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This thing is great! I've tried several mandolines--from the top-of-the-line unit to an inexpensive, but highly rated V-slicer, and another handheld. I sent the former back, gave the V-slicer away and the handheld broke. None of them served my purpose. All the blade changing and/or adjusting with the stationary mandolines was awkward and a lot of trouble considering I wasn't cooking for a restaurant--I just wanted to make salads for one or two, or a variety of other things, but usually in rather small quantities. This slicer is perfect. Now I can slice a leek, a carrot and part of a cucumber directly onto my salad in seconds. I can slice beets or other veggies very quickly and conveniently directly into the pot. The large knob on the bottom of this unit turns easily to create the desired slice thickness and a quick swish and rinse leaves it clean for the next time. I get high-end mandoline quality slices from the super sharp blade, but without all the set up and clean up time. This unit is sturdy and reliable. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Between this and my Alligator dicer, my fruit and vegetable ingredients look professionally prepared and are done in a flash.

Update 9/5/09
This useful tool has been great for helping process summer bounty, most especially with getting the kernels off corncobs so they can be frozen. I've tried other products for that, but they are not satisfactory, where this tool allows me to run the cob down against the blade and in a few passes, all the kernels are in the bowl. I can do several ears in only a few minutes. I use one of those 'Kevlar' gloves to make sure I don't cut myself and it works great. Microplane 34007 Cut Resistant Glove

I HAVE HAD VARIOUS SLICERS OVER THE YEARS AND MOST
END UP IN THE DRAWER BECAUSE THEY ARE A PAIN TO USE. THIS UNIT IS TOP SHELF. FIRST OF ALL, IT IS VERY HIGH QUALITY, NOTHING LIKE THE ONES YOU BUY ON THE INFOMERTIALS OR AT FAIRS. THE FEEL IS SOLID AND THE ADJUSTABLE FEATURE PUTS IT IN A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT CLASS. IT IS VERY SECURE WHEN IN USE AND COMFORTABLE TO HANDLE. JUST ONE PIECE, NOT A WHOLE BUNCH OF ADD ON'S. THE HOLDER IS WELL MADE AND COMFORTABLE TO HOLD. YOU CAN SLICE EGGPLANT IN NO TIME, AT WHATEVER THICKNESS YOU WANT AND THEN THROW THE THING IN THE DISHWASHER. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. ONE ADDED BENEFIT....IT IS MADE IN THE UNITED STATES.

This is my first time to purchase and use a mandoline slicer. I decided upon this particular brand after reading many reviews, such as this one, before I decided to buy. I am happy with my choice. This slicer is well-made, easy to use, and easy to clean. I like the fact that there is no switching blades to adjust to different thicknesses. I am pleased with this product.

This slicer works great, only 2 parts, just rinse when finished. Have been using it for a week and not disappointed at all. Great product and makes salads, sandwiches etc look so much more appealing then my old hand done cuts. Everything the other 2 reviewers said I agree. I too just received the Alligator Dicer (thanks to the first reviewer) and can't wait to try it out.

I am on weight watchers and have been trying to find something to make baked vegetable chips. I was using a potato peeler and it was grueling. I just sliced a rutabaga up in minutes. Yea, don't used rutabagas for chips, but it was the only vegetable I had left because it was not worth slicing up with the potato peeler. Anyway, this product is excellent.