We purchased this unit to slice bacon in our home butcher shop. For the price, this unit has performed significantly better than we could have expected.
We have sliced a couple hundred pounds of bacon without the first issue.
Sharpening the blade takes a little practice, but thats the case with any slicer of this style.
If you don't plan to cut 1000 lbs of meat every day, this unit is definitely a reasonable option for a small shop or deli.