"Blinky the Shark" > wrote in message
>>> What are the benefits of cutting salami on the bias? Does salami *have*
>>> a bias? Cloth does.
>>
>> A longer slice. Instead of a round slice, you get an elongated
>> eliptical
>> slice. Nicer on a sandwich.
>
> Uh, okay. Doesn't seem like much of a deal breaker to me. 
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> Blinky
You won't know until you try it. The thickness and method of cutting does
affect the flavor.