Super Benriner Slicer (Large, 5"x13") Review

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(More customer reviews)Compared to some of the other plastic, lower cost mandolins the Super Benriner feels much sturdier than most and delivers in all the necessary areas. The blades are sharp and decent quality, the size is perfect for most general kitchen uses and the four blades give the average cook all that they will need. Along with some basic steps in care, such as washing and drying the unit and blades right after use, the Benriner should last it's price.
This unit does not have those "handy" legs like some of the others and I feel that makes it sturdier but it also means you don't have that convenience (I prefer sturdy over convenient). There aren't any "no skid" pads on the bottom edges so you need to create your own sturdy blocking (I run mine up against a large wooden cutting block which works fine but this is one improvement I would like to see on the unit). The slot for the 3 changeable blades is easy enough to figure out but one really needs to tighten the two "holder" screws tight or the blade will slide out while cutting (not a safe thing to happen on a mandolin). The method (two screws) for setting the cutting height is a bit cumbersome but I think this is another place where sturdiness wins over convenience in a lower-end device.
So, the only two things I'd like to see changed on this unit are the addition of some "no-skid" rubber edges and a more effective and easier way to secure the interchangeable blades.
Overall, a good lower-end, starter mandolin.

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This French style slicer makes the common chore of cutting vegetables easy and fun. Great for lemons, cucumbers, onions, cabbage, potatoes or other root vegetables. Comes with three tooth-edged blades for varied julienne cuts and a flat blade for cutting crisp slices of varied thickness. Also comes with a handy finger guard. Made of ABS nylon resin. Replacement blades available.

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