It works very well. It won't fall apart. You have to break the sticks. They are easier to bite a piece off of also.
I also have a jerky board that cuts 1/4 inch thick slices on one side or 3/8 inch slices on the other so as to get the thickness uniform for even drying. I also have an electric slicer, but that is a pain in the butt to clean. All in all I have found the ground meat method the fastest and easiest way to go.