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Old 12-21-2000, 04:43 PM
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What kind of difference is there between say the mafter mandoline ($169) and a much lower priced mandoline? Is it worth it to pay the extra dough? Thanks.
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Old 12-21-2000, 05:00 PM
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With the expensive French mandoline, you can do waffle cuts but you can't with the Japanese mandoline. It comes with three blades. At about 22$ in Chinatown it's a good buy.
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Old 12-21-2000, 06:16 PM
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I have the Matfer (paid $75 in Paris, but had to lug it home). As Sisi said, you can do waffle cuts with it. But I think the cheaper one is fine for slices and juliennes and you don't have to sweat it if it gets a little rough usage. I do love mine, though.
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Old 12-21-2000, 09:11 PM
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The plastic mandolines are good for most uses but in some models you can't replace the blades if they get dull... have to throw out the unit.
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Old 12-23-2000, 12:00 PM
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Look around on eBay. I got my Bron (French) mandoline for $110, including shipping, instead of the $165 or more in stores around here. It's MUCH fancier than I need, but I'm a tool nut anyway. As with any good tool, it is a real pleasure to use it.

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Old 12-23-2000, 02:24 PM
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nella,

It's kinda like buying a car, any car can take you from point A to point B. But you can buy a car with more frills ETC...

Both mandolines are good for different reasons. The more expensive one can be passed down to your grandkids. While the least expensive one will last a couple of years.

My I suggest that, unless you are going to earn money or you do a lot of parties, then with out a doubt get expensive one. You should get the least expensive one if you will only use it from time to time.

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Old 01-10-2001, 11:02 PM
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got the mafter mandoline for christmas...just wanted to report it is indeed great!! Thanks.
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