Question 1

does this mechanical contraption accomplish something that a person cannot, with a regular knife? I cannot justify why it exists or how it is useful.

Accepted Answer

If you've ever tried to 'core' a strawberry with a regular knife you'll know that, while it can be done with a regular knife it's anything but easy. When strawberries are in local season, it's not necessary to 'core them, but the tough customers   you end up with this time of year (late winter) need all the help they can get. Since my hands have joint and mild tremor problems, I needed a tool to help out. And this cute little thing does exactly what it says it does.

Question 2

Does it work well on smaller strawberries?

Accepted Answer

My strawberry is a bit smaller and it worked. You just have to make sure everything is lubed up.

Question 3

How easy is this to take apart and clean?

Accepted Answer

Not that easy but not hard either. just a bit annoying.
1. remove the green lynch pin with a fork/toothpick
2. push the main button and the internals pop right out.
3. clean
4. reassemble. to figure out which pair of blades go on top, look at the hole where they intersect. one of them will have a dip in the metal, providing a slot for the other pair to go on top. this is also what ensures that the blades are leveled.
5. assemble internals components and make the holes line up and carefully insert it so that a) the main button interior stick goes through both blades and spring and b) the holes for the lynch pin line up.
6. while holding the components into place, insert lynch pin go secure it. hammer the pin the rest of the way by gently tapping it against the kitchen counter

Question 4

Is the list price REALLY $324?!!!! Amazon- You gotta b crazy or trying to be as funny as some of these reviews!

Accepted Answer

It's not just a strawberry huller or tomato shark, it's also an NFT!  Now how much would you pay? Artificial scarcity rulez!

ASIN	B002XOHZWC
Best Sellers Rank	#812 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #3 in Fruit & Vegetable Corers
Blade Material Type	Stainless Steel
Brand Name	Chef'n
Color	Red
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (14,932)
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Included Components	Huller
Is the item dishwasher safe?	Yes
Item Dimensions L x W	5"L x 2"W
Item Type Name	Chef'n StemGem Strawberry Huller
Item Weight	0.07 Pounds
Manufacturer	Lifetime Brands Inc.
Manufacturer Part Number	102-138-005
Model Number	102-138-005
UPC	552252021796 838485012351
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Chef'n Original Stem Gem Strawberry Huller, Red/Green - 102-138-005

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