not just for apple paring, coring and slicing use the Norpro Apple-Mate® and Apple-Master® to create curly fries, chips-on-a-stick using russets or sweet potatoes. Scallop potatoes. Quickly create onion twists to deep fry, make French onion soup or to garnish a steak or hamburger. Core and slice pears for dessert. Screw to tighten onto counters up to 1-3/4 in/4.5 cm thick.