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 stand model has legs that allow it to stand up on its own. Some users feel this is safer and sturdier than the handheld type, which is helpful when incorporating extra features like waffle cuts and juliennes. The main styles of mandoline slicers are handheld and standing. Standing mandolines are more stable, but may be more difficult to clean. Conversely, handheld mandoline slicers can be easier to use, but may not be as stable. This handheld tool will slice vegetables evenly with its sharp blade and nice wide runway. It’s exceptionally easy to use and compact enough to store in a drawer.

The diagonal blade featured/found on Japanese models, on the other hand, punctures a small part of the skin before gliding through the rest of the surface. This allows tender ingredients like peppers and tomatoes to slide across easily. You’ll need a model that has multiple blades. While you’ll need to juggle cleaning and storing numerous pieces, the many creative culinary opportunities are worth the extra responsibilities! While the dull beige color of the plastic and simple design really has no aesthetic value, its practical reliability has earned it a spot in this review. The process of changing blades is another safety concern. Do the blades clip in and out easily without the need to touch sharp edges? Or is handling the blades a frightening endeavor?It includes four stainless steel blade inserts, to make straight, wavy, small julienne, and large julienne cuts.

In short, yes. If you’re serious about cooking, a mandoline slicer can be helpful in the kitchen for its ability to add consistency to your cooking and make your presentation more professional. Before using your mandoline, be sure to read the instructions that come with your kitchen tool so you know how to properly use it. I just bought the Kyocera basic mandoline to replace a 1950’s stainless steel simple model with a carbon blade. It has legs but no hand guard. I believe Vermont country store still sells a similar one. After all these years, the blade is still fairly sharp, but I really wanted one with a guard to push the item to be sliced.

In general, with so many parts, slicers with small grids or lots of moving parts will be tougher to clean. Stainless steel models require more maintenance but can last longer. They must be cleaned after every use and dried completely, and some may even require oil to keep it in great shape. While a few models say they can be washed in their entirety in the dishwasher, others specify that only the body should be run through the machine. It is 11.5 inches long, 3.75 inches wide, and 0.5 inches high. These dimensions are ideal if you want to store this in a kitchen tool drawer. But with a hole in the handle, you can also choose to hang it on a hook.

Unique from many other multi-use mandolines, which require you to change out the sharp metal blades to adjust to different styles and sizes, the Borner V Power Mandoline has a single stainless-steel blade attached to the base. Another small consideration is whether or not you want to be able to sharpen the blades. While blades attached to the base cannot be sharpened, and therefore will eventually become dull, you can sharpen blade inserts to keep them as sharp as possible month after month of use. Design This OXO Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline Slicer is a best friend for the high-volume cook, but it also handily churns out neat, versatile cuts for the occasional one. When opened, it's propped up at an angle which helps with leverage, and the holder keeps your fingers safe. Find the full range of Benriner Mandolins and Slicers here complete with spare blades and accessories.It works perfectly well for slicing cucumbers for a salad or apples to decorate the top of a French tart, as long as you don’t use the thinnest settings. It’s not the tool for an oversized eggplant or tough sweet potato. The handle also has a hole for you to hang the mandoline if you prefer to store your tools and gadgets on the wall with hooks. Made in France, the Bron is a straight-blade stand model that has four blade styles, all integrated on the base. Two diagonal blades slice through the food with this option, which is particularly beneficial when you’re working with larger ingredients. The Benriner Mandoline Slicer is ubiquitous in professional kitchens. Many cooks consider this tool to be one of the most important pieces in their knife kit!

The De Buyer Revolution Dicing Machine, which is made in France, is by far the most expensive mandoline we tested but we can’t say it’s worth the splurge.To help ensure you don't have any accidents, our experts say that one of the most important things is to always use the food holder or safety guard. They also note you should toss the small pieces of the produce or use a regular knife, as it's not worth slicing down to the very end and risking your safety. Make sure the ingredient and mandoline are dry and clear out the sliced product often so it doesn't cause buildup. According to Reiss, the Benriner’s best quality is the fact that its "blade is actually a razor and can slice ingredients really exactly." To use it safely, you’ll want to keep the stainless steel blade sharp or replace it after a few months of heavy kitchen use, ideally when you notice it struggles to cut cleanly. The nonskid rubber base works well with stainless steel counters, and it’s wide at almost 4.5 inches. Throw it into the dishwasher when you’re done, or just rinse it off and dry it thoroughly.