Hobart Centerline EDGE12
A medium-duty commercial 12 in slicer for restaurants and delis that want Hobart service support behind it.
Amazon $2,640$2,640
12 in480 W (0.5 HP)14 mm
4.0/5
A full-size 12 in slicer with NSF certification for under $650, for restaurants, delis and home butchers who process in bulk.
- 12 inBlade
- 420 W (0.6 HP)Motor
- 15 mmMax slice
- YesSharpener
Check price at Amazon$639
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 420 W motor and a 12 in blade for whole hams and large roasts
- ETL listed and NSF certified
- Large removable tray
- Built-in sharpener
Cons
- Heavy at 60 lb
- One-year warranty
The KWS NS family
Every KWS NS model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own blade size.
| Model | Blade | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| KWS MS-10NS 10 in Slicer | 10 in | 3.7/5 | $358 |
| KWS MS-12NS 12 in Slicer (this one) | 12 in | 4.0/5 | $639 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its blade size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | MS-12NS |
|---|---|
| Slicing | |
| Blade diameter | 12 in |
| Blade material | Stainless steel |
| Blades included | 1 |
| Motor | 420 W (0.6 HP) |
| Thickest slice | 15 mm |
| Largest food | 8.5 x 11 x 8 in |
| Features | |
| Built-in sharpener | Yes |
| Removable carriage | Yes |
| NSF certified | Yes |
| Safety listing | ETL |
| Build | |
| Weight | 60 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this blade size
ROVSUN 12 in 500W Meat Slicer
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12 in500 W15 mm
Avantco SL312 12 in Slicer
A low-cost 12 in gravity-feed slicer from a restaurant-supply brand, for light commercial or heavy home use.
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12 in420 W (0.3 HP)
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