With one easy motion you can pare, core and slice apples. Also ideal for potatoes and pears. Capable of three separate functions pare, core and slice, pare only or slice and core only. Features a stay-sharp, deluxe stainless steel blade. Not just for apple paring, coring and slicing use the Norpro Apple-Mate® and Apple-Master® to create curly fries, chips-on-a-stick using russets or sweet potatoes. Scallop potatoes. Quickly create onion twists to deep fry, make French onion soup or to garnish a steak or hamburger. Core and slice pears for dessert. The vacuum base holds it securely onto any smooth surface. The clamp can be used to secure your Apple-Master to a rough or uneven surface up to 2-1/2 THK. Hand washing recommended.