cheese wire

To use, you just place the wire on your cheese and pull down. The Cheese Wire will glide through, leaving you with clean slices. The Cheese Wire actually incorporates piano wire: it’s food-grade, of course, but the thickness of a piano wire is ideal for cutting cheese.

How do you tighten a cheese wire?

No tool is required to tighten the wire. Simply turn the screw or knob clockwise to tighten the wire and counterclockwise to loosen it using a screwdriver.

Why is there holes in a cheese knife?

Often, soft cheese knives have little holes along the blade which reduce friction, helping to cut through particularly sticky soft cheeses.

How do you clean a cheese slicer wire?

To clean, run a knife through cutting slot, wipe with a damp soapy cloth, then dry immediately. Occasionally rub a soft cloth moistened with mineral or vegetable oil. Hand wash recommended, not the safe in a dishwasher.

What gauge is cheese cutter wire?

The wire diameter is . 022 inches, which corresponds to 23 American Wire Gauge (AWG). The holes in the holders of the wire ends appear to have a bit of excess opening, so the more-commonly-available (and slightly larger at .

What gauge wire is used for cheese slicer?

For my cutting wire I used 0.015″ music wire, this wire has a very high tensile strength and is thin enough to be wound easily. Wrap the end of the wire around one of the knurled screws and tighten, securing the wire to one side of the cheese cutter.

How do you clean a marble cheese cutter?

Cleaning is a breeze – simply wash with warm soapy water and pat dry.

Can you replace the wire on a cheese slicer?

You can easily replace the wires on your own. In most cheese slicers available in the market, the cheese cutting board is normally made of marble and will have stainless steel wire attached to the cutting arm. The stainless steel wire usually lasts for many years and sometimes, comes with a lifetime warranty.

What is a cheese knife called?

A cheddar knife, also known as a mini cleaver, cheddar cleaver, or semi-hard cheese knife, is made to cut hard cheeses. The wide blade and cleaver shape allows the cutter to use force and balance to push downward and cut slices.

Who invented cheese knife?

Cheese knife – Invented by Thor Bjørklund

Thor Bjørklund (1889-1975) from Lillehammer invented the cheese slicer in 1925.