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Welcome to my first instalment of Cool Tools Thursday!! Since I started on this sweet journey, I have amassed a number of tools of the trade - some necessary, some not so, and others I certainly could have done without.
When I bought it back in October of 2011, I was a novice in this sweets arena, with only a few cakes in my repertoire. Still, I was getting very annoyed with the flimsy wire cutter I owned and I wasted a lot of cake using a serrated knife - I am just not skilled that way I suppose. So after coming across this product online, I sent an email to the address provided and within a matter of minutes, Maureen, the creator of this product, responded.
She was was very helpful and pointed me in the direction of Chrissie at Icing Inspirations, located in Kitchener. The rest is history.
As previously noted, the blades are extremely sharp. It is important that you cut in a direction away from you, with fingers out of the path of the blade and that you use the protective covers on the blade(s) when not in use.
It's a great tool, in my opinion - well constructed, lightweight, but sturdy and easy to use. Although I have not had to replace any parts, I did notice that they can run a little pricey - that would be my only concern.
The initial cost may also seem a little outrageous, but once you use it, you will find that it is well worth it. However, here is a list of some less expensive alternatives:
- Ultimate Cake Leveler
- Cake Slicer Deluxe
- Multi-Layer Cake Slicing Kit
The cakes in this video look pretty dense - I have used it on cakes less dense and it works just a beautifully.
So... What do you think about the Agbay Leveler?
Jenny McMillan says
Amazing tool! Would love to have one someday:) Can't really justify the cost right now!
Radhika says
Your red velvet looks delish! So moist and yummy. I can't find the red cocoa powder anywhere in Singapore 🙁
Paula Kelly-Bourque says
Looks like the work-horse of cake levelers and if I baked as many cakes as you I would want this in my supply cupboard!
Regina @SpecialtyCakeCreations says
Wow...the video sure proves its like a hot knife and butter. I always used a large serrated knife, but then again, I not often had to have layers thinner than one inch. This looks soo easy!
Jacquee says
Test
I Sugar Coat It! says
You'll love it when you do!
I Sugar Coat It! says
Try online - amazon.
I Sugar Coat It! says
Unless you want to start a new trend of torting cookies... 🙂
I Sugar Coat It! says
So after a year of using it, I finally cut my thumb open Monday night. I should really take my own advice. :0
G Pavao says
I wish I had one.