Nice Mandoline for the Price
589565
This is really a very nice mandoline for the price. It came with the main blade, which can be reversed to do a crinkle cut, and then also includes three different sized julienne blades, which work very well. The main body is plastic, but the parts that take the most wear are a nice metal. If you follow the directions for cleaning and storage, I think it will last a long time, for a fraction of the price of the smaller OXO I got that fell apart after a few years of use.
766353
Sturdy, easy to clean, and cuts the stuff it should be able to cut.

That said, the blade height is not indexed in any way (it's just a knob), so it can be a bit irritating to consistently return to a particular thickness. This would be less of a problem if you're using the slicer at home, rather than in a restaurant kitchen like I have been.

Also, don't buy this unless the chef already has their own mandoline, because they're going to need to 'borrow' it a lot, otherwise.
4166303
Another great OXO product!  This mandoline is well made and works well.  Food can be sliced into three different thicknesses: 1/16 inch, 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch and also shredded in 1/8 inch bits.  And easy to use slide controls the adjustments between each setting.

The mandolin has a handy hinged metal leg, allowing you to stand the mandolin at an angle so that your food items do not build up underneath and make slicing difficult.  As an added bonus, the food holder can be stored upside down on the mandoline, fitting neatly between the leg and the end of the mandoline.

This mandoline slices quickly and easily, allowing you to zoom through food prep in a jiffy, plus provide a uniform thickness and shape to your food.

If you're in the market for a mandoline, you can't go wrong with this one from OXO.
3886257
I have trouble cutting up things in thin slices (arthritis) so I thought this might help, and it works real well .  It doesn't have a blade that cut's into strips , but otherwise real good.  I have a big metal mandoline but unless I am going to use it a whole lot, it's to much to get out and set up, then every thing needs to go in the diswasher.......this small hand held one is easy for me.
1377770
Mandoline works great. I use it to cut ultra-thin apple slices for apple chips. Also onions and other veggies for cooking. It is well built and sturdy.

The only drawback is that handling the fittings can be hazardous--especially the sharp slicer. I cut my thumb badly, but in that instance, it was entirely my fault, not the product's.

Definitely recommend.
2505977
The last mandoline I had was cheap. It worked, but was somewhat difficult to use and clean. You had to switch out blades, and sometimes it couldn't cut.

This, on the other hand is fantastic. It cuts easily, and all the blades are on the unit so you don't have to switch anything out. The guided rail is a great touch to prevent accidents. Definitely worth the extra money, and the steel construction is rugged and looks it will last a long time.
1711027
First of all the instrument looks fantastic.  Great finish and hardware looks decent.
Coming from a guitar and ukelele back ground, this is our first mandolin.  I have to say I am very impressed with the way it looks as well as the way it sounds.  The intonation down the fret board is really good as well.  Nice bright tone.  I would have expected to pay more for this instrument from the looks and sound of it.  Thanks for the great value.
810388
Does a good job of slicing, cleaning is fairly easy, Not made for heavy jobs, and I didn't expect it to.
1913408
I received my mandolin about a week ago and I am extremely happy with it! The finish on it is beautiful. After reading a few other posts about it I decided to order a few sets of strings along with it. I changed them out right away, so I don't really know how the stock strings sound. I have no previous experience with mandolins, but I am really happy with this one. The one qualm I do have is that the tailpiece where the strings attach on the body was a little bit too far down. My strings were not running straight along the neck. So I had to take that off, and drill new holes a little bit above them and then put the tailpiece back on. It's perfect now and I love it. If you want a mandolin, don't know if you're really going to play it much, or if you are going to play it, I wouldn't hesitate to buy this one! It is a quality mandolin for this price.
438887
I have been using this Mandolin for the last 10 years and it still works fine for me. I have a fancy professional mandolin for big jobs- but this is my go-to slicer for small. quick jobs. You do have to cut down the size of large items (potatoes, apples) before slicing so that they go though the mandolin a little safer- but I have to do that on my pro-mandolin too.
After 10 years the blade is still sharp and it cuts just as well. For the price it is a good Mandolin- just use common sense and judgement when using it.
551282
I have so pleased with the De Buyer Mandoline.  I really like the ability to select the thickness (or maybe I should say the thiness) to slice.
2433605
I was a little disappointed in this.  It's made extremely well, but the slices are way too thin.  Even the thickest one is too thin.  I thought it would have a thicker slice.  However, if you like thin slices this is great!  It even has a grater board, plus it juliennes. (I know that's spelled wrong, sorry).
Any how, this is a well made mandoline.  Worth the price.
1026382
Instructions very vague but figured it out after some aggravation and much time.  Thank goodness for pictures on the box.  Sliced and frenched fried a raw potato and feel certain the mandolins will fill the bill.  The gloves are great and plan on using them every time I use the device.  Price was quite reasonable.
3675825
This is a great slicer for the price. The only reason for one star less is that you need to push and twist at the same time. It does get a bit tiring if you're planning to slice a lot. Quick review:
Pros:
-Reasonable price
-Makes paper thin slices
-Small so doesnt take up a lot of space
-Easy to clean

Cons:
-Need to push down firmly and twist at the same time
-Makes "shaved" thin slices (depends on what your preference is, some may not like the flimsy feel of the flaky thin slices)
1611145
I like this mandoline, though this is the first that I have ever owned. So far it everything you could want from a mandoline. For those who want more than slicing and shredding action from your mandoline, you may want to move up to a food processor.

The blades all seem solid, and the design is pretty great where the attachments fit neatly into the base. They lock tightly in the base and are right there when you need them.  I can imagine without this design, I would lose all but one attachment.

Cleanup is easy, as all it entails is removing the blade and washing it with a sponge. The only issue is that I feel you must take out ALL of the attachments in order to wash it, otherwise you may get some soap residue and or corrosion on the attachments that are still in the base.

Overall a "grate" mandoline for the price.

I was offered this item at a discount for an honest review.
243299
I wanted a small mandoline that handled most of my needs for evenly slice items such as potatoes or julienned carrots. I rarely take out my big mandoline because it needs to be set up and takes a bit of time to clean.

The Microplane is a bit flexible, so cuts aren't microscopically exact, but its certainly good enough. Blade is sharp, height is adjustable and it can slice and julienne.

The fatal flaw? The handguard. It does not lock into place when using it and slides easily. And the mandoline is too dangerous to use without it or a cut resistant glove. I am now looking for another compact, versatile mandoline.
775166
This is a great mandolin, easy to use and clean.  I would recommend this to anyone looking for a reasonably priced mandolin.