Upon first glance at the box, this looks like a very nice, reasonably priced slicer for the kitchen. Once removed from the package it looks sturdy enough for anyone to use. I personally cannot use it at I use too much pressure and it feels as I may break it. My wife has used it and she doesn't have that problem. Her problem is she can't press hard enough for some of the tougher vegetables and turn the handle at the same time. 

I feel this could be a great slicer for someone looking to to slice the softer vegetables and even fruits. Just not the harder ones such as carrots and potatoes. I would recommend it for those on a budget.