In short: the Ritter amano5 slicer needs no power socket: you turn a crank and the 17 cm serrated blade does the rest. All-metal, made in Germany and supplied with a bamboo board, it adjusts thickness up to about 20 mm. Enough to set the machine in the middle of the table and slice raclette at 3 or 4 mm, pan by pan.
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Quick facts on the Ritter amano5 slicer
| Feature | Ritter amano5 (107001) |
|---|---|
| Type | Hand-crank slicer (circular blade), all-metal |
| Drive | No electricity: metal crank with a beech-wood grip, turned with the right hand (Ritter) |
| Blade | 17 cm diameter, serrated stainless steel blade (Ritter); smooth ham blade sold as a spare part (Ritter) |
| Cutting thickness | Infinitely adjustable, from very thin up to about 20 mm (Ritter) |
| Dimensions and weight | 34.5 x 25.5 x 37 cm (W x H x D), 4.3 kg with the bamboo board (Ritter) |
| Foldable / footprint | Not stated by Ritter; the board slides into rails under the unit |
| Materials | All-metal in silver metallic, stainless steel carriage and guide, bamboo board, beech grip (Ritter) |
| Included accessories | Bamboo board (catches the slices, doubles as a cutting board), removable stainless steel carriage with about 20 cm travel (Ritter) |
| Cleaning | Stainless steel carriage removable for cleaning (Ritter); dishwasher: not stated by Ritter |
| Safety | TÜV Rheinland/GS certified, 4 silicone suction feet against slipping (Ritter) |
| Warranty | 2-year manufacturer’s guarantee from the date of purchase (Ritter) |
| Made in | Germany, “Made in Germany” (Ritter) |
| Indicative price | About €239.99 on the official Ritter store, checked on 11/11/2026 |
What we make of it
The amano5 is the old-fashioned slicer brought up to date. No motor, no cord: a metal crank with a beech grip turns the 17 cm serrated blade while your other hand pushes the carriage. The upshot is that the machine can sit in the middle of the table without an extension lead, and everyone slices their share when their pan is free. According to Ritter’s official product page, four silicone suction feet hold it in place on the worktop, and its 4.3 kg help too.
For raclette, the continuous adjustment goes up to about 20 mm, far beyond the 3 to 4 mm that make a nice slice. The stainless steel carriage travels about 20 cm, enough for a block or a quarter wheel. Ritter talks about “large, hard” foods and appetizing slices without naming cheese as such; a well-chilled semi-hard cheese, taken out of the fridge at the last minute, remains your best bet for a clean cut. The supplied bamboo board catches the slices and then doubles as a cutting board; it slides into rails under the unit.
As for cleaning, Ritter says the stainless steel carriage comes off for washing, but says nothing about the dishwasher. The safety instructions ask you to use the carriage or the food holder and to set the thickness dial back to “0” after each use. The manufacturer’s guarantee is 2 years from purchase. At about €239.99 on the official store, it costs the same as the electric icaro7: here you are paying for the pleasure of the crank and an all-metal build made in Germany.
Strengths
- No socket needed, sits in the middle of the table
- All-metal, made in Germany
- Thickness adjustable up to about 20 mm
- Bamboo board included, stored under the unit
- Silicone suction feet against slipping
Things to consider
- Bulky: 34.5 cm wide and 4.3 kg
- Dishwasher use not stated by Ritter
- Right-hand crank, which not every left-hander will like
- About €239.99, the price of an electric slicer
Who is it for?
For tables that like to slice the raclette as the meal goes on, kitchens that would rather do without yet another motor, and people who want a handsome metal object rather than a plastic gadget. Who it isn’t for: anyone short on space, since with no folding mentioned it needs a proper corner of a cupboard. And if you buy your cheese pre-sliced, there is no point investing.
Alternatives
- Graef Manuale H9: another hand-crank slicer, with a 190 mm blade and a 0 to 15 mm cut.
- Ritter icaro7: its 65 W electric cousin, folding down to 10 cm wide.
- Westmark Fromarex: a manual lever cheese slicer, much cheaper.
- Louis Tellier N3503: a cheese harp, for slicing without a machine.
- Westmark Rollschnitt 71002270: a compact roller-and-wire cheese slicer.
Once the cheese is sliced, pick an idea from our raclette recipes.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Ritter amano5 work without electricity?
Yes. The blade is driven by a metal crank with a beech grip, turned with the right hand, according to Ritter. No socket is needed.
Can you cut 3 to 4 mm raclette slices with the Ritter amano5?
Yes. Ritter states continuous adjustment from very thin up to about 20 mm, which covers the 3 to 4 mm of a raclette slice. Well-chilled cheese cuts more cleanly.
What is the warranty on the Ritter amano5?
Ritter gives a 2-year manufacturer’s guarantee from the date of purchase on its appliances. The amano5 is made in Germany according to the manufacturer.
