Berkel X13AE automatic gravity feed slicer offers a sanitary one piece engineered polymer base and product table reduces seams and joints while providing an FDA approved surface for easy, effective cleaning. A removable and submersible sharpener with Borazon stones for accurate sharpening on the Berkel X13AE. Completely mechanical, gauge plate interlock. Precise thickness control is achieved using a variable pitch barrel cam for fine adjustment and wafer thin slices. The Berkel X13AE has an index knob and operating controls that are mounted outside of the drip zone for quick and easy. The slicer can be automatically operated in 3 speeds, and with 3 different stroke lengths. A permanent ring guard protects the entire non-slicing portion of the knife during slicing and cleaning. A fence is included with the product table. A simple kick stand supports the X13AE for easy access to clean under the slicer.