I have used many small food choppers. The Pampered Chef Cutting Edge Food Chopper is one of the quickest and user friendliest choppers I have used. It is also easy to clean up after using it. I work, so my dinners need to be prepared as quick as possible this chopper helps get the job done. It has really sharp blades. The bottom cap is able to be used when chopping if needed to help contain food...espically items that may have liquid. Although it only chops small portions at a time. The clean up is so simple. I would recommened it to anyone.