Much easier to use and more stable than other slicers
930775
I have only used it a few times so far - but already I notice that it is easier to slice an apple, and seems more stable and safer, thanks to the big grips.
2660100
I hesitate to buy watermelon sometimes as much as my kids love it because it's difficult and messy to cut, or I end up spending too much to buy the pre-cut tubs. This slicer is excellent and makes cutting watermelon so much easier. Looking forward to using it all summer!
2174265
Item is easy to use and efficient. Makes fast easy work of slicing, julienning vegetables and fruits into uniform sizes.great for onions without tears.  Not crazy about the pronged holder for items, but i think am just unaccustomed to it . I will definitely be eating more salads and cole slaw! And slicing cukes for lemonade cuke gin punch YUM!
Customer service is great, they reminded me to order safety glove, apparently free with purchase.
4942538
It takes less time for a somewhat better edge. The most noteable difference - I am able to slice tomatoes more easily.
3953937
The Swissmar Borner V-Slicer Plus is the best slicer of it's type that I've used.  The blade design is ingenious and the way the parts fit together for storage and safety is wonderful.  I find that it does take a little practice to use since the food holder (also innovative) works best if you tilt it as you use it.  This is  illustrated in the manual, but it isn't intuitive.

A fine product.
4025149
The Bread slicer by Skater is so easy to use and it cleans up fast and easy. We use the cutting protection gloves while using the bread slicer.  We use gloves because at the end of the loaf your fingers are too close to the blade for making the last slice. You could use a small block to push it in place.  We put the bread slicer on a non slip pad while slicing the bread to prevent it from sliding and slipping.  Because it is light weight it needs to be stabilized . We use a rubber non stick pad. We like being able to adjust the thickness of the bread. You have four adjustments. We LOVE it and highly recommend this slicer!
3861081
Always wanted one and picked this one up while looking for another knife.  Now I don't know how we got along without it.  If you want to dice vegetables, this is far easier than using a conventional knife.  We've used ours for months now with no sign of dulling, or cracking or rusting as a few others have noted.  I'm note sure why some owners have trouble - the vast majority like this one are  5 star reviews.  It's much better and  easier to clean than the dice-o-matic gizmo I had previously.
206452
I can definitely say this apple slicer changed my life!  SOOO much easier than the manual slicing I've been doing for years.  This unit makes the perfect size apple slices, too.  It is not hard to press as long as you aren't trying to slice the apple on a counter; table top gives much better leverage for me and my kids.  LOVE the flip base that pops the slices out quickly and easily.  I am hopeful that the few reviews I see mentioning dull blades won't happen to me, but time will tell (we've owned this 3 months and so far, so good).  I took off one star, though, because this thing is TOUGH to clean!  Thank goodness it is dishwasher safe because cleaning all of these little spaces by hand is a pain and often ineffective.  Unfortunately I've had to run it through the machine 2-3 times to get off dried apple bits if my kids forget to rinse it right away.
4934420
Pros:
Ergonomic design:  Large handles make it safer and easier to press down harder when slicing
Good quality:  well sharpened blades, quality chrome plating that hasn't rusted yet (as opposed to cheaper ones we've bought)
Extra feature:  The base that pops out the slices works very well and makes this better than others of the same quality

Cons:
The green color may not match your kitchen?

This by far the best apple slicer/corer I've used to date.  Not that any apple slicer is something to write home about... but the addition of the bottom tray that pops out the slices is a wonderful addition.  Rather than gingerly popping out the individual pieces and risking cutting your thumbs or fingers, you just swing the bottom tray shut and "pop!" all the slice are neatly finished off.  Again, not that a regular slicer isn't a great tool already, but if you have to buy a new one anyway this little addition puts this slicer over the top.

The materials of this slicer are of great quality.  Can little apple pieces get wedged in the cracks?  Sure, but they can in any slicer I've ever used, and the fit and finish of this one is better so that becomes less likely.  There are no little rust spots in the cracks after multiple dishwasher cleanings as is the case with the cheap ones we've bought.
1082052
What a cool invention!  I've seen these slicers on TV and when I was offered the opportunity to review two different ones in exchange for my honest review, I jumped at the opportunity.  I eat a lot of watermelon in the summer and have found some clever ways to cut it up.  This device is a game changer, though.  I just sliced the melon in half lengthwise with a knife and then used the slicer to cut it into slices.

Both slicers I received are similar in design.  The main differences is that the cutting "blade." The other slicer has a straight pin with wide ends.  It goes through two holes on the end of the slicer and allows you to clamp the end.  This one has a fixed blade so you can't clamp the end completely together.  I preferred this one with the fixed blade, though both work well.  Here is the other slicer I tried:&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Premium-Watermelon-Slicer-Corer-Server-Tongs-As-Seen-On-Tv-Original-Stainless-Steel-Melon-Cantaloupe-Fruit-Cutter-Peeler-FREE-EBOOK-Dish-Washer-Safe-The-Ultimate-Kitchen-Gadget/dp/B01EMDPFGE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Premium Watermelon Slicer Corer & Server Tongs - As Seen On Tv - Original Stainless Steel - Melon Cantaloupe Fruit Cutter & Peeler + FREE EBOOK - Dish Washer Safe - The Ultimate Kitchen Gadget</a>

This slicer is made of sturdy metal.  It is easy to clean.  It is also easy to use.  The first slice was somewhat difficult to get out, but the others were almost effortless.

Overall, I think this is a great purchase.  The current retail price is almost twice the price than the other one I tried.  Both are well made and work great, so I'd purchase whichever one is the lowest cost at the time if I purchased again.
3096564
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.&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Microplane-34007-Cut-Resistant-Glove/dp/B001QXZORE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Microplane 34007 Cut Resistant Glove</a>
251930
This slicer is heavier gauge steel and not as flimsy as another brand I purchases. Very sturdy and slices melon, cantaloupe, and honeydew easily. No longer a chore to slice up your favorite melon. I received this item at a discount in exchange for my honest opinion.
390854
This Sunsella Pastry Scraper and Chopper made slicing my cinnamon rolls so much easier. When you use the tool to chop it does so easily and doesn't crush the yeast dough down. I also really like that there is measurements at the end so that you can easily measure out how far you need to places your slices. I haven't used it yet for scraping dough, but I plan to use it if I need to to help lift edges if the dough of my gingerbread cookies or sugar cookies stick to the surface.
2590103
There are so many of these watermelon slicers on Amazon but I chose this one because it also came with a flexible knife that I thought would be real helpful in coring areas of the melon that could not be reached by the slicer tool. I was right about that and the knife came in very handy. The knife is flexible so it can easily curve along the bottom and the sides of the rind to remove every bit of melon out. I take all the loose pieces that I trim off with the knife and put them in the blender to make fruit smoothies so nothing is wasted.  I serve all the nice and uniform pieces that are cut with the slicer to my family.  I love that my kids don't have to handle the sticky wet rind to eat the watermelon anymore. It also really hard to cut through the rind to serve individual pieces but this new way of coring out the watermelon totally eliminates the need to ever serve with the rind attached to the melon again. Both the slicer and knife are great new additions to my collection of useful kitchen gadgets.

Easily cores out watermelon to serve without the rind for my kids.
3183752
I really love this cheese slicer -- finally a slicer that not only works well, but gives me consistent, even slices! With adjustable thickness, it's even better. I think it looks like a paper cutter, but for cheese. You could of course use it to cut veggies or whatever else you wish as well. It's slightly more difficult to clean than I had hoped, but it's not impossible or even hard. It just requires care be taken to avoid injury and so forth.

But that brings me to why I rate it 4 stars instead of 5: With an actual blade, this device really NEEDS a locking mechanism. Even though I have no small children, I still feel a bit anxious when I'm in the process of cleaning and storing it because the blade does not lock down. If it did, it would definitely be a 5-star purchase. It is a little pricy, but after reading reviews from others who have had the same model for many years, I'm convinced it's a worthwhile investment.
485398
I work with fresh fruit and vegetables a lot, and I'm always on the look out for a new tools to help prepare them, and I've been considering a mandoline slicer for quite some time, and finally took the plunge with this one.

First thing's first: The package and the mandoline slicer itself were actually larger than I expected, but everything was quite sturdy. The "feet" of the mandoline slicer had a rubberized grip to them that kept it from sliding around, and you can fold them under while storing them. When in a raised, angled position, I was able to fit a narrow cutting board underneath it without issue, but definitely be aware that this particular slicer doesn't come with any mechanism to "catch" what you're preparing. It comes with the eight items shown in the photos plus a set of instructions:

- The Mandoline Slicer
- 3 Slicing Inserts: 1.5mm (1/16'), 2.5mm (1/12'), 3.5mm (1/8')
- 2 Julienne Inserts - 3.5mm (1/18'), 7mm (1/4')
- A Safe Storage Rack
- A Slicing Guard with Stainless Steel Prongs
- Instructions Manual and Warranty Registration

The slicer and inserts feel very sturdy and well-made and have a glossy black plastic finished that is accented by the stainless steel blades. I wish it was a touch more compact, but I also acknowledge that the multitude of parts in this kit offers a lot of versatility for a variety of tasks. I attempted cutting the following: onions, carrots, peppers, potatoes, zucchini, and all of them sliced quite easily. In particular, I really liked the way the slicing guard was set up. It felt very solid and I liked that the prongs were stainless steel, which easily pierced firmer objects like onions and potatoes.

You can change the inserts easily by snapping them in and out by pressing the red button in. There is also a storage part that comes with the slicer to hold the extra inserts so they can be kept together safely.

Clean up was relatively easily once I realized it was much more efficient to separate everything and wash it by hand individually. I was definitely a bit nervous about hurting myself on the blades, so I would recommend extreme caution as you wash and dry the sharp inserts in particular.

On the whole, I felt this was a very sturdy mandoline slicer that would service a variety of fruits and vegetables with ease. I would definitely recommend it if you're considering a large mandoline slicer for your kitchen.

I am a longtime Amazon Prime customer who enjoys writing reviews in my free time. I was appreciative to be given an opportunity to test and review this mandoline slicer at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. If you have any questions or comments about this product or my review, feel free to message me and I'll be glad to help!
2377669
So happy with this purchase. I use this slicer at least twice a day. Super easy to clean, so easy to use and so nice to store all in one small convenient space. Love love love it!! When this one wears out, I will buy another, totally happy with my purchase!