OSTBA 8.7 in Two-Blade Slicer
OSTBA’s larger home slicer, with two 8.7 in blades for wider roasts and loaves than its 7.5 in models handle.
Amazon $159.99$159.99
The OSTBA 8.7 in Two-Blade Slicer and the LEM BigBite 8.5 in Slicer 1185 are evenly matched, rated 2.8 and 2.8. The OSTBA 8.7 in Two-Blade Slicer leads on value and slice range. The LEM BigBite 8.5 in Slicer 1185 wins on features. The OSTBA 8.7 in Two-Blade Slicer costs $340 less ($159.99 vs $499.99).
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LEM BigBite 8.5 in Slicer 1185
A commercial-style 8.5 in slicer with a gravity-fed carriage and a five-year warranty, for hunters and heavy home users who want it to last.
Amazon $499.99$499.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the OSTBA 8.7 in Two-Blade Slicer for value ($18.39 per inch of blade ($159.99, 8.7 in) vs $58.82 per inch of blade ($499.99, 8.5 in)) and slice range (slices up to 15 mm thick vs slices up to 10 mm thick).
- Choose the LEM BigBite 8.5 in Slicer 1185 for features (built-in sharpener vs removable carriage).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 9.5 in blade meat slicer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | OSTBA 8.7 in Two-Blade Slicer | LEM BigBite 8.5 in Slicer 1185 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 20% | 72 $18.39 per inch of blade ($159.99, 8.7 in) | 32 $58.82 per inch of blade ($499.99, 8.5 in) |
| Blade size 20% | 34 8.7 in blade | 30 8.5 in blade |
| Motor 15% | 43 200 W motor | 43 200 W motor |
| Slice range 10% | 50 slices up to 15 mm thick | 0 slices up to 10 mm thick |
| Features 25% | 20 removable carriage | 30 built-in sharpener |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| OSTBA 8.7 in Two-Blade Slicer | LEM BigBite 8.5 in Slicer 1185 | |
|---|---|---|
| Slicing | ||
| Blade diameter | 8.7 in | 8.5 in |
| Blade material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Blades included | 2 | 1 |
| Motor | 200 W | 200 W (0.2 HP) |
| Drive | - | Belt |
| Thickest slice | 15 mm | 10 mm |
| Features | ||
| Built-in sharpener | - | Yes |
| Removable carriage | Yes | - |
| Removable blade | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 12.2 lb | - |
| Warranty | - | 5 years |