In article >,
pltrgyst > wrote:

> On Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:29:27 -0500, "Dee.Dee" > wrote:
>
> >I'm wondering if there is any way to slice a bagel into 3 slices instead of
> >buying an electric slicer or using a knife.
>
> Assuming you don't mean avoiding a knife altogether, take a look at eBay
> #310014800826.
>
> Alternatively, use any bagel slicer which accomodates *very* thick bagels.
> Add a
> spacer (can be anything, really -- your other half can undoubtedly fix you
> up)
> as thick as the slices you want. Cut once, move the spacer to the opther side
> of
> the bagel, and cut again. Voila -- three equal slices.

Similarly, perhaps on of those slicer guides geared towards bread
machine loaves would work. Put the bagel at teh back, and run the knife
through the last two slots.

jt