Slice-a-way Shredder & Slicer
The Popeil Brothers brought this one to market in the 50’s. The patent was filed by Samuel J. Popeil in 1949 and was granted in 1952.
The multicolor plastic holds the blade in three positions and a cotter pin holds the blade in place.
Look at the graphic for how you are supposed to hold the back of the Slice-a-way to stabilize it. Looks pretty dangerous to me.
Also on the box it says “No. 14″ not sure if they made this in different sizes or this was the 14th Popeil item.
Here’s the original patent application:
October 12, 2008 at 5:14 pm
MY WIFE JUST BROKE HER “POPEIL’S SLICE-A-WAY” WHERE THE BLADE SLIDES IN FOR DEPTH SETTINGS. I KNOW IT IS OLD SO I DID A SEARCH AND YOU CAME UP. I FOUND ONE ON E-BAY BUT IT LOOKED RUSTED AND MAY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. I AM LOOKING FOR A REPLACEMENT; DO YOU KNOW OF ANY AVAILABLE ?
ANY HELP APPRECIATED
October 24, 2008 at 8:10 am
I have a Sliceaway shredder willing to sell are you interested? Let me know if you still need one. Thanks, Dave
January 7, 2009 at 8:23 pm
do you still have your slice for sale? My mom just broke hers from 1950? and would love a replacement!