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Question: Is the bottom still open as I have read in some reviews???
Document: Love my Cuisinart Food Processor, but I always had a problem storing blades and disks. Then I discovered this storage box. I read many reviews before I ordered, but I decided this was my best choice for safe storage. The latch catch can be difficult if you have grease or flour on your fingers, but it is also secure. The box has an open bottom, so lift and carry with a little caution. It is still possible to have unintentional finger contact with disks from under the box.
I would definitely recommend this to a friend.I always read the reviews when I am researching a purchase, and read some that mentioned it being difficult to open the container. I purchased it anyway and did not find that to be true. The bottom being open does make it possible to run your finger on one of the round slicing discs if you are not careful picking it up- you don&#8217;t need to open it.
We've been using this for 5 years. For what it does, it works great.IF you are careful, the blades all fit well and the holder will help you not cut yourself. That said, if you try hard enough, you can still cut yourself. The bottom is open and the blades are exposed in spots .. it's not designed to handle from the bottom, it's designed to sit flat on the counter or on the shelf.
I read quite a few reviews before purchasing the blade/disc holder and had none of the problems people listed. This looks great, keeps the blades safe and secure out of the reach of my children, and is very convenient to use.
The locking mechanism is very difficult to work. I read the special instruction booklet that came with the box, but still, I find it very difficult to lock when I close it. I think this is a major flaw for people who have young kids in the house. However,  I am happy to have something to put the extremely sharp blades in.The dough blade falls out of its spot when you move the box. It doesn't have anything to keep it in place.
at first I wasn't so disappointed by the latch (I was suspect after reading the reviews). Then after only 3 uses it broke all together. I am still going to use the container - it stores the blades perfectly and it will just stay in the cupboard so not a huge deal to me but still the latch seems cheaply made.
I think this is dangerous and a no-brainer. Cuisinart designers should have thought of this when they developed this product. I knew ahead of time it was like this, after reading reviews here of the product, and since my children are in jr. high now, I didn't worry about it. But I still think it should be fully contained, with a much better designed lock.
I so hate to give bad reviews, but it is their own manufacturer's fault (with a little help from Amazon). Firstly, this review is 100% related to the advertising of this accessory box and not about the accessory box itself. I recently purchased the Cuisinart Elite FP-12DC and Amazon recommended this accessory box to go with my purchase. I double checked the food processors that this box was compatible with and ordered it. And yes, I read the reviews.
Read the other reviews to make sure that you don't have one of the food processor for which this does NOT work. Of course, Amazon's price is much less than any other site on the web.
I rearranged a lot of items in my kitchen in order to make room for this and to have it where it's handy, because I didn't want to sacrifice countertop space. It was helpful to read the review  that mentioned it is not closed on the bottom, so I placed it in an upper cabinet near the food processor and towards the front of the cabinet where I don't have to lift it out of anything.
Answer: Yes the bottom is open, however there their is a shroud to protect you from the cutters. It is quite safe unless you in the shroud, it's best to lift and carry it from the sides and bottom. Lots of luck with your new blade holder it is the best way to store the blades. Jack