To split an apple appropriately enough safe a decent knife. However, this machine is in effect, a real joke! From bloom through cored to handle everything is cleanly removed. If you cut the remaining apple spiral once, then give many semicircular apple segments covering a class -. For example, for an apple pie. And if you need so many parts, then the use of this machine pays. The cleaning is also simple - just after use under running water. All in all: Not essential, but a smart design with a fun factor.