels a bit fragile but it does a great job. I like frozen cherries in my overnight oats and I use this to chop them smaller. It works great and quickly despite the cherries being frozen and a bit tough to chop.

I used to use my Grandma's original one of these and it was heavier and more sturdily built. I was a fool to get rid of it at the time. This product works, it's just lighter and doesn't have that heavy, sturdy, built-to-last feel, but it chops pretty much the same. It's slightly smaller too so you need to quarter your regular sized onion to make sure it fits in and is able to chop. It works good enough for me to keep and use and yes I'd recommend. It takes up less space and does a better job than some other more modern choppers I've tried. It works well for garlic and ginger as well. Of course you're not gonna get an even chop but it does work.

I bought for some recipes. But this style is purely nostalgic. I have not used the knew designs ones. But I heard better chopping. I enjoy my old fashioned one. lol. 70/ 80 are now old fashioned

When I was young, my family had a food chopper consisting of a large jar of heavy-duty glass and a thick wooden disk at the bottom. The lid featured a sturdy spring handle you held and pushed up and down. I remember watching my mother use it to chop various food items, and eventually, I started using it, too. It was a reliable kitchen tool built to last.When I recently decided to purchase a chopper, I noticed many require you to smack the handle. However, years ago, I once used my hand to hit a specific item repeatedly, damaging my palm and requiring medical intervention from an orthopedic surgeon. Our hands contain many nerves and blood vessels. They weren’t designed to function like hammers. Therefore, I chose to buy this chopper because it seemed to operate similarly to the one I used 70 years ago.I was highly disappointed! During the first attempt to use it, it broke. I immediately contacted Amazon, and to their credit, they promptly refunded the purchase. This chopper’s makeup never matched my childhood version – structurally or functionally.

I have an American made one of these and now a Chinese made one. The American made is heftier and about 4 oz larger. It has blades that are 90 deg apart. It has a larger mouth so is easier to get your hands in for cleaning and the plastic disc is larger and heavier and there is not very much play in the plunger. You can still buy these in stores and charity places.The Chinese one is smaller making it harder to get your hands into for any cleaning. There is a lot of play in the plunger and the blades are paper thin. The thin plastic lid wants to pop off easily and so you have to hold it on. The plastic disc is thin and softer plastic which can be picked up and tossed around inside. I have only used it for strawberries and soft white onions. I was afraid to try to chop and nuts. The blades are angled about 45 deg on the sides instead of 90. For the price, Id go the store and buy the American one off the shelf. I've chopped everything in that one with no problem.

I purchased the HIC Manual Nut Chopper by Harold Import Co. and I must say, it has been a game changer in my baking routine! As someone who frequently uses nuts in my recipes, I was tired of spending so much time chopping them up with a knife. This chopper has saved me a lot of time and effort, and it was definitely worth the price.The chopper is easy to use and clean, and it feels sturdy and well-made. However, I did find that it struggled with harder nuts like almonds. That being said, it works great for softer nuts like pecans and walnuts.Overall, I highly recommend the HIC Manual Nut Chopper to anyone who frequently uses nuts in their cooking or baking. It's a fantastic investment that will save you time and energy in the kitchen

This is good for chopping walnuts or pecans. My mom had one of these and that why I wanted one.