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ltc

Probably not the right place to ask but I'd quite like a mandoline. Are they worth having and if so, what should I look at that works well and won't leave me missing a finger?

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bluehuw in reply to @ltc

I'm keen to know if anyone raves about 'this is the best mandolin' - I can't work out if they're a close second to the slice blade of a processor
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Acliff in reply to @ltc

Mandolines can be shit.

The Benriner mandolins are on the expensive side but they are the standard.

I would also purchase a cutproof or chainmail glove if you’re going to use it.
The spiked handguards are all such a faff to use, that you’ll want to use the mandolin without.
Big mistake without some hand protection.
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NotThamesWater in reply to @ltc

I have one of these.

I wear a (cheap and cheerful, but still effective chainmail glove, and still have my fingertips.

I don't see how a food processor would come close to the cuts you can get with a mandolin.

Ours is wheeled out when I want lots of consistent thin cuts in a hurry.
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aggi in reply to @ltc

I've got a Zyliss one. Use it with cut proof gloves if I'll be getting close to the blade and still have all my fingers.

Much easier and quicker than food processor unless you're chopping loads