Benriner Super Standard Madoline Slicer, with with 4 Japanese Stainless Steel Blades, Almond

Love my mandolin! Saves a ton of time when prepping veggies. The blades are extremely sharp and food slices with ease. You can fine tune the size of your cuts with the adjustment dial on the back.

I looked at lots of fancy mandolines here on Amazon, but this is the original and it works like a dream. You can feel the Japanese engineering--simple, sturdy and well-made. Removing and changing blades is intuitive and easy, and the blades are frighteningly sharp. Ease of cleaning was key for me, because if a cooking tool is a pain to clean I stop using it. This is very easy to clean and dry. Be careful with colored vegetables like carrots. Get the mandoline in hot, soapy water immediately after using so it won't stain the light almond color. Lightly scrub with a nylon brush and you're good to go. Lots of attachments, and they all work great. Pro tip: Splurge and get the mesh gloves. You don't want to tear your hands up on this crazy sharp blade!

Super sharp for great cuts! Light weight but great quality. Big enough for most veggies but small footprint for storage. Grip the counter well enough for your hands to focus on the cutting

I have had a couple of other mandolin slicers but was not happy with them. The problem with one was that it had way too many parts....bins, stands, brushes to clean, chutes. Getting it out for some small slicing task was like driving you Ferrari to pick up a gallon of milk.I chose this based on recommendations from chefs and overall have been pretty pleased with the results:Pros: VERY sharp blades for ease of slicingExtra vertical blade inserts (3) to produce slices across two axies.Easy to cleanEasy to exchange bladesConsistent slices once you achieve the desired thickness.Great for cross slicing apples for salads and other dishes. Really brings out the flavor.Great for cross slicing carrots into thin strips for salads.I also try to compost as much of our food waste as I can and we love fresh melon for breakfasts, but once you have gotten the fruit, the rinds are a pain in the neck to slice into smaller slices for composting. The Berliner does that job a lot more easily.Cons: VERY sharp blades. I also purchased a pair of anti-cut gloves that I use with this device for thosetimes when I am getting near the end of something I am slicing or an inadvertent slip of the hand. They have already saved me a couple of times and are well worth the added cost.Slice thickness adjustments: Other mandolins offer adjustments that work at set increments. This is infinitely variable, but done with a large knob rotated underneath. Sometimes when you want to get a thicker slice and back off the knob to lower it the feed side of the device, you have to manually press down on the feed table ahead of the blade to get it to descend to the full depth you have dialed in. It seems to stick a bit and the adjustment knob sometimes feels like it is binding. Hoping that over time, both will loosen up a bit.Slicer Guard: This unit comes with a plastic device with teeth underneath it designed to safely guide vegetables across the blade while keeping your hand out of the way. This works fairly well, but the vegetable can sometimes come loose of the teeth, especially when you are down to the final slices. It's a cheap thing and for the price, I think Berliner should provide a more solid metal holder.Once final piece of advice.....for safety, I recommend cranking the feed table to its maximum height which positions it slightly ABOVE the blade. That reduces the risk that in handling the device, your fingers might slide across the blade.Bottom line: A good mandolin....does the job, but take precautions for your own safety.

Very sharp, as it should be. Extra width tackles most jobs easily. A protective glove will keep you out of trouble.Quick and precise size adjustments for food slices. Good value. Very effective kitchen tool.

As a chef, I have used my fair share of mandolins over the years. But, hands down, the one I have used and loved the most is the As a home cook, I have used my fair share of mandolins over the years. But, hands down, the one I have used and loved the most is the Benriner!One of the things I love most about the mandolin is how sharp it stays and the high-quality construction.The mandolin itself is incredibly versatile - it has a variety of thickness settings, so you can easily slice, julienne, and shred a variety of fruits, vegetables, etc. Plus, the included safety guard ensures that your fingers stay safe while you're using the mandolin. Which you should absolutely use.In terms of cleaning, the Bernier mandolin is a breeze. It's dishwasher-safe, so you can easily toss it in the dishwasher after use.Overall, highly recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality, versatile mandolin for their kitchen. It's the best one I've used and I don't think I could live without it!

Very sharp blade. I purchased this one because you can remove the blade to sharpen it. I have the mandolin by Oxo, which is also good, but over time the blade needed sharpening and that blade cannot be removed. So now the Oxo is not cutting well. This model from Benriner should last a lifetime.

The best I’ve ever had. The blade took a long time to dull, and it is easily removable when you are ready to sharpen the blade.