Benriner Mandoline Super Slicer, with 4 Japanese Stainless Steel Blades, BPA Free, 14.5 x 5.25-Inches

I really got what I expected

Very nice piece of kit. But it will have your fingertips off before you've even noticed they've gone. It slices a veg so rapidly down to nothing that it will move on to slicing you down to the bone in seconds. I bought a level 5 safety glove - it sliced the fingertip off that too, luckily just missing my actual finger. Have returned the glove (thanks microplane - I'm looking at you...) and ordered one made of stainless steel wire. Don't even think about using this without a safety glove, and keep the glove on whilst washing and drying the thing. It is utterly lethal. Presumably a professional chef is less of a clutz than me. But you have been warned! Great for juliennes, gratins, that sort of thing. You can slice MUCH thinner than with a knife or even a Kenwood slicer attachment style thingy.

Benriner mandolins are what you will find in professional kitchens, so you know they gotta be good. Dead simple & sturdy with none of the fancy and unnecessary extras like a stand.I also own the previous version of this mandolin. In order to adjust the cut thickness on the old model, it was necessary to dial in two small thumb screws on the back. This new model replaces the screws with a large dial which greatly simplifies thickness adjustments — it's definitely a big upgrade not having to fiddle with two small screws.My first mandolin was a Selkin Borner V1 which for some reason was very highly rated (it was America's Test Kitchen's pick & they are usually pretty good about their picks). However, I found it to be flimsy & a pain to store with it’s sharp, bulky blade attachments (by contrast the Benriner's blades are small & thin & easy to store). Eventually, I got so fed up with the Borner that I upgraded to my first BenrinerI'm not sure if they are still making a "narrow" version (the old green colored model). I recommend getting the wide version as it's extra width comes in handy while still being ergonomic. I haven't seen or tried the new jumbo model, but if you are slicing something like large eggplants, it might be for you.Regarding some of the complaints in the reviews, if you are finding it difficult to use, I would recommend watching a YouTube video or two — for example, ChefSteps has a quick video of Chef Grant using the old model. The blades are crazy sharp, so if they are not cutting your product properly (also a complaint in the reviews) check the manual or watch some videos.And a finally a word of caution: Mandolins are famous for cutting fingers. If you are at all uneasy about using the slicer, use the included safety guard keeping all digits on the guard. Otherwise use a good technique as Chef Grant does in his video or use your palm as you'll see in restaurants.Happy slicing!P.S. The picture was my mise en place for BBC Good Food's Horseradish Potato Dauphinoise recipe. I can also highly recommend this dish, and it would be a great way to introduce yourself to your new Benringer mandolin!

I first bought a benriner classic 25 years ago. It was better than many other makes at delivering the fine cut veg I wanted and was still going strong five years ago when my husband and I opened a coffee shop. We used it many times daily (home made coleslaw!) and when it eventually gave out, had no hesitation in replacing it. We sold our shop a while back and lost it in the process. Have been meaning to buy a replacement since then - have just ordered the newer version and am very happy. It has some useful new features (non-slip grip on the base, hook for resting on bowls etc) that are great - wish I’d had them on my old ones. A good, reliable cutter that will give you fine shards of veg. Beware, it is very sharp and you can seriously injure yourself if you don’t use it carefully. The veg holder is a good idea, but we found it much easier and safer to use a non-cut glove protector. Although you do still need to be careful even then. Can be tricky to clean the channels for the blades, but everything comes apart and for the harder to reach places we used a purpose-bought toothbrush to get in the nooks. All round, I absolutely recommend this.

Seems like an excellent mandolin but please note - Benriner DO NOT make extra blades for the jumbo size, despite what is currently written in the Product Description. It comes with a plain blade only, which can be replaced if it becomes dull.

There's a reason why this is the standard in professional kitchens - it's in a totally different league to my previous run-of-the-mill mandoline.It's sturdy, easy to adjust, easy to clean, and produces outstanding results. Well worth the extra outlay.BUT - the blades are so sharp that a moment's carelessness could land you in A&E with a serious injury. This is a very real danger. So I've invested in a standards-compliant cut-resistant glove, and together with proper technique I should be safe. I suggest you get the glove from a specialist trade supplier - the knock-offs available on Amazon don't inspire confidence.