I found this OXO mandoline slicer to be great! I use it just about everyday when preparing healthy snacks to take to work. The blades are nice and sharp and cut extremely well. I have sliced a whole apple into what looks like a puzzle and can now get my mom and son to eat them more often, just after they finish playing with the individual sections. I love the design which stores 4 different blades into one item. This prevents me from loosing any and I always know where the others are. It's easy to clean the individual components by the way it unlocks and disassembles. Re-assembling the very first time was a little tricky but once I figured it out, I understood its construction which made future re-assembling easier. I've spoken so highly of it to my co-workers and shown them the results of my labor using the item until she is interest in purchasing one and so I am providing her with the model number. Great work OXO!!! Thank you!

The secret to this item, or any mandoline, is to take time to learn how to use it. I was frustrated at first and was going to return it. Instead I took 30 minutes to practice on some vegetables and removing and replacing blades etc. It was worth the time. It works great. I have a hand held mandoline but this is much sturdier and safer to use. For the price and amount used, it is worth the price.

I almost did not buy this because of a couple of negative reviews. Decided to try it anyways, and I'm glad I did. Take a few minutes to really read the instructions and practice with an extra vegetable. Once you get the hang of it, you will love it too!

I got this for my wedding and have used it almost every other day since. It makes cutting veggies super quick. We like to make vegetable chips and this allows us to have the perfect thickness for each type of vegetable. Was nervous from other reviews saying there were too many parts? But I think it is simple and quick to use. There is the unit and then the hand protector piece. Works perfectly for the price.

Must go slow and purposeful but great

This mandoline does have several pieces, but they are carefully stored on the main slicing component - and easy to remove from storage and install on the slicer. The blades are very sharp and sliced my veggies quick and easy! Also, a snap to take apart and throw in the dishwasher (the 4 blades are hand wash, but the rest is top rack dishwasher safe) - and I reassembled in about a minute. I only disliked the guard, because (like most guards) it doesn't hold small veggies well. I bought a glove to use for those situations. Very happy with this purchase.