It's that simple.

This is an inferior product made by a company well known for quality merchandise.

I purchased one of these egg slicers based solely upon previous good experience with KitchenAid brand products.

The obvious flaws in use are well covered by the two previous reviewers.

KitchenAid should either re-engineer it, even if re-pricing is required, or simply stop selling it under their brand name, as it can only hurt their reputation..

I agree with Bob. My first egg/mushroom slicer was broken (the wire) after several use (it was in 20th century). My second egg/mushroom slicer was broken (again just the wire) after the second use (This was 21st century). Sorry for being sarcastic, but do we need some NASA's rocket science to make this slicer right ? Even MicroSoft can make it better. MicroSoft should be in this business...

I bought one of these because I think that the idea of a slicer is good. Supposed to work with soft cheese, eggs, mushrooms and other soft items.

The first time I used it I decided to try it with mushrooms and on the third mushroom the cutting wires broke. I would have returned it but for the price didn't think it was worth the trouble. So I just tossed it. Maybe mine was defective but I doubt it.