[Livinhope]

Watching the programme 'The Boss is coming to Dinner', one of the women on there was using a chopping implement very similar to one I had years ago.  It's got a round base which contains blades, there is a plunger type handle that comes out of the top and to use it you bang down on the top and the blades come down and chop whatever is underneath.  Sorry for the explanation but it's the only way I can describe it.  The one I had was called an Autochopper.  Does anyone know of anywhere that sells these because I would love another one to save my hands?

[tosca100]

Lakeland have them. If you look on Amazon they might have them cheaper.

Happy hunting.

[hamstergbert]

also have them here

Some of the gadgets are reputedly very flimsy and extremely hard to clean properly without losing fingertips!

According to Viz TopTips the safest way to chop vegetables without cutting yourself is to get someone else to hold the vegetables while you chop away in perfect safety....

[Livinhope]

also have them here

Some of the gadgets are reputedly very flimsy and extremely hard to clean properly without losing fingertips!

According to Viz TopTips the safest way to chop vegetables without cutting yourself is to get someone else to hold the vegetables while you chop away in perfect safety....

There's always one 

Thanks I'll have a look if they are rubbish then they will stay where they are and I'll battle on without.

[8doubles]

Ask anybody who was cooking in the 70`s and the chances are they will have a vintage K-tel or Chop-o-matic gadget in the attic they will give you.

Those salesmen at rural shows were good , i think i got a free bottle of snake oil with mine.

[GrannieAnnie]

I actually bought one a couple of years ago, its just the same as the old one I had years back!  Still a nuisance to clean, but handy!  I got mine in one of the el cheapo shops, but I can't remember which one!  

[mumofstig]

I think it's quicker to chop with knife and board, and much easier to wash up as well

[Ice]

I agree.  Get yourself a decent sharp knife and practice with it.  Those chopping thingummies tend to tear to shreds rather than chop.

[Livinhope]

I agree.  Get yourself a decent sharp knife and practice with it.  Those chopping thingummies tend to tear to shreds rather than chop.

I have a complete set of very sharp chefs knives, it doesn't help the arthritic hands.

[Ice]

That would make using a knife very difficult.  From what I remember the autochop needed quite a thump to chop some things, if you could manage that then it would be ideal.

[Livinhope]

That would make using a knife very difficult.  From what I remember the autochop needed quite a thump to chop some things, if you could manage that then it would be ideal.

Exactly, there are times when I can't grip the handle of a knife which is not only difficult but dangerous.  My old chopper was used so much it disintegrated with use and I've never seen one since, but I'll trawl the kitchen shops and cheapos and see what I can find.

[Livinhope]

Ice, Have you received a pm from me in reply to the one you sent this morning?  I tried replying by e-mail and it got thrown back so tried via the site and can find no record of it.  Sorry to put this on here.

[Ice]

Yes I have.  Had a few gremlins this morning myself.

[Casey76]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=zyliss

Amazon have several manual Zyliss choppers

[mumofstig]

can I put in a good word for this
mini electric one great for small quantities