DrB Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Anyone here have one. Since it's raining here again and I'm bored, thinking about getting one. What do you have? I grate fresh cheese for pizza, spaghetti, potatoes for home fries and such.. Also slice up bunches of onions to cook with and, things like that. For big batches of stuff I have a food processor. Thinking about the smaller stuff. Thanks.. Dave.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy tom Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Yep, we bought one at Aldis. Works well. tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batesmotel Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 OXO. The metal one. Not the plastic one. Love it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerford Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 We have one. I won't use one. I am pretty I will end up slicing my fingers. I hate to wash it. I am completely unconcerned about using any knife in the house. One might say it is an irrational concern. You have been warned. I am sure they are possessed and out for blood. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBull 301 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Had one......................Lucky to still have my finger tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Cool.... Dangerous things....... I like dangerous things.... Even my taste in women runs that way.... I'm going to look at that OXO.. Dave.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batesmotel Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 ALWAYS use the safety food holder thing. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonny Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 I have a Pampered Chef one. If I used it a lot (I don't), I'd have a nice Stainless one like Batesmotel has. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Czervik Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 On 6/16/2019 at 2:00 PM, DrB said: Anyone here have one. Since it's raining here again and I'm bored, thinking about getting one. What do you have? I grate fresh cheese for pizza, spaghetti, potatoes for home fries and such.. Also slice up bunches of onions to cook with and, things like that. For big batches of stuff I have a food processor. Thinking about the smaller stuff. Thanks.. Dave.. I have a big fancy professional multipurpose, a couple of Japanese single purpose, etc. I almost never use them. A sharp knife is almost always faster, except for multidirectional slices like fries and shredded daikon, but even then, it is a close call when you address clean up. Sharpening a mandoline blade is also next to impossible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SigMan Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 For the tasks that you listed, I wouldn't bother with a mandoline except maybe for home fries. I generally think a knife or even a box grater is faster and easier. A mandoline really shines when you need to make a bunch of precise, repetitive cuts, like when making pommes anna, and sometimes when you have a lot of volume work. If you do get one, I'd suggest a fairly inexpensive one, like the Oxo. I have the plastic model. I'm a sucker for nice kitchen equipment, but I just don't see the advantage in high-end mandolines other than pure aesthetics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, SigMan said: For the tasks that you listed, I wouldn't bother with a mandoline except maybe for home fries. I generally think a knife or even a box grater is faster and easier. A mandoline really shines when you need to make a bunch of precise, repetitive cuts, like when making pommes anna, and sometimes when you have a lot of volume work. If you do get one, I'd suggest a fairly inexpensive one, like the Oxo. I have the plastic model. I'm a sucker for nice kitchen equipment, but I just don't see the advantage in high-end mandolines other than pure aesthetics. After thinking I'm kinda thinking that also. A couple of high end knives might be a better option. Dave.. Edited June 18, 2019 by DrB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SigMan Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 16 minutes ago, DrB said: After thinking I'm kinda thinking that also. A couple of high end knives might be a better option. Dave.. It’s not all that high end, but I’ve really liked this knife although some don’t like the care needed with high carbon steel: https://japanesechefsknife.com/collections/high-carbon-steel/products/masamoto-ct-series-gyuto-180mm-to-360mm-8-sizes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 59 minutes ago, SigMan said: It’s not all that high end, but I’ve really liked this knife although some don’t like the care needed with high carbon steel: https://japanesechefsknife.com/collections/high-carbon-steel/products/masamoto-ct-series-gyuto-180mm-to-360mm-8-sizes Thanks, I'll start a knife thread on what I'm looking to do when I get some time. I'm sure you folks can help me spend my money. Dave.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlocknSpiehl Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Have two, small and large. Use both with the holder. Have never (or not yet!) cut myself. Perfect for handling large quantities of things that need slicing in a hurry and make you look like you have mad knife skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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