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It's one of my favorite kitchen tools. Makes quick work of slicing!
Most kitchen stores carry them, and I've even seen them at suburban Walmarts. But to be sure of good quality, it's worth it to spend a bit extra and get a nice one. Simple ones can run as little as $12, but they don't have any alternate blades, a stand or container, or adjustable legs. Some "upper-lower" end ones for around $20 do have exchangeable blades and non-skid legs.
Mid-range mandolines start in price at around $30. As the price goes up, you'll usually see features added. One nice one is the food holder, so you don't end up with perfectly-porportioned finger slices.
Professional mandolines start at around $140, and are made of materials to withstand nearly continuous use. Some have levers so you don't have to swap out blades.
Upper-end but not professional mandolines have some of the features of the professional ones, but aren't meant to be used for hours each day but maybe once or twice a day, so the materials aren't as indestructable, but still considerably better than the cheaper ones. They tend to run from around $70 to around $129, and are fine for most home chefs, even those that entertain frequently.
One good source for an excellent quality one with little extras that will ensure you use it often is the one made by Pampered Chef. It has a special safety blade that doesn't pop up until the food is almost over it, as well as a recessed cutting surface, to prevent cut fingers. It's $60. Oxo makes one or $10 more that doesn't have all the blades or the safety features.
If you want top-of-the-line, that will be a Bron or a Matfer. Bron does make a simplified professional version for about $130, which will probably be my choice when my current one wears out.
http://www.fantes.com/images/120186mandolin.jpg
Most kitchen stores carry them, and I've even seen them at suburban Walmarts. But to be sure of good quality, it's worth it to spend a bit extra and get a nice one. Simple ones can run as little as $12, but they don't have any alternate blades, a stand or container, or adjustable legs. Some "upper-lower" end ones for around $20 do have exchangeable blades and non-skid legs.
Mid-range mandolines start in price at around $30. As the price goes up, you'll usually see features added. One nice one is the food holder, so you don't end up with perfectly-porportioned finger slices.
Professional mandolines start at around $140, and are made of materials to withstand nearly continuous use. Some have levers so you don't have to swap out blades.
Upper-end but not professional mandolines have some of the features of the professional ones, but aren't meant to be used for hours each day but maybe once or twice a day, so the materials aren't as indestructable, but still considerably better than the cheaper ones. They tend to run from around $70 to around $129, and are fine for most home chefs, even those that entertain frequently.
One good source for an excellent quality one with little extras that will ensure you use it often is the one made by Pampered Chef. It has a special safety blade that doesn't pop up until the food is almost over it, as well as a recessed cutting surface, to prevent cut fingers. It's $60. Oxo makes one or $10 more that doesn't have all the blades or the safety features.
If you want top-of-the-line, that will be a Bron or a Matfer. Bron does make a simplified professional version for about $130, which will probably be my choice when my current one wears out.
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http://www.fantes.com/slicers-mandolins.html
http://bit.ly/ecUNX (link to Pampered Chef mandoline)
http://www.fantes.com/slicers-mandolins.html
http://bit.ly/ecUNX (link to Pampered Chef mandoline)
Voted as best: folkrockfan
One of my favorite kitchen tools. Mandolines can be purchaced at any kitchen specialty store or even at Target.
http://www.target.com/gp/search/188-6872635-3867744?field-keywords=mandolin&url=index%3Dtarget%26search-alias%3Dtgt-index&ref=sr_bx_1_1
Online reviews and purchasing here.
http://www.nextag.com/mandolin-slicer/products-html
http://www.target.com/gp/search/188-6872635-3867744?field-keywords=mandolin&url=index%3Dtarget%26search-alias%3Dtgt-index&ref=sr_bx_1_1
Online reviews and purchasing here.
http://www.nextag.com/mandolin-slicer/products-html
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