The infinite repeatability, consistency, and precise control a mandoline brings to the table isn't something which many cooks can easily duplicate with a knife. Normally, I'll simply reach for an extremely sharp thin knife. But even professionals and skilled home cooks will have a tough time making the kind of consistent, precise cuts that the industry requires. And when that's what is required, a mandoline is what I go to if I need thin slices or even julienned veggies. But there are times where the speed and precision of a mandoline is exactly what you need to complete a recipe with a minimum of fuss.
A mandoline is something which I consider to be a specialty tool, but there aren't many professional kitchens I've worked in that don't have a mandoline or two in their batterie of tools. Does that mean everyone needs one? Probably not, but if you want to be able to produce professional results without professional skills, this could be well worth the investment.
This is a stainless steel, pro quality tool, which will last most people for a lifetime, making it easy to justify the arguably steep price. Whether you need to create thin slices for a tart, julienne veggies for a slaw, or create veggie sticks for snack trays or even french fries, this will produce the kind of cuts of which anyone would be proud.
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