I was talked into buying a mandolin by a friend when I became determined to eat mostly vegetables. Sometimes I would avoid them, using the excuse I was just too tired at the end of the day to slice all of them up. I gave in when my friend suggested a mandolin and chose this Kitchenaid model. It was cheaper than most of the others and seemed to be simple to use. I was pleasantly surprised by how many types of fruits and vegetables I could slice with it. I was able to use it to slice firm produce like raw potatoes as well as softer produce like tomatoes. All the slices came out the same thickness and I could adjust it for thick or thin slices. There was no assembly - which was a relief, and it came with a food guard to protect your hands and a rubberized handle to ensure a good grip. While it may not make fancy slices like julliane or ripples, it is perfect for slicing fruits and vegetables into the desired thickness. I have found that I can make elaborate vegetarian meals in less than half the time I used to, because of the time saved slicing. I have tried out other mandolins at friends houses that were more expensive and complicated to use and always leave convinced I bought the right product at the most reasonable price.



