Benriner Japanese Mandolin Vegetable Slicer

Since I was introduced to the Benriner Mandolin in 2003, I have owned three of them. I was taking a class at the ICE in NYC from a professional chef. She told us that this inexpensive Mandolin was superior for vegetable slicing to any other on the market. She was RIGHT. It is easy to use, light weight, and has excellent sharp slicing. You throw it in the dishwasher and it cleans up like a charm.

I have three for my kitchen staff. Works great! Blades are durable, and stupid easy to sharpen if you know what you're doing.For the price, an immaculate tool

My wife is a serious cook of asian foods. Lots of food prep. This is our second one, the last one having lasted 20 years. The first one was still functional but the screws were getting hard to turn, so we replaced it with a new one. Still the same build quality. If you use mandolins, you probably know how easy to use the Benriner product is. Worth every penny.

Best tool Ive ever had, use it every day.

Very simple design, but has a lot of nooks and crannies that can get filled up fairly easily - which would be fine if it were dishwasher safe, but it's not. It's handwash only. The thickness of the cuts maxes out at a very thin slice, like a thick potato chip. For celery, onions, and mushrooms, I ended up just using a knife anyway since I couldn't get thick enough slices. The blade is indeed wicked sharp, beware of its efficiency while approaching your fingers.

Absolutely love it. It's really good quality blades are really sharp. Cuts perfect size for Julian Korean carrot salad.

This is so sharp and genuinely amazing. I ordered this after seeing the review on America's test kitchen.I've owned mandolins for many years, and this is by far the best one I have ever owned. Clean and ultra thin cuts, and the added blades for julienne worked perfectly.I don't know how it will do for longevity, but I was very impressed with my initial use of it.When I use a mandolin I use cut gloves rather than the included handguard.Update: I've been using this for 2.5 years and need a blade replacement. Blade replacement costs about the same as a new unit, so I'll get a new one now. I think I used this about once every two weeks for a large quantity of items.

Loved trying this out. Excellent and here's hoping it will last!!

Très bon outils de cuisine, efficace, aux finitions irréprochables, qui facilitent donc la réalisation de plats originaux, et surtout permet de déguster en très fines tranches délicieuses des légumes crus (pleins de vitamines) comme le radis noir, le topinambour, la betterave rouge, etc. Les lames restent tranches après plusieurs années d'utilisations très régulières. Je recommande vivement

Hay un antes y un después cuando utilizas esta mandolina, es simplemente fabulosa. corta rodajas desde casi papel fino hasta hacer barritas con fruta o verdura. Aparte de la lamina cortadora principal acompañan el pack 3 mini serruchos más con distintos grosores de corte. Los cuales son muy fáciles de intercambiar. También muy fácil de limpiar y cómoda a la hora de guardar. Una mandolina súper sencilla pero muy eficaz.

As someone who loves to cook and experiment with new recipes at home, this Japanese Mandolin has quickly become one of my favourite kitchen tools.I particularly enjoy using it to slice cabbage for coleslaw, as it produces consistently thin slices that make for a an amazing texture. The compact size of the slicer also makes it easy to store in my already-crowded kitchen drawers. What really stands out to me about the Benriner BN-1 is how sharp and precise the blades are. Even after many years of use, the slicer still slices through vegetables with ease, making food prep a breeze. And when it comes to cleaning, it's as simple as running it under water and wiping it down.Aside from vegetable prep, I've also used this slicer to make thinly sliced potatoes for homemade chips, which turned out perfectly every time.Overall, the this Mandolin Slicer is a versatile and reliable tool that has made my time in the kitchen more efficient and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality mandolin slicer that is easy to use and clean.Oh, and I almost forgot to mention about fermenting cabbage! As someone who enjoys making my own sauerkraut at home, this slicer has been a game-changer.The even and consistent slices that it can produces make it much easier to pack the cabbage tightly into a jar, which is essential for creating the right conditions for fermentation. And because the blades are so sharp, it takes far less effort to slice through the cabbage than it would with a knife, which is a real time-saver. Must-have tool for anyone looking to make their own sauerkraut, kimchi, or other fermented vegetables at home. Overall, I can't recommend this Mandolin Slicer enough. It's a compact, versatile, and high-quality tool that has made my time in the kitchen more enjoyable and efficient. From coleslaw to fermenting cabbage, this slicer does it all, and it's held up remarkably well over the years.

1. The product is too narrow, which, makes its use limited. Apples can for example not be sliced, unless they are very small.2. The text on the base makes the finger protection come to a stop during slicing. It could be solved with a sharp knife, but it shouldn't really be needed. A manufacturing fault.3. The product lacks a base/stand. It need to be used with some kind of bowl, but the product is very slippery, and needs to be clamped down to the bowl unless you are born with an extra hand.In summery, a completely miss this is.

Mandolina di qualità quasi professionale, vale ogni centesimo. Consiglio assolutamente l’acquisto.