An Made in America Product! We manufacture our foolproof bread slicer with exceptional quality using all American hardwood, hardwood faced materials (no Bamboo and no splinters) and a food safe cutting surface. It cuts 3/8" or 1/2" thick slices. You also can skip a slot and double the thickness. IT HAS A FULLY AUTOMATIC, solid locking design that is quick to open with absolutely NO ASSEMBLY REQUIERD; and it folds up just as quickly to an incredibly small height of just 1 1/2 inches! DIMENSIONS: Size when folded for storage is only 1 1/2 inches tall x 7 1/2 inches wide x 12 inches long. It is 5 1/4 inches tall and will accept a 6 1/4 inch wide loaf and any length loaf. CUTTING SURFACE: Our slicer's slightly wider cutting surface allows for wider loaves if needed. SIMPLE TO USE: To use: Rotate the spring loaded knife guides to their self-locking open position. Insert the bread stop. Position and hold the bread loaf. To store: Remove the bread stop. Push both knife guides out of the retaining notch before rotating under. Knife sold separately. Most orders are shipped the following business day. US orders are shipped Priority Mail.