Have the equipment bought for my friend who likes to cook, but reluctantly snips - I do not like both;) She is thrilled because they allow a few simple steps or small vegetables if desired even gets very finely chopped. But is a bit noisy, our cats are the first male ran away frightened;) And of course, you can not poke anything or must pre-cutting at least yet. A relief brings the Finecut anyway - and for relatively little money!