Matfer 215001 Mandoline Vegetable Slicer 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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Note: I originally wrote the above review in Nov. 2001, based on the then-current Matfer model 44595. Judging from the photo of the current model 215000, it appears that the slicing blade is now one-piece stainless steel instead of carbon welded to stainless. "... you can sharpen the knives and correct the play of the blades for more precise cuts" refers to the slicing/waffle blade, not the julienne. The julienne blades are not sharpenable.

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THE MATFER Stainless Steel MANDOLINE has been designed to be easy to use: It has one handle to hold in position during the chef's work, a smooth inclined plane, a perfect adjustment of the blades by milled nuts (6) and one adjustable foot. With the concept of the blade holders delivered with the Matfer Mandoline, you easily switch from 10 to 60 blades (4) (including 38 combination) in a few seconds and revert to the embossed or plain central blades (2) in a simple operation. After a long period of usage, you can sharpen the knives and correct the play of the blades for more precise cuts. Is easy to clean: No more screws and nooks anywhere to catch food. Each part is smooth and quick to dismantle. THE MATFER Stainless Steel MANDOLINE pusher does not limit the size of your vegetables and avoids waste by creating fewer vegetable heels. Comes with combinations of 30, 20, 10 (including 38 or 60) blades, carver and waffle. Please note: model 215001 does not include a pusher, sold separately.

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Shun Pro Mandoline Review

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(More customer reviews)While the cost might be high, the quality and materials used are fantastic. Everything is made to last and the Shun blades are razor sharp. For those with all the gadgets, this is definitely another one to add to the bunch, you won't be disappointed. Plus, with the handle's construction, cutting yourself is impossible when used as shown.

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Shun Pro is widely recognized as kitchen cutlery for the ultimate connoisseur and the new Shun Pro Mandolin is no exception.The Shun Pro Mandolin features, the blade design preferred by professional Japanese chefs - a one sided beveled edge with a hollow-ground back.The single-bevel design means an incredibly sharp edge that's easy to maintain.Further, the hollow-ground back creates an air pocket between the blade and the food, reducing friction and allowing perfectly cut vegetables. This is the ideal tool for swiftly slicing firm fruits and vegetable, as well as producing shoestring, julienne, French fry, and plank fry cuts more quickly and easily than ever.The Shun Pro Mandolin is the ony one that can turn a big two-pound potato into perfect French fries with no additional prep time needed to first cut the potato into smaller pieces.The secret to this mandolin's superior cutting performance is its' Shun Pro blade, the same blade used in premium Shun Pro cutlery.This single-bevel blade design is inspired by the 700 year old yanagiba blade prefered by Japanese chefs for producing the cleanest, most precise slices possible.Keeping your Shun Pro blade sharp is easy too.Simply remove it from the mandolin and resharpen on a whetstone.The cutting blade is VG-10 "super steel" made in Japan and features a single-sided beveled edge with hollow-ground back for superior cutting.This is truly a professional cutting machine offering precision and control not seen in other Mandolins.The platform is designed to be totally adjustable (no preset depth) so you can slice from thick to paper thin.

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Kanekichi Slicer W/ Tray Benriner, Green Review

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(More customer reviews)Performs as well as expensive French models. Fast and effective.
The device has "watch your fingers" stamped on it next to the flat blade. They mean it!

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The Benriner Slicer is a professional piece of equipment that no chef should be without. Its sharp super high quality stainless steel blades provide a clean and sharp cut to any vegetable.This version of the Benriner slicer comes equipped with a tray for catching your slices, keeping your cooking area clean. The tray also has a rough surface which can be used for grating garlic, ginger, etc. It also come with 4 different blades giving you the ability to slice in many various ways. The standard flat blade cuts perfect slices which can be easily adjusted for thickness. The fine toothed blade will help you create elegant vegetable garnishes for professional looking meals. Great for carrots, radishes, or any other firm vegetable. The medium toothed blade is excellent for quick and easy uniform stir-fry pieces that will cook up in a flash. Suitable for almost any vegetable- try onions, peppers, radishes, beets, zucchini, etc. The coarse toothed blade can make chunky and crisp cuts of vegetable or fruits. Great for potatoes, onions, radishes, cucumbers, carrots, apples, peaches, etc. The slicer also comes equipped with a safety device which comes in very handy when working with small pieces of produce. Helps to make good cooks better!

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Benriner Japanese Mandoline Slicer Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an excellent slicer. I've used everything in it from carrots (when making my carrot version of thai papaya salad) julienned into matchstick thickness to wide thin slices of Korean radish. Never failed me.
Two drawbacks though:
1. The safety guard is a joke. It doesn't hold the veggies very well and is a pain to use effectively...which means I usually don't use it. I've cut my fingers on this mandolin twice now, which isn't bad for two years of regular useage, but I don't like the sight of blood so I'll leave it as a major detractor. Luckily for me, I cut myself on the julienne part and not the actual wide slicer. In other words, my finger meat was left shredded but intact. Whew!
2. The metal parts rust. Yep. They rust. Hence the reason I am now shopping around for another slicer. Don't know yet if I'll get another Benriner. Might look into the Bohn.
***Update***
Apparently Benriner realized the metal parts rusted because their mandolins now come with plastic screws to hold the julienne blades in place and to adjust the thickness level.

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Make quick work of consistently thin slices of fruits and vegetables with the Benriner Japanese Mandolin Slicer, which features sharp-sharp, high-quality stainless steel blades that are double-edge for cutting in either direction. Offering excellent versatility, the Benriner comes with 4 blades. The standard flat blade cuts perfect slices that can be easily adjusted for thickness, while the fine toothed blade will help you create elegant vegetable garnishes for professional looking meals--great for carrots, radishes and other firm veggies. A medium-toothed blade creates uniform slices sized just right for stir fries, and the coarse-toothed blade can make chunky and crisp cuts of vegetable or fruits. It comes equipped with safety device, so fingers stay safe. Hand washing recommended.

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Swissmar Borner V-1001 V-Slicer Plus Mandoline 6 Piece Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the V-Slicer over ten years ago and it has been a faithful companion in the kitchen. The speed with which it slices/dices onions makes it more than worth the price. You can make french fries or julienne fries, onion rings, scalloped potatoes, carrot or celery sticks...the list is endless! Cleanup is no more than a rinse under water. The safety holder ensures that you won't be suffering any mishaps. But for safety's sake, keep this appliance away from the kids. The blades are VERY SHARP and can deliver a nasty cut if you don't handle them carefully. For that reason, I never wash them in the sink where suds can hide them and risk injury. But these warnings aside, this is a wonderful and versatile tool. It is as useful as a mandoline at a fraction of the price. You will reach for it often and the V-Slicer will be one of your favorite and most used kitchen tools.

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It all started in 1956 when Alfred Börner, a toolmaker by profession, started the business manufacturing an onion cutter.This cutter was made of wood with four razor-sharp blades bent in such a way to make cutting onions into cubes easy work. This one invention sparked many more, and product demand increased worldwide. Börner has become a well established company over the last 50 years, producing state of the art kitchen tools in Germany.They manufacture the finest quality vegetable slicers and mandolins on the market today and are leaders in design and technology. From the V-Slicer Plus to the Combi-Chef\' and Veg' Art Prep Tool, Börner products help add creativity to any gourmet meal. For specific food preparation styles, the Design Line Series was created in the late 1990\'s.Beginning with the Thin Julienne Slicer to the latest V-Wave Waffle Slicer, the addition of these various individual slicers makes creating a culinary masterpiece an easy and enjoyable task. You too can prepare foods like a professional, with safe and simple to use Börner products. The V-Slicer Plus Mandoline is made of durable ABS plastic with German surgical grade stainless steel blades. 7mm and 3.5mm blades will julienne or shred cuts; slicing insert will cut thick or thin slices. The ambidextrous Food Safety Holder has a serrated edge to safely push food off slicer, requires very little pressure. Steel pins grip most sizes and shapes of produce to create even slices every time. The caddy with safety clip offers easy storage. Easy to clean; rinse under hot or cold running water immediately after use.

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