Lardeffect
Assistant Cook
With the one I have recommended the finger guard is useful. You should use it always, but if you are extra careful it is not essential. But when processing large amounts it is quite comfortable.
They also sell special bowls, at least in Europe, in which the slicer docks comfortably.
http://www.amazon.com/Borner-Oval-S...7?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1352844038&sr=1-7
The newer version (I think it was in recommended items on amazon) also dices, but I have never used it.
http://www.amazon.com/Swissmar-Born...2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1352844038&sr=1-2
The V shape makes cutting easier. A slanted blade is an old French invention from the French revolution - but they used it to cut heads off. Be wary, as this mandolin is extremely sharp (those are basically surgical-grade knifes) and it can take your fingertip off.
They also sell special bowls, at least in Europe, in which the slicer docks comfortably.
http://www.amazon.com/Borner-Oval-S...7?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1352844038&sr=1-7
The newer version (I think it was in recommended items on amazon) also dices, but I have never used it.
http://www.amazon.com/Swissmar-Born...2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1352844038&sr=1-2
The V shape makes cutting easier. A slanted blade is an old French invention from the French revolution - but they used it to cut heads off. Be wary, as this mandolin is extremely sharp (those are basically surgical-grade knifes) and it can take your fingertip off.
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