Benriner BN-1 Japanese Handheld Mandolin Slicer with Three Interchangeable Stainless-Steel Blades-Ivory, Vegetable Fruit Cutter Peeler, Stainless Steel, Off-White

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The mandoline is 12.6 inches long, 4.72 inches wide, and 1.57 inches tall. It weighs 0.8 pounds (12.8 ounces). There are also settings for waffle slices as well for thin julienne strips and French fries. To cut strips or fries you need to change the blade, which is done easily without risking a cut finger. A single straight blade runs perpendicular to the ramp, slicing straight through the ingredients you slide past it. Cut the ends off of food so that you create a flat surface on either end. A flat surface will be easier to grasp with the handguard and to slice. If an item is long and thin like a cucumber or a zucchini, cut it in half as you’ll get more leverage with a shorter item.

While the three julienne styles offer a variety of cuts, they are not reported to work as well as those from other brands. Customers complained that it was more difficult to slice when using these blade inserts. In fact, many cooks toss them straight into the trash when they arrive! It can definitely be scary the first time you use a mandoline slicer. For the uninitiated, many mandolines are just an extremely sharp blade housed in plastic, and you can easily cut your hand without a handguard. While Kyocera’s mandoline offers a slicing guard, it’s unfortunately too small for the job. When testing it on a radish, the slices came out messy and uneven. To get the thin, even slices that a mandoline promises, I had to ditch the handguard. I’m not a novice, and I almost got cut when using this one. Still, I’d recommend it as a starter mandoline. Because all of the blade options are built-in features, the hassle and potential danger of having to change out and switch blade inserts is completely eliminated. The Dash Safe Slice has an unusual design. Unlike other mandolines, the food is placed inside an angled chute. While in use, neither hand ever gets anywhere near the blade, making this the safest mandoline you can buy.

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We found the handguard difficult to push. Food did not slide smoothly down the runway and it often jammed up in the blade. Plus, the slicing blade has micro-serrations that leave tiny teeth marks on food slices. Tiny top chefs who are just donning their toques should consider the Joie Mini Mandoline Slicer. For smaller hands, a smaller tool is a wise choice. This lightweight, mini mandoline has a holding handle for the veggies, so your child’s hand will never actually come close to the blade. The size of the safety guard is also something to think about before purchasing. If a smaller or flimsier food holder is a scary no-no for you, particularly if you’re a beginner when it comes to using this type of tool, go for a mandoline with a food holder that is larger in size and better in quality. The first thing that caught my attention was its sleek, modern design. The white finish adds a touch of elegance to my kitchen, making it a visually appealing addition to my culinary arsenal.

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If you’re making eggplant rollatini you can get beautiful planks of eggplant. When you have an urge to make a waffle fry or julienned carrot salad, the specialty blades can come to your aid. In all fairness, it has a sharp blade and a runway that’s wide enough for an oversized eggplant. And if you slice without the handguard (carefully, please) you can get good results. It includes four stainless steel blade inserts, to make straight, wavy, small julienne, and large julienne cuts.

The KitchenAid includes a large handguard with prongs that grasp food securely. It fits comfortably in the hand, making it easy to push food forward over the blade. Because the guard is so easy to grasp, you’re likely to use it, protecting your hands from the risk of injury.However, you do have to learn which lever controls what blade – it’s best to have a practice round before you start slicing so you know how to raise and lower each portion!