Cutting eggs made easy: retro kitchen appliance with cult status

Timeless classic
Retro kitchen appliance with cult status: the egg slicer

The Berliner Willy Abel patented his egg cutter in 1912. Since then, the kitchen appliance has been found in millions of households – but why?

Let’s be honest: Does the world really need a device that can cut hard-boiled (and peeled!) eggs into even slices? According to Willy Abel, the answer is clearly “Yes!”. The Berliner not only invented the egg slicer, but – surprise – also the bread slicer. His penchant for panes of the same size does not seem to be a coincidence. And apparently he is not alone in this, after all, his inventions are still being bought in droves today. So there are enough households in which thin slices are very important. Especially since there are also combination models that cut eggs and even mushrooms, mozzarella or soft jacket potatoes into even wedges. So it’s practical, the egg cutter, even if it’s a little useless.

Timeless classic: 5 egg cutters in comparison

1. Egg slicer from Westmark

Visually speaking, this model from Westmark is strongly reminiscent of the original by Willy Abel, which can still be admired today in Berlin’s Lichtenberg Museum. It demonstrates simple elegance – and yet fully fulfills its purpose: made of stainless steel and aluminum Egg slicer According to the manufacturer, it can produce uniform slices five millimeters thick.

2. Egg slicer from WMF

This model is a little more modern, although no less simple: The Egg slicer from WMF made of stainless steel can produce both long and short slices. According to the manufacturer, it is also suitable for boiled potatoes or mushrooms – the kitchen appliance should also be dimensionally stable, resistant to food acids, hygienic and dishwasher safe.

3. Egg slicer from Aichoof

This oval egg cutter is much more upbeat and colorful: it is available in bright yellow (but also red and white). Model by Aichoof made of BPA-free plastic. The special thing about this kitchen appliance is that it has two functions – and can therefore not only cut eggs and other soft foods into slices, but also into wedges.

4. Egg slicer from Etsy

Also kissed by nostalgia comes this red one Retro egg slicer from Etsy in a timeless design. In contrast to the other models, this find is not new, but old – very old: To be more precise, the (used) device dates from the 1970s. It is classically made of plastic and metal, but still shows slight signs of wear.

5. Egg slicer from Leifheit

The Leifheit company also markets one in the red and white face Combination egg slicer Made of high-quality plastic with three different functions: cutting round and oval slices and wedges. In addition to eggs, the stainless steel wires should also be able to cut other foods such as kiwis or jacket potatoes. For safe handling, the egg cutter contains an additional anti-slip application.

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