OXO Good Grips Handheld Mandoline Slicer, White/Black

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Push the food guard down the mandoline so that it glides across the blade, capturing the slices that are produced on the board below.

Hand-Held Mandoline Slicer | OXO UK

Whilst it comes with a fairly significant price tag, this gadget makes slicing an absolute breeze without the need for a chef's knife or a knife sharpener. The Progressive PL8 Professional Mandoline lives up to its name as a sturdy, freestanding slicer that can produce high-quality, consistent cuts in seconds. The integrated hand guard also means you can be confident that your fingers are protected from the razor-sharp blades, which will cut through vegetables and sweet potatoes with ease.Most mandolines come with a food holder or safety guard which keeps fingers a safe distance away from the blade. When not in use, you should ensure that the blade isn't exposed and many mandolines also use the guard to cover the blade during storage. I have a mandoline, BUT it has an extra device that protects your hand and holds the food whilst it slices. Mine has wide and thin julienne options, along with just a slice for potato rounds. I've had it for 15+ years and it's still going strong!” (Brand rated by Mumsnet user Elouera) Our verdict

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For beginners, the prospect of a food holder that could slip or fall off the mandoline mid-slice can be a little daunting, particularly with a sharp exposed blade.If you’ve ever tried to prepare thinly sliced potatoes or vegetables by hand, you’ll know that it’s quite a fine art – achieving the precision and accuracy of wafer-thin slices with a knife and chopping board is a skill mostly reserved for chefs and culinary experts. Thanks to its super-sharp, heat-treated and hand-finished stainless steel blades, the Benriner mandoline is often the first choice for chefs in the food industry, but as it doesn't have a support leg, it’s best suited to those more experienced and confident using a mandoline.

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With rubberised feet, it can be held securely in place whilst you slice directly into a bowl or onto your cutting board. I've had a few duds, but the OXO one is doing well so far.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user greenybluey) Our verdictUsed correctly and with appropriate levels of caution, mandoline slicers are safe to use. However, it’s important to remember that the stainless steel blades are extremely sharp, and therefore have the potential to be very dangerous. Cut the vegetable or potato in half to create a flat surface and then using the food holder, push into the rounded end of the vegetable until it holds it securely. Set up your mandoline on a chopping board or tray and ensure that any support leg is pulled out and held securely in place.

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The smart precision grip easily adjusts to suit the ingredients you’re slicing, from a tight pinch grip for small items, to a centre grip for round fruit and veggies, and a flat grip for slicing lengthwise, all whilst keeping your fingers safely away from the action. With one fixed blade, it may not offer the versatility or longevity of some other designs. However, its super sharp blade cuts consistently, with a food holder included to protect your fingers.Whilst the process will vary slightly for handheld tools, most mandolines should be used as follows: