Building high-quality prototypes required us to design a number of custom tools, including a bridge saw and specialized jigs. Follow our process to cut carefully measured guide slots into PVC pipe to create a prototype slicing guide.

We designed a custom knife that would be compatible with our Slicing Guide. We cut and sharpened blanks from cutlery-grade steel, around which we molded high-quality resin handles. These low-volume prototypes were to be duplicated by a knife manufacturer during the full-volume production run, but since that time we have located a suitable commercially available knife and will be using it instead.