@tj Never mind the Dutch ¨cheese-slicer´. Which works perfect with Gouda-type cheeses, but even on Brie/ Camembert and other cheeses, if not too soft. And real butter, or making crisps !An ancient tool still used in The Netherlands. Not because we are El-cheapos. ( Which we are ).But it allows some air between slices , adding more taste. We gave them to "our' Canadians , but Cheddar goes better if thicker I guess. There is at least one in Australia, we gave somebody one as present too.