This unique tool not only lets you slice hard-cooked eggs in two different directions, it allows you to cut hard-boiled eggs into six prefect wedges. With just one pass of the slicing wires, you can quickly slice your eggs lengthwise or crosswise. Then simply rotate the egg and chop it into neat, evenly-sized cubes, perfect for home-made egg salad! Turn a hard-cooked egg on end, press on the wedging wires and, voila!...perfect egg wedges. What's more, the 3-Way slicer is not just for breakfast. Use it to slice strawberries and mushrooms for salads , or to cut soft, fresh mozzarella cheese into slices, perfect for basil, tomato and mozzarella salad. The 3-Way slicer is made of sturdy zinc with a durable nylon base.