Bought to replace the Mulineks meat grinder, which has worked for 19 years. This model was chosen because: 1. A lot of Panasonic home appliances and the brand has proven to be reliable. 2. The cheapest of the company's models with reverse According to the first operating experience - it works fine, and what is nice - knives and a grate from a 19-year-old Mulineks fit this meat grinder.