Benriner Japanese Mandoline Slicer
by Harold Import Company, Inc.
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Harold Import Company, Inc.Brand: Harold Import Company
Model: BN1
Color: green or ivory
Product features:
- Mandoline slicer with heavy duty plastic body and 4 blades for consistently thin slicing
- Standard flat blade can be adjusted for thickness
- Fine-toothed blade for elegant vegetable garnishes; medium-toothed blade great for stir fry ingredients; coarse-toothed blade for chunky cuts
- Comes equipped with safety device, so fingers stay safe
- Hand washing recommended; made in Japan
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Benriner Japanese Mandoline Slicer
Customer Review: If you want a mandolin buy this one first
Summary: 4 Stars
I don't think any kitchen tool is more divisive than the mandoline; cooks either love them or hate them. Additionally, they're either cheaply made and cheap to buy or incredibly complex and expensive. I have both and the "cheap" one is this Benriner. Both are dangerous contraptions that have to be used with care and despite the many comments, they ARE more dangerous than knives because of the speed one uses and the false sense of security one gets. These things will bite you sooner or later either when in use, changing blades or washing up.
My "expensive" mandoline was a xmas gift from my wife almost 35 years ago. It was a french all metal model imported (not made by) by Le Crueset that came with 7 blades and no instructions. Initially I used it quite a bit but cleanup was a pain and unless one was making large quantities of food that required precise thickness control it became overkill for most meals. Additionally, the carbon blades tended to rust if not oiled after washing and getting replacement parts was impossible. It hangs today on my kitchen wall alongside a chinois (another gift) as a kitchen decoration/conversation piece. I mention this only as cautionary tale to customers who might be seduced by the gleaming stainless and incomprehensible adjustment controls of the more complex "professional" mandolines.
The one task that I missed using the mandoline for was for au gratin dishes or "Potatoes Anna" where thickness control is critical to the success of the dish. No matter how carefully one slices the vegetable with a knife there is going to be some disparity.... and nothing is worse than biting into a raw piece of potato. So, after having that experience once too often I purchased a Benriner based on several recommendations. Benriners come in 3 sizes (this is the smallest) and replacement blades are readily available. For the very basic tasks a mandoline is asked to perform (slicing and "match-sticking" hard vegetables) it works great. Not so good for softer fare such as tomatoes. This is because the fruit/vegetable tends to compress when slid down the mandoline's face under the pressure of your hand instinctively wanting to ensure contact with the blade. A lighter touch improves things quite a bit if you persevere. Clean up is easy and, if you're not using one of the interchangeable blades, consists of just a good rinse under the faucet. However, if using one of the interchangeable blades (match stick, thin fries, etc.) it needs to be removed and washed which, fortunately is an easy task. I'm not sure if the Benriner works any better than others in the under $25 category, but for the tasks I mentioned it does the job with a minimum of aggravation. Additionally, for what it's worth, these are found in just about every sushi bar where they get a serious workout prepping the garnishes (never use a mandolin to cut anything other than vegetables). Finally, Judith Jones (Julia Child's long time editor) uses this model and is pictured doing so in her book (The Pleasure of Cooking for One). I should mention that she is pictured using her Benriner without either hand guard of protective glove, so use your best judgment and don't try to get that last sliver of carrot!
Description of Benriner Japanese Mandoline Slicer
The Benriner Slicer is a professional piece of equipment that no chef should be without. Its sharp super high quality stainless steel blades provide a clean and sharp cut to any vegetable. It comes equipped with 4 different blades giving you the ability to slice in many various ways.The standard flat blade cuts perfect slices which can be easily adjusted for thickness. The fine toothed blade will help you create elegant vegetable garnishes for professional looking meals. Great for carrots, radishes, or any other firm vegetable. The medium toothed blade is excellent for quick and easy uniform stir-fry pieces that will cook up in a flash. Suitable for almost any vegetable- try onions, peppers, radishes, beets, zucchini, etc. The coarse toothed blade can make chunky and crisp cuts of vegetable or fruits. Great for potatoes, onions, radishes, cucumbers, carrots, apples, peaches, etc. The slicer also comes equipped with a safety device which comes in very handy when working with small pieces of produce. Helps to make good cooks better!Mandolines & Slicers
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