Matfer Mandoline 2000S Review

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(More customer reviews)My first mandoline was the Bron which is visually the most serious/macho/cool of the bunch, but its shortcomings were unacceptable - the slicing blade is one-piece stainless, and can't hold a sharp edge; the julienne blades are not sharp and can't be sharpened; and the safety carriage is designed to not go past the cutting edge. I sold it.
I now have a Matfer (the all-stainless model) and it has a 2-piece slicing blade: the cutting edge is high-carbon steel (which can be sharpened and hold its edge) welded to a stainless part. The julienne blades are very sharp (altho can't be resharpened). The safety -gadget thing works well, but can't be used for waffle cuts. I use the Matfer only for waffle cuts and if I have large quantities of slicing. If you want french fry size potatoes or are slicing celeriac, you're better off with a sharp knife. The disadvantage of this machine is that you can't adjust the slicing blade's uniformity of thickness - my slices are thicker on one side (the Bron had more adjustment leeway).
The machine I use the most is the Benriner - the slicing blade is very sharp and is sharpenable. The (unsharpenable) julienne blades are extremely sharp. It can't do waffle cuts and is not good for massive quantities of large cuts. It's best for finer julienne and thin slicing such as potatoes, cucumber or daikon.
Don't even consider using these machines without the safety gadget.
Unless I have a large quantity of slicing to do, I'd opt for a sharp knife, because cleanup time counts too.

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Instead of pulling out your food processor, consider a mandoline as an alternative the next time you have to prepare vegetables or fruits. The slicing blade has both a straight edge and serrated edge for different uses. Julienne blades create vegetable and fruit snacks of varying widths, and the guiding plate adjusts to vary the thickness of the vegetable or fruit slices. Straight edge slicing blade is ideal for slicing a variety of foods from carrots and cabbage to lemons and potatoes. Serrated edge creates crinkle and waffle cuts, and the three julienne blades make perfect, classic strips in three degrees of thickness. Blades are crafted from high carbon stainless steel, and the frame, safety guard/pusher are made of heat-resistant, nonporous fiberglass.

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Kuhn Rikon Hand-Held Mandoline with Hand Guard, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)This is pure perfection for the price. The thickness dial is great...you can slice very thinly or thickly. Makes great breakfast potatoes, slice ginger perfectly & makes a great cucumber salad. I loved it so much I purchased 4 more for gifts. Love it!

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A handy alternative to large mandolines, the Kuhn Rikon Hand-Held Mandoline with Hand Guard needs to setting up before going to work.The extra-sharp stainless steel blade adjusts to cut even slices from paper thin to 3mm thick.Use it for carrots, potatoes, cheese, truffles even bell peppers. The hand guard protects fingers and doubles as a blade guard.

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Hoffritz Stainless-Steel Mandoline Slicer Review

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(More customer reviews)I really think Hoffritz is missing the boat by not selling this slicer in an infomercial. This is one kitchen gadget that really works. One feature that sets it apart is the stainless steel bowl that the slicer portion sits on. It is high quality and nearly worth the price of the slicer by itself. The rubber feet on the bottom of the bowl are effective in their designed use to prevent the bowl from wandering on the countertop as one uses the slicer on top of it. A feature that the Amazon description did not mention is the rack which holds all the blades, protecting both one's fingers and the blades. I get perfectly uniform slices of carrots and zuchini and potatoes with ease and the food holder even rides on a pair of rails on top so it can not slip off. A surprising aspect of using this slicer is that it actually makes food go further because once you see the pile of slices you can get from , for example, just one carrot , you may decide you don't want to use two. If you do slice more than you need which is easy to do because it is almost fun, the handy plastic cover snaps onto the bowl and will protect the contents well in the fridge. Hoffritz has been reknowned for fine quality blades for many years and the slicer is blessed with durable and sharp ones. Most of all this thing just oozes quality and is very satisfying and efficient to use. Factor in the time savings and how easy it is to clean , just a quick rinse usually does it although the whole thing is diswasher safe and you have great addition to any kitchen.

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The mandolin has been a staple of European kitchens for decades. A marvel of modern efficiently, it slices, shreds, and juliennes quickly, easily, and with precise uniformity. Ideal for everything from vegetables to cheeses, the perfect results are conveniently collected in a self-contained, 4-quart stainless steel bowl. Includes 4 interchangeable stainless steel blades for creating thick or thin slices, and the cutting slide features a protective finger guard.

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Swissmar Borner V-Slicer Pro Mandoline V-4000, 7-Piece Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I received this as a Christmas gift --one of the best I've ever enjoyed! It is easier, faster and less hassle than my food processor. The first day I got it I used it to slice potatoes for scalloped potatoes and oh my gosh how easy. I find I grab it and go to much more than my electric gadgets (and I admit, I love gadgets...) It's a necessity for what I need lots of--onions (is there a good recipe that does not include onions???) peppers, tomatoes, apples, fennel, etc....it's a wonder on hard fruits and veggies. The clean up is quick, the hand-guard/pusher is easy and actually works, (I've even used this thing with celery!) and the attachments fit and store very well in the rack that's included. (And very safely)
My only complaint is that the plastic seems to stain with carrot or tomato. In the big scheme of things....no biggie.
I love this thing!

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An inexpensive alternative to a professional stainless-steel mandoline, the Swissmar Borner V-Slicer Pro makes it possible to quickly, uniformly, and safely slice and julienne vegetables and fruits. It also shreds cabbage and neatly dices potatoes, tomatoes, and onions. This 7-piece set includes a tough ABS plastic frame, food safety holder, 3 blade inserts, rocket insert holder, and holder base.
For safety, a holder firmly grips food with stainless-steel prongs so fingers are protected from the German surgical-steel blades, and the three inserts accompanying the device lock in position. The inserts act as a guide for slicing against the V-frame's knife that reverses to create slices either 1/4-inch or 1/8-inch thick. It also comes with a thick/thin slice insert that has a "0" position for safe/protected storage. You can perform 9 different cuts with the 3 inserts, including cube, slice, shred and julienne. The rocket insert holder safely stores the two inserts with blades while not in use, and it also functions as a drying rack. Rinse under hot or cold running water immediately after use.

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Progressive International Adjust-A-Slice Mandoline Review

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(More customer reviews)We have a big, heavy, clumsy, scary mandolin which I never use. I ordered this one in hopes it would be better. It is!! The fact that it's adjustable without having to have separate pieces is awesome! Just a quick slide of the switch and the size of the opening changes, and then slides closed, so the blade is not exposed when not in use. I keep it hanging on the inside of my cabinet and it's always ready, no looking for attachments. I set it right over a bowl and go. I recently used it to make pickles from a leftover seedless cucumber. I saved the pickle juice from a finished jar & added the thin cue slices. Great pickles! I love this slicer !!!

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Progressive International is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive, and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products. Progressive Adjust-A-Slice Mandoline provides you the benefits of a mandoline without any of the bother.A non-skid rigid surface allows the user to place this over a bowl or on a counter to provide stability.Use your thumb to quickly and easily adjust the stainless steel blade to three thicknesses: Thin, Medium and Thick.Its wider surface accomodates larger produce and its angled steel blade provides more efficient slicing.The safety features include a locked position for storage and a protective finger guard.Patent pending.

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Börner Thin Julienne Vegetable Shredder Review

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(More customer reviews)The product description states: "Features finger grips and non-skid feet."
The safety grip shown in the illustration does NOT come with the shredder and must be purchased separately. Nor is there any other finger grip. The shredder does NOT have non-slip feet. I was not happy about these discrepancies. It does cut a nice julienne. I kept it, but it is dangerous to use without some sort of hand grip. So I ended up paying an extra $7 for the hand grip. Not happy, not pleased with this brand, and will replace this product as soon as Kuhn Rikon comes out with something comparable.

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Progressive International HGT-11 Folding Mandoline Slicer Review

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(More customer reviews)Heard about this mandoline from a guy who makes salad frequently. This is ideal. Exceptionally easy to clean, quick to handwash, or pop it in the dishwasher. Offers a good variety of slice thicknesses, plus juliennes; changeout is quick and easy. Storage box is a definite plus. Excellent value for the price. The best part? The blade is really sharp. The worst part? Yeah, the blade is really, really sharp. I find the holder is too awkward to use and actually sliced myself once in the first week because it went so much faster than I expected. Best way to get a stir fry or fajitas done and on the table in top speed, though.

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The folding mandoline from Progressive International allows one to slice, julienne, and garnish fruit and vegetables with one tool. It includes six different cutting blades for a variety of tasks: thick slice, thin slice, super thin, thick julienne, thin julienne, and super thin julienne. The tool is ideal for making French fries or shoestring potatoes. Designed for use over a cutting surface or bowl, the mandoline features a comfort grip handle, finger guard for safety, and non-skid feet for stability. Cutting plates conveniently store underneath the unit when not in use. The set also includes a storage box. Cleanup is easy since the set is dishwasher safe.

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MIU Stainless-Steel Professional Mandoline Slicer Review

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(More customer reviews)I am skeptical of fancy kitchen tools because I tend to be a kitchen purist who believes that with a good set of knives and some skills a wanna-be-chef can slice paper-thin potatoes, onions, or anything that comes along the way. So, when this mandoline was brought home, I was ready to find faults.

My first impression was that this was a larger mandoline than I had seen before; it's really more of a professional size and demands some counter space. Setup is simple: expand the two "feet" which are covered with non-slip rubber and the mandoline sets up on the counter at an appropriate angle. Six blades also come in a handy plastic box. One thing that was a tad strange was that the box seems to hold only five blades; so the sixth one hangs homeless! However, the blades are very easy to slide into or out of the mandoline.
The piece that you hold your vegetables with looks serious but operates quite simply. You put your vegetable on one side and push it into the 'pins' which dig into it. This also pushes out holding end. The trick is to keep a steady pressure on this holding end and slice on the blade. You can adjust thickness of the cut using a small lever underneath the cutting surface that angles the resting surface-- a simple and elegant design. I see some reviewers have talked about half of the vegetable getting caught in the blade. Two words of advice: one, you have to learn to push veggies into the food-holder so that the pins can grip on and not slide off. Two, keep constant pressure on the food-holder--it takes about a minute to get used to.
Let's talk about the actual food that comes out of this device. Depending on which blade you use, you can get julienne, waffle, or sliced cuts. I found that after a couple of potatoes, I started getting very even waffle cuts straight to the last slice! Something that even the sharpest knives and months of practice will not do!
PROS:
- Very well-constructed.
- Matches with professional stainless steel kitchen appliances and tools.
- Handy blade-set holder.
- Non-slip feet.
- Easy to adjust thickness of cuts.
- Dishwasher safe.
CON:
- The manual does not recommend how to place food in the food holder.


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MIU France's design makes it easy to switch blades--just slide them in the side opening to lock in place. This mandoline is made of heavy-gauge, 18/10 stainless steel, and features rubber base grips for stability. The slicer's safety shield has a large, easy-grip stainless steel knob. Cutlery-grade blades include: 3mm, 5mm, and 10mm for cutting, plus adjustable slicing and waffle blades. The blades also come with a plastic storage case. Dishwasher safe. 14.38"L x 4.5"W.

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KitchenAid Cook's Series Mandoline Slicer Review

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(More customer reviews)If you do a lot of slicing of vegetables in the kitchen, then you need a mandoline. This is my first one that I have gotten. It's pretty simple and it does what it says it will. The blades are sharp, but lets be realistic, it's not going to paper slice thin that fresh tomato. But it will completely chop a large onion in 6-7 swipes! It will shred/chop/julianne stick veggies quickly...you have to do it by hand and not use the large veggie impaling holder. Just be careful with the fingers as you get towards the end of the veggie. But not a problem if you pay attention. One thing that irritated me in the beginning was the plastic swing arm. Once I pried it off of the post, it made chopping much easier.
Yes it's big, but again, I can chop MOUNDS of veggies in 1/4 the time.
Totally dishwasher save too.

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KitchenAid Cook's Series deluxe Mandoline slicer set. Set includes: Mandoline Slicer, thin and thick julienne slicing blades with blade covers and coarse grating blade.

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Cuisinart Mandolin Slicer Review

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(More customer reviews)This mandoline slicer was a disappointment. It is very difficult to operate, especially when slicing tougher vegetables like butternut squash or even onions. It is very hard to keep the vegetables in place and you have to press down so hard to keep them from sliding off that it feels like you're about to break the thing in half. I'm sticking to knives and the food processor from now on.

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TheCuisinartStainless Steel Mandolin Slicer is an efficient professional tool that is perfect for creating decorative salads, potato chips, french fries, cheese platters and more.The durable stainless steel frame and reversible sliding blade makes waffle and straight cuts.There is aneasy to use safety guard for safe and accurate slicing. Dishwasher safe and easy to clean, plus a5 year limited warranty.

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Oneida Polished Black Mandolin Interchangable Slicer Review

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(More customer reviews)The product cuts well and makes french fries pretty well. I bought this for cutting potatoes and all remarks are based on that use. The problem I had with it is the reverse end of the cutting blade... It's not flat to the slide bed when installed for normal (non-crinkle) cutting. This means that when you have made a cut and are sliding the food back up the ramp for the next cut (the back stroke), the bulged up crinkle blade grabs the food and grates a bit of it off adding a lot of drag. This would also make very thin slices impossible because they always have one side damaged by the curved crinkle blade. If you know someone with a bench vise and thick leather gloves the blade could probably be corrected. Always be careful when handling the blade for any reason, it is very sharp.
Another issue that might cause a problem for people cutting thick slices is the location of the knob that holds the main blade in place... dead center so your thick slices will run right into it as they are being cut. This increases the force you must use and damages your thick slices.
All in all I would not buy this product if I had this information in advance, no reviews where available when I ordered. I am a handy person and have corrected the first problem above and I think I can live with the second issue, so I will not be returning the item. I really expected better from Oneida, but you do get what you pay for in the end. The only mandolins I have ever used were restaurant grade and you can expect to pay at least $100 for one of those models. If you plan on using the slicer a lot, spend the money for a good, well-reviewed product.


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Oneida 55070- Polished Black Mandolin Slicer with 2 Slicing and 3 Interchangeable Julienne S/S Blades and Safety Food Holder. Unlike food processors the mandolin slicer allows precise control over the texture and size of every cut, Producing attractive, uniform vegetable and fruit slices. With the 5 different blades you can achieve a variety of different slices. An enclosed safety holder grips and pushes food, protecting hands and fingers from sharp blades. The mandolin is dishwasher safe for easy clean up.

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