Oneida Polished Black Mandolin Interchangable Slicer

by Oneida

Product Features

• Polished Black
• Includes 2 Slicing Bladesand 3 Interchangeable Julienne Blades
• Stainless Steel Blades
• Saftey Food Holder Included
• Dishwasher safe

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009HHZ20
• Item model number: 55070
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,630 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Oneida 55070- Polished Black Mandolin Slicer with 2 Slicing and 3 Interchangeable Julienne S/S Blades and Safety Food Holder. Unlike food processors the mandolin slicer allows precise control over the texture and size of every cut, Producing attractive, uniform vegetable and fruit slices. With the 5 different blades you can achieve a variety of different slices. An enclosed safety holder grips and pushes food, protecting hands and fingers from sharp blades. The mandolin is dishwasher safe for easy clean up.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

81 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Needs a basic fix or two, February 14, 2006

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FatDogInAZ "FatDog" (Arizona) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Oneida Polished Black Mandolin Interchangable Slicer (Kitchen)

The product cuts well and makes french fries pretty well. I bought this for cutting potatoes and all remarks are based on that use. The problem I had with it is the reverse end of the cutting blade... It's not flat to the slide bed when installed for normal (non-crinkle) cutting. This means that when you have made a cut and are sliding the food back up the ramp for the next cut (the back stroke), the bulged up crinkle blade grabs the food and grates a bit of it off adding a lot of drag. This would also make very thin slices impossible because they always have one side damaged by the curved crinkle blade. If you know someone with a bench vise and thick leather gloves the blade could probably be corrected. Always be careful when handling the blade for any reason, it is very sharp.

Another issue that might cause a problem for people cutting thick slices is the location of the knob that holds the main blade in place... dead center so your thick slices will run right into it as they are being cut. This increases the force you must use and damages your thick slices.

All in all I would not buy this product if I had this information in advance, no reviews where available when I ordered. I am a handy person and have corrected the first problem above and I think I can live with the second issue, so I will not be returning the item. I really expected better from Oneida, but you do get what you pay for in the end. The only mandolins I have ever used were restaurant grade and you can expect to pay at least $100 for one of those models. If you plan on using the slicer a lot, spend the money for a good, well-reviewed product.

39 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It takes practice, and you have to read the directions., April 10, 2006

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Teddy Bird (Deer Creek Mesa, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oneida Polished Black Mandolin Interchangable Slicer (Kitchen)

The problems described by the other reviewers are avoidable if you read the instructions and make the adjustments necessary.

I was highly frustrated with this when I first bought it -- thought it was just another gadget that doesn't deliver. But with practice, I'm making lovely matchstick fries with it. I recommend, but you do need to practice and not give up.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid mandolin slicer., March 26, 2008

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Phnom (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oneida Polished Black Mandolin Interchangable Slicer (Kitchen)

The several negative reviews made me wonder if I had made a mistake in buying this Oneida mandolin slicer. On the contrary, I find that it is a fine tool, very sharp, cuts and shreds well, is VERY sold when being used and feels safe and secure. The adjustments are good and do get you to a fine "tune" without much work. Looks good too and stores easy. Cuts very thin and also far thicker than several other mandolins I looked at. I like it. I like it fine. My only criticism is that the so-called manual is really nothing more than an illustration with some cursory remarks; it does not come close to providing an adequate guide for some potential uses (several other mandolins actually have YOU TUBE videos, and I probably will consult them and see if they can help with refinements).