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Default How to cut a 5 pound block of cheese?

On Dec 9, 5:52*pm, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "Jim Elbrecht" > wrote in message


> > Probably- guitar wire has been used. *You can get stainless wire and a
> > couple of bull rings at the hardware store pretty cheap.

>
> I just ordered a wire cutter from Instawares. *It is hand held and made for
> large blocks of cheese. *I almost ordered the bamboo one and then realized
> by looking at it that it probably was too small in scale for a large block
> of cheese. *I think this one will work.


I have never had a wire cheese cutter that didn't break within a few
days of use. You are very smart to get a commercial grade one. I think
the household ones are meant to slice Velveeta.