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.

Very sharp blades.

Bought this for our son and loved it. Just need to be very careful because it’s very sharp

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.

Very very sharp. It works very well. It’s a little narrow for me. I wish it was an inch wider. I wish they provided me with an extra, and I don’t even know what you call it, but the thing you stick into the vegetable

Excelent durability !

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

This is a great tool for slicing zucchini, cucumbers, or other vegetables into thin ribbons quickly, consistently, and accurately.

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.

I zoned out and accidentally cut part of my thumb off. Very clean cut, didn't even leave blood on the blade. Also very suitable for many types of fruits and veg. Do realize this is a smaller size mandoline so some items do require precutting for best results.

Qualidade excelente, o melhor apetrecho para preparar legumes

切れ味抜群

Recomiendo usar la mandolina, ya sea que con las cuchillas especiales o sin ellas, junto con un guante para cuchillos, el protector de plástico con el que viene no es nada ergonomico y se rasbalan un poco las verduras suaves. Un guante métalico de los que usan los carniceros es mejor, cortas más rápido las verduras y tienes los 10 dedos intactos. 10/10