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Agbay vs. Wilton cake leveler?

post #1 of 22
10/6/09 at 7:10am
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I got some money to spend on cake stuff for my birthday!!! Yahoo!! I recently saw a poster on here talking about wanting an Agbay. If you haven't seen the video yet, google it. You will be amazed! Buuuuut... the single bladed one is $175 and the double bladed one is $275. I could probably afford the first one but that would eat up all my cake cash and I'd really like to stretch it if I could. (I could also use some new pans, gumpaste tools, dusts, colours, etc) Now I know that Wilton products are not always the top notchest quality in the eyes of many a serious baker. I've found them to be hit and miss myself. That being said... anyone have some input as to whether I could get by with the Wilton cake leveler or will I be wasting my money? (Doesn't cut cleanly, or for very long, or the construction is wimpy etc) I know that some things you can go for the cheapie and other times you should just spend the money and get the good one. Any thoughts???

Thanks guys!
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post #2 of 22
10/6/09 at 7:13am
I had the Wilton cake leveler - after many ruined cakes I threw it in the garbage! I finally wised up and bought the Agbay- best investment EVER!!! I bought the single blade one and I LOVE IT!!!
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post #3 of 22
10/6/09 at 7:14am
There is NOooo comparison!! I bought the Wilton one first, used it once and returned it because I hated it. I looked like I chewed through the cake. Then I bought the single blade Agbay... LOVE IT!!! It is the best money I ever spent! Trust me, if you purchase an Agbay you won't regret it! That is one of my "can't live without and won't even attempt to" items.
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post #4 of 22
10/6/09 at 7:15am
I have the small wilton leveler, which works well, however, I know a lot of people don't like the large one. There was a thread a while back, that someone's husband made them a leveler similer to an Agbay, try searching in the forms, if you have someone who could make something similare for you, I would say not to spend the money right now, 175 can buy you a lot of cake pans!
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post #5 of 22
10/6/09 at 7:18am
(Doesn't cut cleanly, or for very long, or the construction is wimpy etc) ..

All of the above and then some!! I am more of a hobby baker - but have made well over 20 wedding cakes in the past year alone (only 4 years into my hobby) . . .

I saved my money last year when the wedding cakes were beginning to hit hard and fast and ordered the single blade and promptly threw the Wilton away. My DH is a fantastic handyman and can fix anything - except the Wilton leveler -- he tried so many different ways to make the Wilton actually work -- but each one failed on both small and large layers.

I understand the need and want to get as much for your money as possible - I've lived that way all my life -- but trust me on this one -- you will never regret buying the agbay and it will make your cake life simpler, easier and less stressful. Then when the money starts rolling in from your perfectly stacked cakes and lovely torting -- you can spend that money on the other toys.

I have just the single blade and it doesn't take me that long to make the level cut on top and then drop the agbay down to make the torte cut.

HTH

Suze
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post #6 of 22
10/6/09 at 7:29am
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Wow, thanks for the fast response guys (insert smiley face with a superhero cape) icon_biggrin.gif It sounds like the verdict is unanimous. Agbay. I do, however, have a really handy hubby. I wonder if we can make one from scratch? No, he's already work overloaded. I'd be waiting forever! icon_lol.gif Thanks for all the advice! (although... making my own does sound tempting! icon_rolleyes.gif )
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post #7 of 22
10/6/09 at 8:22am
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Originally Posted by pouchet82

There was a thread a while back, that someone's husband made them a leveler similer to an Agbay.



I tried searching the forums for this and couldn't find it. Can anyone help me find it?
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post #8 of 22
10/6/09 at 9:04am
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Originally Posted by CountryCakery4

I got some money to spend on cake stuff for my birthday!!! Yahoo!! I recently saw a poster on here talking about wanting an Agbay. If you haven't seen the video yet, google it. You will be amazed! Buuuuut... the single bladed one is $175 and the double bladed one is $275. I could probably afford the first one but that would eat up all my cake cash and I'd really like to stretch it if I could. (I could also use some new pans, gumpaste tools, dusts, colours, etc) Now I know that Wilton products are not always the top notchest quality in the eyes of many a serious baker. I've found them to be hit and miss myself. That being said... anyone have some input as to whether I could get by with the Wilton cake leveler or will I be wasting my money? (Doesn't cut cleanly, or for very long, or the construction is wimpy etc) I know that some things you can go for the cheapie and other times you should just spend the money and get the good one. Any thoughts???Thanks guys!




The difference is like cutting your cake with a precision razor sharp blade vs using a plastic fast food knife!

If you can't afford Agbay, there are some other good ones out there for somewhat less money.
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post #9 of 22
10/6/09 at 9:09am
I bought the double-bladed Agbay, and wouldn't give it up for anything. I threw the Wilton leveler in the trash.

Having said that, I would have been just as happy with the single-blade. I would bet it's easier to work than the double-bladed. I'm a hobby baker and don't use it every day, so I get confused on which knob to turn to set which blade, and then turning the other one moves that one instead of this one.

Just get the single blade Agbay and never look back!
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post #10 of 22
10/6/09 at 9:16am
I too am a hobby baker. I "want" a lot of the nicer equipment, but can't always allocate my household monies to it. I have the SMALL Wilton leveler and HATE it!!! I have the LARGE Wilton leveler and am PACIFIED with it.... but only momentarily. The more I hear about the Agbay, the more I want one.

Adding links:

YouTube search for Agbay Leveler Tutorial/Videos

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=agbay+leveler&search_type=&aq=f

CakeCentral Thread from momma28 on homemade Agbay-like leveler

http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-641144-agbay.html
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post #11 of 22
10/6/09 at 9:35am
well the small wilton leveler i liked and used for a long time. Then i got the large wilton leveler (was so excited to get a larger leveler) and ended up throwing it away. It was useless for me. I did buy an agbay (single blade) and i'm happy i did. But if you have limited funding and need other things too, then you need to prioritize your needs.

There are many ways to level a cake, and one of the best is just plain old dental floss. So spend your money wisely, my advice is just don't waist it on the wilton large leveler.
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post #12 of 22
10/6/09 at 9:40am
I hate my large Wilton one. Has anyone ever noticed the one they use on Ace of Cakes? I didn't recognize it. Anyone know what company makes that one?
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post #13 of 22
10/6/09 at 10:01am
I have both Wilton levelers. I use the small one all the time, the large one only on big cakes, but both work fine for me. I'm on more of a Wilton budget than an Agbay budget icon_razz.gif and I'm a hobby baker, so I tend to try to work with what I have or can afford. Anyhow, the large Wilton leveler has to be moved back and forth, like a bread knife, and it works best to go in a circle around the cake instead of trying to saw straight through.
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post #14 of 22
10/6/09 at 10:15am
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Originally Posted by mrsclox

I hate my large Wilton one. Has anyone ever noticed the one they use on Ace of Cakes? I didn't recognize it. Anyone know what company makes that one?

http://www.foodutensils.com.au/loyal-cake-tart-p-1434.html?osCsid=79di1gpgftqlmvqnhfqm5ut833
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post #15 of 22
10/6/09 at 10:30am
Jeff_Arnett, thanks for the link. I hoped it would be cheaper than Agbay, but nope. Darn.
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