KitchenAid KHB2351CU 3-Speed Hand Blender - Contour Silver, 8 inches

After owning several Cusinart SmartStick blenders (all of which inevitably broke due to a gear-stripping problem that you can read about in several reviews of its various models), I decided to look for something else. I can't believe I didn't find this KitchenAid hand blender before: it's reasonably priced (in the same range as the SmartStick when I bought it, plus as I found out later they have other models of the KitchenAid that cost less and don't include some of the "extras" but presumably share the KitchenAid's better design) and works quite well. If you're familiar with the SmartStick, it has everything I like about that. Most importantly, it blends well. Additionally, the blade shaft comes off for easy cleaning. It also includes a mixing/blending cup that is sized well to fit the blade shaft, though I happen to like the design of Cuisinart's better (which, given the "lip," also works well for serving or pouring, unlike this one, plus it's wider and a bit less tall which I think works better for blending larger chunks of food). Finally, it has adjustable speed (three in this case, though I got by with even a 1-speed Cuisinart--who also makes at least a 2-speed model I've used as well--just fine).The KitchenAid blender also includes some "extras" besides just the stick blender. Besides the blade shaft (which you'll use for regular stick blending, likely with the included cup), they include a small chopper as well as a whisk attachment. I've never used the whisk but assume it would work well; I have tried to use the chopper but don't recommend buying it just for that purpose. In my case, the lid is very hard to remove afterwards because it seems to create a vacuum inside (or at least a pressure difference) that makes the lid very difficult to remove, a problem that is exaggerated if you have liquid ingredients that might get stuck in the seal. I ended up having to throw mine out after the lid got stuck on so tight I couldn't get it off and accidentally broke it trying. It also includes a carrying bag for some of these accessories, which may be nice if you move yours around a lot (but mine just stays in the kitchen).My favorite thing about this blender is that the place where the blade attaches appears to be metal, which I assume will last much longer than the plastic on the Cuisinarts that kept getting destroyed on me after a few months to a couple years (quite variable) of daily use. The KitchenAid is holding up well for me so far after almost a year, still with nearly daily use, and I hope it continues to do the same.If you use your stick blender frequently like I do, I'd highly recommend this one (or a similar KitchenAid) over the Cuisinart SmartStick. If you use yours infrequently, either one should work well, so you may want to factor in other criteria like purchase price (though they weren't that different when I wrote this) or aesthetics (the Cusinart is mostly plastic, but the KitchenAid only has plastic on the motor section; the Cuisinart is available in more colors, but it appears this one is only silver/gray).

Someone at KitchenAid put some good thought into this immersion blender. In fact, I'm not even sure I would call it an immersion blender since it's so multi-functional. I don't often give products a 5-star rating, only when they have good quality construction and deliver above and beyond comparable products. This one deserves the full 5 stars. It replaces the Kalorik that Cooks Illustrated previously rated as their top pick (and have recently demoted). I was not overly impressed with the Kalorik, and for slightly more, thought this looked to be a much better value. It's also the current CI top winner, which I didn't know at the time I bought it but am glad to see they also liked it.At the heart of the device is the motor wand. The one-speed on/off switch is sealed, protecting against splashes. (I have not found this to have three speeds, will need to check that out.) Three devices can attach to the wand--the blender stick, a mini chopper, and a whisk.The immersion blender stick piece is constructed of a solid piece of steel, which means you can use it without concern in hot sauces and soups.The whisk is a nice addition, doing a good job of thoroughly blending some eggs that I was having a tough time to break apart with a hand whisk. My only beef here was that the one speed (that I could find) was a little too fast for eggs in a 1-cup measuring cup, they splashed out of the cup when I tried to blend them up.I thought it brilliant to include the food chopper cup. This makes this product truly multi-functional and especially functional for a small kitchen without a lot of storage space. I would be cautious with water temperature when washing the chopper cup and the tall mixing cup. I've had other plastic items crack from water temperatures that were too high. I would only use moderately-warm water to wash these parts up.The whisk, blender and motor wand all fit together in the cloth carrying bag.

I was a little nervous about ordering this as I wasn't sure how useful it would be in the kitchen. A lot of gadgets are far more attractive in the abstract than they are in reality! But I simply love this tool. It's very sturdy and powerful and seems extremely well designed and built. A few minor things: The mixing cup seems a little flimsy. It's very thin plastic and while it may be strong, I'm a little nervous as to how long it will last. I also wish it were bigger – or at least deeper as it only holds so much before it starts to spill over while being mixed. The chopping tool and cup is bigger than I expected but I'm glad. This will replace my food processor for 70% of what I would use it for. Much easier to clean and deal with on the counter top. And last, a picky thing: the settings dial on the top is a little hard to grip and turn. The grooves and settings are a bit too subtle. I almost didn't even notice it was there at first.But that's all relatively picky stuff. The unit itself does what you want it to and it's incredibly easy to clean. My only wish is that I'd gotten this sooner.

Práctica y muy hutil con buena potencia y muchos accesorios

I am so happy I purchased this great little blender. I didn't think I was going to use all the pieces but boy was I wrong. The little chopper is great for chopping a bit of parsley or a shallot - but I mostly use it when I'm making sauces like chimichurri or pesto. I often have a lot going on in the kitchen so it's great to be able to grab it to purée some soup or whip-up some cream or an egg white at the last minute. The parts are easily attached and detached and simple to clean. I love the bag it keeps everything together so that I'm not running around looking for the attachment.

Me han funcionado bastante bien. La picadora pequeña cuidar de no exceder la capacidad porque se puede llegar a barrer. Si se siguen las instrucciones no tendrán problema. Kitchen Aid es sinónimo de calidad. Lo digo como estudiante de gastronomía; ya me ha sacado de más de un aprieto.

Compre esta licuadora de inmersión para usos regulares, no de diario y se siente que se ajusta perfecto al uso de una familia mediana, además los accesorios que incluye estan muy completos y la construcción deñ brazo-motor se siente muy solida, sin embargo tiene algunas partes plásticas que aún no se si se desgasten con el uso. En resumen me parece muy buen producto acorde a mis necesidades de uso no diario y la entrega fue rapidísima.

Aparato útil y de buena calidad con accesorios versátiles a precio accesible, envío rápido sin contratiempos.