KWS MS-12NS 12 in Slicer
A full-size 12 in slicer with NSF certification for under $650, for restaurants, delis and home butchers who process in bulk.
Amazon $639$639
The KWS MS-12NS 12 in Slicer is the better meat slicer overall, rated 4.0 to 3.3. The KWS MS-12NS 12 in Slicer leads on features and value. The KWS MS-12NS 12 in Slicer costs $1,246 less ($639 vs $1,885).
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Globe G12 G-Series
A medium-duty 12 in commercial slicer for delis and restaurants that slice meat and cheese for hours each day.
Amazon $1,885$1,885
Which should you buy?
- Choose the KWS MS-12NS 12 in Slicer for features (built-in sharpener, NSF certified, removable carriage, ETL or UL listed vs built-in sharpener, NSF certified) and value ($53.25 per inch of blade ($639, 12 in) vs $157.08 per inch of blade ($1,885, 12 in)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 10 to 12 in blade meat slicer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | KWS MS-12NS 12 in Slicer | Globe G12 G-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 20% | 35 $53.25 per inch of blade ($639, 12 in) | 0 $157.08 per inch of blade ($1,885, 12 in) |
| Blade size 20% | 100 12 in blade | 100 12 in blade |
| Motor 15% | 89 420 W motor | 82 0.5 HP motor (about 373 W) |
| Slice range 10% | 50 slices up to 15 mm thick | 43 slices up to 14.3 mm thick |
| Features 25% | 100 built-in sharpener, NSF certified, removable carriage, ETL or UL listed | 60 built-in sharpener, NSF certified |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| KWS MS-12NS 12 in Slicer | Globe G12 G-Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Slicing | ||
| Blade diameter | 12 in | 12 in |
| Blade material | Stainless steel | Hard-chromed alloy steel |
| Blades included | 1 | 1 |
| Motor | 420 W (0.6 HP) | 0.5 HP |
| Drive | - | Belt |
| Thickest slice | 15 mm | 14.3 mm |
| Largest food | 8.5 x 11 x 8 in | 10 in wide, 8.25 in round, 8.75 in high |
| Features | ||
| Built-in sharpener | Yes | Yes |
| Removable carriage | Yes | - |
| NSF certified | Yes | Yes |
| Safety listing | ETL | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 60 lb | 54 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |