FOOD SLICER AND ASSOCIATED KNIFE SHARPNESS ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

Abstract

A food slicer for slicing food items includes a slicer body and a slicing knife mounted for rotation relative to the slicer body. The slicing knife has a peripheral cutting edge with an associated cutting zone, and an associated knife drive motor. A food product trolley is mounted on the slicer body for reciprocating motion back and forth, passing the cutting zone of the slicing knife. A knife edge evaluation system includes at least one vibration sensor positioned and configured to detect vibrations produced during sharpening of the slicing knife.