Recommendations for a Mandoline Slicer?

JPakaPope

Reviews on Amazon are all over the place, anybody have one they would recommend? Thanks for any/all input!

Legume

Yeah, we just went through this. I didn't want to spend a fortune for the French ones, I was going to get the OXO stainless ($99) one but there were mixed reviews on Amazon so my wife decided we should get one of the cheaper OXO ones with a v-blade ($39ish) that has better reviews. I'm not convinced I like the v-blade. It's good, not great. I suspect the reviews are tied to what someone expected from a $39 vs $99 model. If I had to guess, I'll probably use it for a year or two then give to one of our kids to help set up their kitchen and get something with a straight blade. I've only used it twice though, just initial impressions.

Lit

Search the forum. There has previous posts and I remember there was a clear winner based on recommendations.

Botch

My GF gave me a Borner (B-o-r-n-e-r) based on a Cook's Illustrated shootout, it got top honors.  Works better than my Oxo did.  

MadcapMagician

I bought the expensive French one...POS. Bought a cheap plastic one with a sharp blade.

Carolina Q

Kenji from Serious Eats uses a $20 Benriner. Says he loves it. They also make a wider one. As for me, no idea. I just use a knife.

http://www.seriouseats.com/2013/12/gift-guide-essential-kitchen-tools-under-50-dollars.html

DMW

The Benriner was also Ruhlman's pick.
http://ruhlman.com/2014/12/holiday-shopping-small-ticket-items/

I think I'm going to order one today.

JPakaPope

Thanks everyone, appreciate the feedback.

I will search for the older post and check out links above.

Spring Chicken

Watch this for some things to look for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I15-htHJF_I

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JPakaPope

Thanks Spring Chicken, appreciate the link.