a while back we decided to replace our 10+ year old 12V Rapala knife .... when I bought it I also purchased a several different length blades so I was interested in a replacement that could use them ... it was OK but was weak and slow ..... consequently, I haven't used it often .... we find that a good electric knife works well in meat carving and I plan to give it a workout in Texas .... we made our decision to go with
this Rapala based on its advertising ... bought one at the local Cabela's, took it home, inserted the blades (very stiff), plugged it in, disengaged the safety, pulled the trigger and nothing..
.. it as dead, no sound at all, unplugged, and found it was very difficult (read that as I was strongly considering a hammer
) to removed the blades.... back to Cabela's who was very easy to work with ... got a replacement .... tested it at the customer service counter .... it worked flawlessly ... in looking at both, the cutout for the safety was improperly cut in the first one and wouldn't allow the trigger to engage. No clue as to the problem with the blade release buttons, If you buy one, recommend you check it before leaving the store. I believe the second one will do well. .... YouTube Video --
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLZpsgyWILU
.. it as dead, no sound at all, unplugged, and found it was very difficult (read that as I was strongly considering a hammer