Product Description

Pinzon's recently redesigned stainless steel mandoline produces uniform, precise cuts of vegetable and fruit. The blades on this mandoline have recently been updated after extensive testing for superior sharpness. Constructed of attractive and durable 18/8 stainless steel, this tool offers a variety of cuts with four versatile blade attachments. The smooth blade creates straight slices of cucumber, while a waved blade makes attractive crinkle fries. The rough and fine blades grate carrots and lettuce for taco salad or potatoes for hash browns. To change the blade, simply slide it into the side opening. Turn one knob to produce different thickness of cut, and a second knob to expose the teeth of the blade. Adjust the plane to your favorite height and lock the cap in place before starting to cut. Safety features include a holding guard that locks and silicone covers on the legs to prevent slipping, and a safety bracket on the bottom to protect fingers. A plastic storage case that holds all four blades is included. Pinzon's mandoline should be washed by hand, measures 18-1/2 inches long by 6-1/2 inches wide, and is imported.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #633 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Amazon
• Released on: 2009-05-07

Features

• Redesigned blades on mandoline create precise, uniform slices of fruit or vegetables
• Made of durable 18/10 stainless steel with sturdy plastic knob
• Includes 4 blade attachments for waved, rough, fine, and smooth cuts
• Side knob adjusts cut to desired thickness; blades slide into side slot
• Measures 20-3/4 inches long by 8-1/4 inches wide; hand-wash; imported

Customer Reviews

Dulls too quickly
I bought this as a gold box item, thankfully, because otherwise I would have returned it. All I use it for is to slice onions thinly. I've used the straight blade less than 10 times and it is already dull. I read the reviews for the previous Pinzon mandoline which were universally terrible but I also read that Amazon had taken that model off the market and replaced it with this one which was supposed to be much better but my complaint is the same as the other model. Also the slices get stuck in the machine. I had better luck with my plastic V-slicer. I gave the mandoline 2 stars because it does have a lot of attachments and is easy to use but it is difficult to clean and doesn't serve its main purpose, to slice!

Update 2/29/08: I now absolutely hate this product. The straight blade has completely dulled. The food slices get caught under the mandoline by the blades that are turned to dice the food rather than slip out to the bowl or plate underneath. Make sure you use the food holder to slice because the blade is so dull, the food slips and you will get cut. This mandoline is going in the trash. I won't even donate it because I'm afraid someone will get hurt.

It works, but...
It does a good job of slicing but I am reluctant to use it unless I have a large volume to slice. It requires great care and time to clean it after each use. If you just have one onion, for example, don't bother with it. If you have a 10 pound bag of potatoes, it will save you time and will make uniform slices. However, the slices drop down below the unit which is already slanted downward so there is not much room for the slices to accumulate before you have to remove them. I think it would be better to have all legs the longer length so there is more clearance below the blade and you could place a bowl to catch the slices.

Good quality mandoline for the price
As others have mentioned, this is most useful with a large quality of product. However, I've used it a number of times to make homemade french fries while only using one potato. The uniform cuts are amazing, however, I wish there were more control over the thickness of cuts. The perpendicular blade makes for a nice dice or chop.