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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.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
84 of 84 people found the following review helpful
By FatDogInAZ
Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
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.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Phnom
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).
41 of 47 people found the following review helpful
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.
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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
paul1168
Crinkle cut blade DULL, food breaks off rather than cuts. Food falls off the holder. Definitely not worth $40.00. Don't waste your money.
Published 5 months ago by Janet D
1.0 out of 5 stars
Oneida Black Mandolin
I had been looking for a good, sharp, reasonable priced mandolin.
I purchased the Oneida.
When slicing cucumbers and onions, it was very dull cutting. Read more
I purchased the Oneida.
When slicing cucumbers and onions, it was very dull cutting. Read more
Published 11 months ago by V. Cosier
1.0 out of 5 stars
Can You Say No Stars????
The Oneida Mandolin was so frustrating! I spent an afternoon trying to make cole slaw and finally ended up using my food processor. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Loretta Henry
1.0 out of 5 stars
Flimsy
This broke the third time I used it. I was slicing zucchini--hardly heavy use. Save your money. This is a piece of crap.
Published 19 months ago by Sycamore
1.0 out of 5 stars
Doesn't cut anything but fingers
Completely and utter rubbish. Doesn't cut at all. Trying to pull the stuck bits of pepper resulted in a horrible cut on my thumb. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Annmarie Hughes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Glad I didn't read the reviews first!
I bought this model because the price wasn't too high or too low, because it is stainless steel, and because it is Oneida (figured if they make nice flatware... Read more
Published on April 3, 2011 by ThreeTorties
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ayuda a que tus hijos coman vegetales
Este tipo de mandolina es magnifica para usarla todos los dias, los niños te lo agradeceran ya que puedes incorporar comidas mas vistosas para ellos que antes no les... Read more
Published on April 2, 2011 by Leydid
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not very impressed...
After a nice Christmas with my mother using her Mandolin Slicer I was hooked. Rather than buy a slicer with the V-blade i got the straight. Read more
Published on February 2, 2011 by Medic Cook
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
I received this as a gift to replace an old worn out vegetable slicer. I have tried to use it numerous times on potatoes, cucumbers, cabbage for slaw, etc. Read more
Published on January 18, 2011 by D. Cuddihy
3.0 out of 5 stars
Hope you know German
Nice device, instructions are in German, I did figure it out though. The top slider pins are not long enough to fit into the food item otherwise it is a nice investment for what I... Read more
Published on December 27, 2010 by A-Mo
