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.
Amazon $655.09$655.09
12 in420 W (0.3 HP)
3.6/5
LEM’s biggest home slicer, a 12 in machine with a five-year warranty, for hunters and home butchers who want it to last.
- 12 inBlade
- 420 W (0.6 HP)Motor
- 15 mmMax slice
- YesSharpener
Check price at Amazon$849.99
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Five-year warranty on a full 12 in slicer
- 420 W induction motor with belt drive
- Built-in sharpener
Cons
- Costs more than twice the import 12 in slicers
- No NSF certification stated
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 | 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 (this one) | 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 | 1195 |
|---|---|
| Slicing | |
| Blade diameter | 12 in |
| Blade material | Stainless steel |
| Blades included | 1 |
| Motor | 420 W (0.6 HP) |
| Drive | Belt |
| Thickest slice | 15 mm |
| Features | |
| Built-in sharpener | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 54.1 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this blade size
KWS MS-10NS 10 in Slicer
A well-equipped 10 in slicer with a strong belt-driven motor and NSF certification, for heavy home use or a small food business.
Amazon $358$358
10 in320 W14 mm
BESWOOD 250 10 in Slicer
A popular 10 in slicer that carries NSF approval at a home price, for delis, food trucks and serious home users.
Amazon $338$338
10 in240 W
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