Kyocera Adjustable Mandoline Slicer

According to credible reviews, the handheld Kyocera Adjustable Mandoline Slicer is an excellent value. While it can't do anything fancy beyond regular slicing, it has a 3.6-inch blade that adjusts easily to produce clean cuts in a variety of thicknesses. What's more, the rust-free ceramic blade holds its edge longer than metal blades. The Japanese-made Kyocera, which comes in several colors, must be placed over a bowl or cutting board because it lacks legs. Professional and consumer reviews call this simple slicer a great buy if you don't care about julienne cuts, waffle or crinkle cuts. Not only is it easy to store, they say, it's a breeze to assemble and use. At SeriousEats.com, contributor Blake Royer says he "just lazily slide[s] vegetables over the mandoline's ceramic blade, resulting in beautiful, paper-thin, uniform slices." Another reviewer at a major foodie magazine exclaims, "It looks like a toy, but it works like crazy!" If you'd like to also be able to make julienne cuts, consider the highly rated Benriner Mandoline Slicer (*Est. $50 for Super size).

Owners posting to Amazon.com love the Kyocera Adjustable Mandoline Slicer's sharp, rust-free blade and the fact that this lightweight slicer has four width settings. However, it can't make julienne cuts. A few reviewers note that the Kyocera Adjustable Mandoline Slicer doesn't come with a storage box, so you'll need to find a way to store the mandoline safely. Some reviewers suggest saving the original box to reuse as storage.