NESCO FS-250 Food Slicer
A solid 8.7 in home slicer with a stainless carriage, for families who slice roasts and cheese every week.
Amazon $129.99$129.99
8.7 in180 W14.3 mm
2.8/5
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.
- 8.5 inBlade
- 200 W (0.2 HP)Motor
- 10 mmMax slice
- YesSharpener
Check price at Amazon$499.99
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Five-year warranty, the longest here
- Built-in sharpener
- Belt-driven induction motor built for long sessions
Cons
- Slices only up to 10 mm thick
- Expensive for an 8.5 in blade
The LEM BigBite family
Every LEM BigBite model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own blade size.
| Model | Blade | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEM BigBite 8.5 in Slicer 1185 (this one) | 8.5 in | 2.8/5 | $499.99 |
| LEM BigBite 10 in Slicer 1020 | 10 in | 3.2/5 | $569.99 |
| LEM BigBite 12 in Slicer 1195 | 12 in | 3.6/5 | $849.99 |
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 | 1185 |
|---|---|
| Slicing | |
| Blade diameter | 8.5 in |
| Blade material | Stainless steel |
| Blades included | 1 |
| Motor | 200 W (0.2 HP) |
| Drive | Belt |
| Thickest slice | 10 mm |
| Features | |
| Built-in sharpener | Yes |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this blade size
LEM 7.5 in Meat Slicer 1381
LEM’s entry slicer, a belt-driven 7.5 in model for hunters and home cooks who also want parts support down the road.
Amazon $109.99$109.99
7.5 in150 W20 mm
OSTBA SL-518 Two-Blade Slicer
A light, easy-to-store 7.5 in slicer with two blades in the box, a good fit for weekly sandwich meat and cheese.
Amazon $119.99$119.99
7.5 in200 W15 mm
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