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post #1 of 6
9/27/12 at 2:10pm
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May I impose on your help? I have been thinking about purchasing a mandoline, although having never used one before, I am not sure what should I look for in one. What is worth paying? what features are critical vs desirable? materials and brands? Any thoughts will guide me in learning about it. Thank you.

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post #2 of 6
9/27/12 at 3:01pm

My suggestion would be to absolutely not buy this: http://www.oxo.com/p-552-v-blade-mandoline-slicer.aspx

I usually really like OXO product, but this thing is really crappy.

The Benriner one seems like a good product for the price.

http://www.amazon.com/Benriner-BN1-Japanese-Mandoline-Slicer/dp/B0000VZ57C/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

 

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post #3 of 6
9/27/12 at 8:22pm

I just bought a Swissmar Borner V1001 V-slicer (mandoline) mainly because in most of the online ratings of mandolines it got high marks for efficiency but also because the guard is supposedly safer than the guard on the Benriner, which was the other model I considered. I need all the safety features I can get. I got it on Amazon during a sale for $29.95. It was originally $45.00. Right now it's on sale again, this time for $32.25.

 

Google "mandoline ratings" and you will get a couple of decent hits. I can't link for some reason.

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post #4 of 6
9/27/12 at 9:19pm
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Thank you so much guys, this is helpful
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post #5 of 6
9/28/12 at 3:30pm

Have an inexpensive mandolin... Mouli, I think. NOT expensive... well under $30.   Have had it for YEARS.  Came with wedges that snapped in place to produce thin and THIN slices, juillienne, and "fries".  Also had a guard with little points to grab onto food.  It is still VERY sharp and I always use the guard when getting close to blade.

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post #6 of 6
9/28/12 at 6:05pm
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My suggestion would be to absolutely not buy this: http://www.oxo.com/p-552-v-blade-mandoline-slicer.aspx

I usually really like OXO product, but this thing is really crappy.

The Benriner one seems like a good product for the price.

http://www.amazon.com/Benriner-BN1-Japanese-Mandoline-Slicer/dp/B0000VZ57C/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

 

I have a lot of experience with the Benriner and it works great. I would keep one in my kit. It is a great buy for the price.

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