Cuisipro Cordless Herb Chopper - how to use

[Darienne]

A gift of course. 

It does work when empty, so we know it works.  But it doesn't work with herbs which are not completely dry after washing.  And it won't work with more than a little bit in it at one time.  Has anyone had any success with this item? 

 

Thanks.

[Smithy]

I had to go look at their web site to see what it looks like: http://www.cuisipro.com/en/Cooking/Cordless-Herb-Chopper-plu74-7190.html. Clearly, I haven't used one, but I have questions.

The photos make it look like there are 2 main blades and a third, stationary? pointed blade coming off the top of the axle. Am I see that right? If so, what's that all about?

I take it you've tried the "shake while chopping" that they say is so easy. What happens with the wet herbs: do they clump up, like trying to mow wet grass?

[Darienne]

Thanks for your reply.

 

If my camera (and I) worked properly I could send you a photo.  Alas, neither of us does.  So, it has four blades: a short set opposite each other and a longer set at right angles, also opposite to each other.

 

(Image from https://www.cuisipro.com/en/WhatsNew/Cordless-Herb-Chopper-plu74-7190.html)  Here's a photo which I hope helps.  What you can't see clearly is the second short blade (left side sort of) which is opposite to the visible short blade.

 

Yes, we did the shaking thing.  Wet stuff simply didn't move.  Yep, like trying to mow wet grass.  And dry stuff moved only when there was very little in the machine...which makes it useless.  No real information is given about how to use the machine either online or with the item in the box. 

 

It's not that I'm determined to fit this into my life...I really want to know if anyone out there has made it work.

Edited June 25, 2014 by Mjx
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[paulraphael]

I suspect it gave its life to save innocent herbs from the cruel and unusual punishment such devices wreak.