Super Slicer Mandoline (Japanese Stainless, 4 Blades)
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Why we picked it
Original Japanese mandoline (Benriner has made these since 1981)
The Benriner Super Slicer is the original Japanese mandoline that became the home cook's introduction to professional-level vegetable slicing in the 1980s. The flat plastic body holds a single razor-sharp Japanese stainless steel blade with the cutting edge flush to the platform, plus three swap-in julienne combs (fine, medium, thick). r/AskCulinary, r/cookingforbeginners, and r/Cooking all surface the Benriner as the consensus mandoline — Wirecutter has had it as a recommendation continuously since 2015. Adjustable thickness from paper-thin (transparent) to ~6mm slices. The blade is replaceable; the rest of the body lasts indefinitely. CAUTION: like all mandolines, the blade is more dangerous than a chef's knife — always use the included finger guard or a cut-resistant glove.
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Price History
Current price: $39.50
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Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +Original Japanese mandoline (Benriner has made these since 1981)
- +Razor-sharp Japanese stainless blade — replaceable
- +Three julienne combs (fine / medium / thick)
- +Adjustable thickness from transparent to ~6mm
- +Lightweight plastic body — dishwasher-safe parts
- +Wirecutter's pick across multiple test cycles
Cons
- -Blade is dangerous — use finger guard or cut-resistant glove always
- -Plastic body looks utilitarian (not a premium-feeling tool)
- -Single thickness adjustment knob can loosen over time
- -Replacement blade is sharper than expected — handle carefully
Warranty & Returns
Warranty
Replacement on manufacturing defects from Benriner USA
Return Policy
Most items are returnable within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. Some categories have shorter return windows.
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