As someone who bakes homemade sourdough weekly, I’ve had a messy, crumb-filled journey with this foldable bread slicer. At first glance, it seemed flimsy—like dollar-store plastic—but its space-saving design (it tucks into my jam-packed utensil drawer!) convinced me to give it a shot.

The magic happens when slicing soft sandwich loaves. The 4 adjustable grooves actually work—I get Instagram-worthy even slices for avocado toast without the usual wonky wedges. But here’s the catch: my serrated knife leaves tiny plastic shavings in the bread crust if I press too hard. Not exactly ‘artisanal bakery’ vibes.

Where it shines? Morning routines. My partner—who once turned boules into abstract art—now proudly serves uniform French toast slices. The hollow base catches most crumbs (though some escape like rebellious toddlers), and a quick rinse cleans it up. Just don’t expect industrial sturdiness; this is more ‘gentle guide’ than ‘precision tool.’

Surprise MVP feature? Folding it flat means it lives permanently on my tiny counter beside the toaster—no more hunting through drawers mid-bake. For $12, it’s flawed but functional... like that one quirky friend who shows up with slightly dented Tupperware but always brings amazing banana bread.