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Cuisinart CEK-40 Electric Knife

Powerful motor
Stainless steel blades
One-touch pressure-activated on/off trigger
Ergonomically designed handle
Safety lock
Bread blade
Carving blade
Wood block storage tray

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Brand

Cuisinart

Model Name

CEK-40

Special Feature

Stainless Steel

Age Range (Description)

Adult

Included Components

Food Preparation;Electric Knives, Slicers, and Sharpeners;electric knives

Handle Material

Stainless,Wood,Stainless Steel,Steel

Color

Black

Blade Material

Stainless Steel

Style

2 Blades

Blade Length

5.91 Inches

Power Source

Corded Electric

Product Care Instructions

Hand Wash Only

Hand Orientation

Ambidextrous

Wattage

120 watts

Item Weight

3.4 Pounds

Blade Shape

Drop Point

Blade Edge

Serrated

Is Cordless?

No

Package Type

Standard Packaging

Item Length

17.5 Inches

Manufacturer

Cuisinart

Item Weight

3.4 pounds

Department

Unisex

ASIN

B00004WKI3

Item model number

CEK-40

Customer Reviews

4.6 4,477 ratings

4.6 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#157,885 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
#30 in Electric Knives

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Date First Available

September 9, 2003

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Product Description

Cuisinart continues its commitment to superior quality and innovation with our state-of-the-art electric stainless steel knife. The Cuisinart Electric Knife delivers high performance with two stainless steel blades to tackle any task. The bread blade makes short work of crusty baguettes, and the carving blade produces clean restaurant-quality cuts. Ideal for slicing meats, loaves, and vegetables, the ergonomic handle accommodates both right- and left-handed people. The elegant solid wood butcher-block storage tray with safety lock system for storage looks stylish on any counter top or tucks away safely into a drawer.

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Price	—	-21% $54.99 List: $69.99	$29.95	-27% $65.74 List: $89.99	-8% $54.99 List: $59.99	$37.64
Delivery	—	—	Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 22	Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 21	Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 21	Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 21
Customer Ratings	4.64,477	4.4965	4.165	4.285	4.437	4.4688
Ergonomic	4.4	4.3	3.9	3.8	—	4.4
Easy to use	—	4.4	4.0	3.8	3.0	4.3
Easy to clean	4.6	—	—	4.4	3.5	—
Safety Features	4.5	4.2	3.7	—	—	—
Maneuverability	4.4	4.6	—	—	—	4.5
Sold By	—	Homaider	thePruneDanish	Prikoi-US	TUMIDY	Prikoi-US
blade shape	Drop Point	—	Straight Back	Drop Point	—	Straight Back
blade material	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	—	Stainless Steel	—
handle material	Stainless,Wood,Stainless Steel,Steel	Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	polymer	—	polymer
blade edge	Serrated	Serrated	Plain	—	—	—
weight	3.4 pounds	1 pounds	2.62 pounds	1.96 pounds	600 grams	0.62 kilograms

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5

4,477 global ratings

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Customers say

Customers like the quality, value, and cutting ability of the knife. For example, they mention it's well worth the price, and it does a great job of slicing meats and bread. That said, some complain about the sturdiness and fit. For instance, they say the plastic housing is breaking apart in several places and the handle suddenly cracked.

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628 customers mention561 positive67 negative

Customers like the quality of the knife. They say it's a well-thought-out electric knife, and the best electric knife out there. They also appreciate the quality stand that comes with it, and mention that the bread cutting blades look very solid and well made. Customers also love the way it cuts and the robust motor.

"...The blades are thin but sturdy and the screw/bolt that holds them togther is small and doesnt get into the way of cutting anything...." Read more

"...I haven't used the knife in that application but the bread cutting blades look very solid and well made...." Read more

"Great work horse for cutting sweet corn." Read more

"...home cook, I think that this knife will make you very, very happy for a long time just as it has for me. The price is good for what you get...." Read more

519 customers mention448 positive71 negative

Customers like the performance of the knife. They say it works well, is effective, and is beautiful. Some customers mention that it works great for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, and that the bread blades glide easily. They also say that the machine is excellent and that it helps make things go well.

"...Other than that the machine is excellent. I highly recommend this machine. You get what you pay for and this is no exception." Read more

"...This knife helped me to make it go well. I can't comment on durability. The knife looks very well made...." Read more

"...One of the things I like best is how the safety switch works... unlike other knives that require you to depress a slide button in the trigger each..." Read more

"...just doing so much at once, but it didn't get too hot and worked perfectly the whole time. So far, I recommend it." Read more

384 customers mention322 positive62 negative

Customers like the cutting ability of the knife. They say it does a great job of slicing a roaster, turkey, and meats with ease. They also say it slices bread well and has slots in it that allow for even cutting. Customers also mention that it's sharp enough to cut without a lot of pressure.

"...I have to say that this knife cuts through the bread so easily and it doesnt get caught on the slicing guide like the other one did and there are..." Read more

"...In use it cuts easily through turkeys at holidays, which is my normal use for the product. The knife has good balancer in use and is quiet...." Read more

"...but it was super easy and all my slices were straight and even and didn't smash my bread...." Read more

"...Still disappointed that it cracked, but it sure slices bread well. Upgrade a star for good customer care...." Read more

230 customers mention191 positive39 negative

Customers find the knife easy to use. They say it's virtually effortless to handle and use, with detailed instructions. They also say the blades go in very easy and make quick work of a roast or brisket. Overall, most are happy with the ease of use and recommend it to others.

"...but it was super easy and all my slices were straight and even and didn't smash my bread...." Read more

"...The motor is extremely powerful and the handle easy to operate, providing a very good cut rather than a 'tear'...." Read more

"...The carving was easy; the meat beautifully sliced: ham, turkey, and brisket. I loved the uniform look when the meat was arranged on the platter...." Read more

"...It is easy to handle and use. The bread and meat blades are very sharp...." Read more

177 customers mention139 positive38 negative

Customers like the value of the knife set. They mention that it's well worth the price and a wonderful product.

"...This product would make a very nice gift and is in a reasonable price range." Read more

"The Cuisinart Knife arrived from America and was good value compared to the UK suppliers...." Read more

"...The price is good for what you get. It's actually 90 cents cheaper now in 2012 than it was when I bought it in 2004." Read more

"...All in all I think it's overpriced." Read more

161 customers mention130 positive31 negative

Customers like the appearance of the knife. They say it looks great, performs great, and is easy to handle. They also appreciate the good ergonomic design and the blades are designed well. Customers say the wood stand is nice and the colors go great with their kitchen and other appliances. They mention that the wood storage board is a nice touch and makes storing the knife a breeze.

"...The colors go great and match with my kitchen and other appliances which are black and silver as well...." Read more

"...But, one of its most important features is that it looks really cool on my countertop...." Read more

"...I loved the uniform look when the meat was arranged on the platter. Caveat: Four months after I purchased it, I was using it again...." Read more

"...From the knife guard to the cord storage in the base, this is a great design...." Read more

98 customers mention29 positive69 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the knife. They mention that the storage stand does not fit the knife properly, the handle does not fits into the stand, and the blades are difficult to fit in the body. Some say that the handle is a bit too big for their hands and the topper is 6 inches too wide. They also say that there is hardly any room for the plastic flap to fit into the slot fully. Overall, some customers recommend the knife for its performance and durability.

"...The only complaint I have with this machine is that the handle part is a tad bit large for my hand...." Read more

"...are very sharp, though, and it performs well but the blade could be just a little longer All in all it is a decent electric knife, just falls a..." Read more

"...The knife now fits perfectly.I'm currently giving this product 4 stars because of the design flaw with the knife block...." Read more

"...The topper was 6 inches too wide to fit properly on the couch. Being 4 inches thick made it too much to try cutting with scissors...." Read more

133 customers mention0 positive133 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the sturdiness of the knife. They mention that the plastic housing is breaking apart in several places, the handle suddenly cracked, and the knife block is flimsy at the base. The blade eject has broken at the seam, and when they dull the knife tends to shred rather than cut.

"...a fault - the motor power operates perfectly but the knife blade drive has suddenly stopped rendering the product unusable...." Read more

"...Went to pick it up from the counter and a tiangular piece broke out of the left side under my thumb. Very surprised that the case broke this easily...." Read more

"...During the cutting process, the handle suddenly cracked. It wasn't until then that I realized my error...." Read more

"...But, I can only give it 4 star, because the plasic housing very quickly cracked...." Read more

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Isdageek

This knife is a cut above the rest

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2004

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I bought this knife to replace an older electric knife I owned. I am into baking breads and other cooking and my old knife had this big screw at the end of it to hold the two blades together and it wouldnt go into my bread slicing guide very easily and it was just a real chore to cut a slice of bread. So, I started to look for another knife and I came across this one. I was a bit leary with the price and all but decided to buy it anyway. I have to say that this knife cuts through the bread so easily and it doesnt get caught on the slicing guide like the other one did and there are hardly any crumbs. The blades are thin but sturdy and the screw/bolt that holds them togther is small and doesnt get into the way of cutting anything. I havent used the meat knife yet but I am sure I wont be disappointed judging from how the bread knife works. The stand is really nice too. I just sit the stand on my counter and all the parts stay on it. I keep the knife plugged in at all times and use the safety switch to turn it on and off. The safety switch is really great to have since I have children and it wont work if the switch is activated. The colors go great and match with my kitchen and other appliances which are black and silver as well. The only complaint I have with this machine is that the handle part is a tad bit large for my hand. I have very small hands and I cant hold it at the end. I have to hold it very close to the silver band at the beginning of the handle. Other than that the machine is excellent. I highly recommend this machine. You get what you pay for and this is no exception.

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Jeff Switzer

Quality and works well

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2014

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This knife replaced an electric knife lost in a house fire.

I first purchased a different brand, a Hamilton Beach Model 74275, that was unsatisfactory. It didn't cut as well as this unit and felt unbalanced, but worse the Hamilton Beach has a blade release button right where one's thumb rests when using the device In my opinion this design is a safety hazard and at a minimum made the knife almost unusable for me.

I also tried using a well-reviewed, regular carving knife as a replacement for my electric knife, but I'm frankly not good enough with a knife to make that a viable choice.

On to the review of the Cuisinart CEK-40 Electric Knife...

The Cuisinart is a high quality product. It feels high quality, that is, solid with good materials. In use it cuts easily through turkeys at holidays, which is my normal use for the product. The knife has good balancer in use and is quiet. The blades are easy to remove for washing but are unlikely to be removed accidently. The knife also comes with blades to cut bread. I haven't used the knife in that application but the bread cutting blades look very solid and well made.

The limitation of this review for the reader is that I've only used the knife at Thanksgiving and Christmas to carve turkeys. Those to me are pressure sorts of situations, which may seem silly, but I rarely carve meat and want it to go well. This knife helped me to make it go well. I can't comment on durability. The knife looks very well made. It comes with a nice holder to help keep it out of harms way in a drawer.

I would purchase this product again. This product would make a very nice gift and is in a reasonable price range.

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Rachel V.

Electric knife

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024

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Great work horse for cutting sweet corn.

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Duane A. Priest

Works well for me, and fits the stand after minor surgery

Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2019

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When my old GE electric knife died, it was a sad day. My 30-year-old knife had served me well, but when the motor failed, it was done and I had to find an appropriate replacement. Of all that I found, I like the design of this product best. I read lots of reviews, both good and bad, and read product comparisons through many articles and decided to take a chance on this product. I've not really used it much yet, but so far it's meeting my expectations.

One of the things I like best is how the safety switch works... unlike other knives that require you to depress a slide button in the trigger each time you start the knife, this one clicks and stays in a locked or unlocked position, just like my old GE. If I had to use two hands to unlock the switch each time I started the knife, I would be throwing it out in short order. Safety is important, but overall usability is why we choose products.

As everyone else has said, the knife motor section simply doesn't fit in its holder in the knife block. After looking at the block for about 1 minute, it became quite clear that the plastic "holder" for the back end of the knife was not made to fit the shape or contour of the knife end. I read where others removed the plastic block, drilled new holes and moved it downward on the block about 1/2 an inch to accommodate the handle, but that would impact the blade holder as well, making it ineffective. After close inspection, one can see that the area that cradles the rear of the knife is actually a plastic insert, and it's shape suggests that it was designed for the previous version of this knife. I removed the two screws holding the plastic block onto the wooden block, then easily removed this plastic insert from the knife block, then reinstalled the plastic block onto the wooden block. The knife now fits perfectly.

I'm currently giving this product 4 stars because of the design flaw with the knife block. I find that inexcusable. I'll update my post after the holiday season, when this knife undergoes a real performance test.

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alan paterson

CUISINART 2 BLADES - Model CEK - 40

Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2020

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I like everything about this electric knife!
Many people complained the handle won't fit into the stand
I added 4 photos
1 loop the electric cord through the slot
2 hold handle and with other hand and gently wiggle the cord until the base is seated
3 insert into the top slot and with thumb push down until the handle Clicks into place
4 in the photo you can see that the handle is very tightly
secured even shaking the whole board up and down!

Some people say this machine easily overheats?
Never let this machine run continuously ... think electric drill .. same thing!
instead .. take your finger off the trigger after every slice for approximately 1 or 2 seconds
this is also why some people complain that it is not Ergonomic to use
because they hold the trigger down continuously,
and also again this is not good for the motor!

When slicing meat .. think Delli .. they slice from the edge of the large piece of meat
and never in the middle .. and besides this electric knife is not designed
for this purpose or for trying to slice bones?
yup some people try to slice bones and then say this knife is no good:-)

I have found the "carving" or the smaller meat blade works really excellently
on very soft loaves of French bread .. perfect slicing with zero tearing ..
personally I am very satisfied with this knife ..
I have been using this machine for about 2 years and happily :-)
hope these pointers help for those not familiar with these kind of knives.

On a side note it would be very beneficial for Cuisinart
to post a video on the "Do's and Don'ts " for the operation
of this well made machine .. after all not everyone is appliance savvy :-) peace
EDIT::- The Photos Did Not Upload In The Right Order
Instead Of ... 1 2 3 4 .... View 1 3 2 4 For The Proper Sequence :-)

kumami

切れ味最高

Reviewed in Japan on April 29, 2011

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クイジナート電動ナイフ包丁 CEK-40 ホームベーカリーのパン用に他メーカーからの３台目ですが値段は高めでしたが怖いくらいの切れ味に満足しています。セッティングの板がついているので台所の隅に立てかけておけるので便利です。

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Alonso De Leon Portillo

Ideal para cualquier corte

Reviewed in Mexico on February 27, 2024

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Lo ordené para mi esposa y lo utiliza bastante tanto para cortar el pavo, brisket, pan etc, es el primer invitado a todas nuestras fiestas

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三鷹ラズベリー

落としたら割れます

Reviewed in Japan on August 28, 2019

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今まで使っていたのが落としたらナイフを差し込むところ(グレイ)が割れたので買い換えです、とても便利に使っていたのですが
本体は丈夫なのに肝心な所がプラスチック?

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Gordon Kamitomo

Very nice to use

Reviewed in Canada on April 3, 2015

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I first used one of these at a family event and decided I wanted one :-) I never used an electric knife despite the fact I do a lot of cooking. I don't know what other brands are like, but one of the things I do like about Cuisinart products, is that they tend to be very well made. The one thing I liked about an electric knife over a standard knife, is the fact that one can cut roasts (especially the tender roasts) very thin. Tender roasts, like beef or pork, can be very hard to sometimes cut with a regular knife as they fall apart. An electric knife works really well. It came with a rack which is convenient, but does take up valuable counter space. I won't be using it for everything but it will get used where a lot of slicing will be needed. It is a little large in the handle but balances well. Would highly recommend this.

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