Equipment Review: Best Mandoline (Slicing/Julienne) for Everyday Kitchen Cooking

You don't have to be a restaurant chef to appreciate a good mandoline. Want to know how to cut vegetables quickly and safely? These tools can thin-slice, julienne, and (in some cases) waffle-cut produce far faster than a skilled cook wielding a sharp knife can, and with utter precision. That uniformity is at least as valuable as the time savings—and not just for cosmetic reasons. When cuts are uneven, so is cooking. We wanted to know: What's the best mandoline?

We tested 9 products in our kitchen mandoline review to find the best one:
Swissmar Börner Original V-Slicer Plus Mandoline
Kyocera Adjustable Slicer with Handguard
Progressive Prepworks Julienne and Slicer
OXO Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline Slicer
Norpro Mandoline Slicer/Grater with Guard
Zyliss 2-in-1 Handheld Slicer
Kuhn Rikon Thick & Thin Mandoline
Chef’n Pull’n Slice mandoline
Microplane Adjustable Slicer with Julienne Blade

But for a mandoline to be truly useful in a home kitchen, not just an appliance you break out for the occasional vegetable gratin or elegantly shingled fruit tart, it must be easy to set up, clean, and store. And given that you're working with sharp blades, it must also be as safe to use as it is efficient.

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[LETSWIM]

I like the way she talks. Nice, easy-to-understand pace. Friendly and confident tone. Not overbearing. No drama. No exaggeration.

[carenwilson]

Ha! I watched this because I was curious if there was something better than the one I've had for over 20 years, and it turns out the one I have is the one they recommended! So, I can vouch for it's longevity as well!

[michaeljuliano]

The quality of this review exceeds that of almost every other review I've seen on YouTube. You clearly know how to use the product, and you have well-considered opinions about the function of each sample.

[Argon]

Part of the reason I love watching these reviews is listening to them roast all the poorly designed junk some of these companies put out.

[RodneyFisk]

I have a much older version of the exact mandolin that won the roundup. It has given me almost 20yrs of incredible service!

[andrewaway]

I bought a V slice about 25 years ago. Still going strong. Still sharp. Fantastic. One cut in 25 years.

[marcellocapone]

Now that's a proper, professional review. I got here after doing a quick search for a mandoline on Amazon and finding myself inundated with a myriad of options and feeling utterly clueless. Thank you!

[jeffhalbo]

This lady is a great presenter. Excellent review and very clear why she chose the final favourite. Thank you !!!

[mariannakump]

I had the same V Slicer for 25 years and it remained in good shape and sharp. I did just replace it only because the plastic was getting discolored after all the years of use. Very easy to use and a great price.

[toddlynch]

I love this woman. I come to this channel every time I want to replace or buy something new for my kitchen. Concise, informative and easy to listen to. She is the best

[kndacus]

I love my Borner. I've had it for 5+ years, use it regularly, and it still cuts like Day 1!

[happyhermit]

I bought my Börner over 30 years ago and still going strong 😀 Highly recommend 👍

[kuiri]

I've had a Borner for over 20 years now. We use it everyday and is still sharp as new.

[guguigugu]

for the last 20 years i've had a mandoline very similar to that V-slicer. never felt the need to replace it. highly recommended.

[aross]

I guess my wife picked the right one ( the recommended one) She bought it more then 15 years ago. Still spot on.

[douglasmiller]

I have used this winning V-slicer for 20+ years now and I have always felt there was none better!

[BenRangel]

Wished they showed how the guards grab onto food and how much of a stump is left at the end

[lrl]

I have been using your recommended slicer for over 30 years....this is my 2nd one because I loaned mine to a chef at a restaurant when his electric on quit. He loved it so much he never went back to the electric one! He paid me for it and I got my 2nd one...that was 20 years ago and still as sharp as when it was guarentee once you get the hang of it you will take it to your MIL's house when going to help prepare a big dinner...she will be however, loan it out!! LOL!

[christanice]

I love my Börner V-slicer!!! My mom got our first one with a couple of their other graters/slicers for $2.00 at a thrift store, but when I moved out I invested in a new one. I use the small Julienne the most, as a substitute for grating. It rinses well and a toothbrush works well to clean the nooks and crannies.

[altheamcnabb]

I now own 2 of these. One got stuck in storage and I bought another one. Swissmar Borner Mandoline is the best and I highly recommend it.