Eggs are a near perfect food. And to help perfectly prep eggs for salads and side dishes, the multi-purpose Zyliss Egg Cutter allows eggs to be safely hardboiled and then sliced or wedged cleanly and quickly. – Before hard boiling, use the integrated shell-piercing tool to vent a small hole in the egg to prevent the eggshell from cracking while boiling. When eggs are hardboiled and ready to be sliced or wedged, use the stainless steel cutting wires to cut cleanly through the delicate egg.- Made of long lasting abs plastic and stainless steel- Multi-purpose cutting tool allows eggs to be both sliced and wedged cleanly and quickly- Integrated shell piercing tool for hard boiled eggs to prevent eggs from cracking during boiling- Non slip base for stability when in use- All parts are dishwasher safe