Food slicer with suction device and adjustable cutting surface

A slicer for slicing food moved into contact with a slicer blade, the slicer comprising:

• (a) a platform pivotably connected to a rear portion of the slicer;
• (b) the platform having an upper side along which food is moved into contact with the blade;
• and
• (c) a handle that slides along an sloped edge of the platform to raise and lower an end of the platform facing the blade.

A food slicer comprising:

• (a) a frame;
• (b) a blade installable in the frame;
• (c) a platform pivotably connected to the frame, an end of the platform facing the blade;
• and
• (d) a handle movable along a flange on the platform to raise and lower the end of the platform relative to the blade.

A food slicer comprising:

• (a) a frame having a blade;
• (b) a suction device contained in a housing that is rotatably connected to the frame;
• (c) the housing is rotatable from a storage position under the frame to an engagement position that extends at least partially outward from the frame;
• wherein, when the suction device is engaged with a work surface, food may be moved into the blade of the slicer without moving the slicer on the work surface.