Thin Cuts, Safe Knuckles: Best Mandoline Slicer Options by Guard and Blade

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A mandoline turns a potato into even chips or a cucumber into paper-thin rounds in seconds, and the same blade will take the tip off a finger just as fast. So the best mandoline slicer is the one whose guard you will actually use, with thickness settings that match how you cook.

We compared six slicers from their Amazon listings: three handheld models that slice straight over a bowl, and three countertop models with built-in or interchangeable blades for julienne, waves and shreds. For each one we note the hand protection the listing describes (food holder, steel-tipped guard, pusher, safety lock or included gloves), the thickness settings it states in millimeters, and whether it is listed as dishwasher safe. Every pick was in stock and sold by Amazon.com or the brand’s own store when we checked. All six land in the same under-$50 price tier, so the real decision is design, not budget.

Our Top Mandoline Slicer Picks at a Glance

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1. OXO Good Grips Large Adjustable Handheld Mandoline: Best Overall

OXO’s Good Grips Large Adjustable Handheld Mandoline is a paddle-style slicer you hold by its handle and run food across, rather than a countertop machine. The listing keeps it simple: three slice thicknesses, a food holder, non-slip grips and a window so you can see the slices piling up underneath.

Day to day, you set the knob to one of the three stated thicknesses, 1mm, 2.5mm or 4mm, then slide the produce down the runway with the holder. OXO says you can slice directly onto a plate or cutting board, or hook it over a bowl, which means there is no tray to empty and very little to set up. The thinnest setting suits cucumbers and radishes for salads; the thickest suits potatoes for gratins.

The features OXO lists are the included food holder, which it says keeps fingers safe, a comfortable non-slip handle, knob and foot, and the slice-viewing window. The listing does not mention a julienne blade, a dishwasher rating or a warranty term, so check the box insert for care instructions.

It suits cooks who reach for a mandoline a few times a week for salads, quick pickles and potato dishes, and who want something that drops into a utensil drawer. The listed weight is 0.15 pounds, which makes it easy to hold in one hand while the other works the food holder.

Why we like it

• Food holder in the box
• Three clear thickness settings
• Slices straight over a bowl

Watch out for

The listing names no julienne blade, dishwasher rating or warranty term.

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2. Gramercy Mandoline Slicer, 12 Slice Settings: Best Countertop With Gloves

Gramercy’s mandoline is a countertop slicer with a stainless steel frame, anti-slip feet and a thickness dial that the title says gives 12 slice settings. Instead of swapping separate blade inserts, it uses what Gramercy calls a rotating blade cylinder to switch between cutting styles.

In use, you set the dial anywhere from what the listing calls paper-thin to thick-cut, stand the slicer on the counter, and push food along the deck. Gramercy says the non-slip base keeps it steady while you work and that the frame is sturdy enough to handle daily slicing without wobble or flex.

The blade is listed as Professional 4CR15 stainless steel, and Gramercy claims it keeps its edge through onions, potatoes and firm produce. In the box you get cut-resistant gloves, a removable blade guard, a cleaning brush and a quick-start guide. It is listed as top-rack dishwasher safe and made of rust-resistant stainless steel. The listing does not describe a separate food holder, so plan on wearing the gloves every time.

It suits cooks who slice a lot at once, such as a tray of potatoes for chips or a big batch of vegetables for pickling, and who have counter space for a full-size tool. The listed weight is 1.9 pounds and the box measures about 16.5 by 6.7 by 3.2 inches.

Why we like it

• Gloves and blade guard included
• 12 settings on one dial
• Top-rack dishwasher safe

Watch out for

No food holder is mentioned, and the settings aren’t given in millimeters.

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3. Fullstar Handheld Mandoline & Julienne Cutter: Best Julienne Handheld

Fullstar’s Handheld Mandoline is a compact slicer with two jobs built in: flat slices at four thicknesses and julienne strips from a built-in blade. Fullstar calls it a 2-in-1 mandoline and julienne slicer, so you don’t need a second gadget for matchstick carrots or zucchini.

Day to day, you pick one of the four stated settings, 1mm, 2mm, 3mm or 4mm, and push the food across with the hand guard. Fullstar says the guard’s stainless steel tips grip vegetables more securely than plastic prongs, which helps when you are down to the last stubby end of a carrot. The listing names cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini and potatoes as typical jobs.

Fullstar lists sharp 420 stainless steel blades, dishwasher-safe and BPA-free construction, and a design meant for daily use. The warranty field on the listing reads “Lifetime.” Fullstar also claims it is the only handheld mandoline with four adjustable thickness options, a marketing line we can’t verify across the whole market.

It suits cooks with small kitchens who want slices and julienne strips without a bulky countertop slicer, and anyone who makes stir-fries, slaws or garnishes often. The listed weight is 0.77 pounds and the size is about 12.4 by 3.8 by 1.8 inches.

Why we like it

• Julienne and four slice settings
• Steel-tipped hand guard
• Lifetime warranty field

Watch out for

As a handheld, it needs a steady bowl or board under it, and no gloves come in the box.

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4. -BINGBING- 7-in-1 Adjustable Mandoline Slicer: Best No-Blade-Swap Adjustable

-BINGBING-’s mandoline is a countertop slicer that the title calls 7-in-1, built around one idea: every slicing option is already inside the frame. The listing says thickness and blade type are both adjusted by a single knob, so you never pull out or install a separate blade insert.

In practice, you turn the knob to the cut you want, set the slicer on a flat surface (the base has a silicone wrap for grip) and push food down the deck with the included pusher. The brand says not handling blades to change settings removes one common moment for cuts, and it also means there is no box of loose inserts to store.

The deck is listed as stainless steel, which the brand says resists corrosion and bending, and the blades are described as replaceable and dishwasher-safe. Gloves, a food pusher and a cleaning brush come in the box. Unusually, the listing is frank about those gloves: it says they offer limited assistance only, do not prevent injury, and that you should always use the food pusher and keep your hands away from the blades.

It suits cooks who want a range of cuts from one countertop tool and who value a simpler change-over. The listed weight is 1.87 pounds and the size about 16 by 6 by 5 inches, so it needs a cupboard slot rather than a drawer.

Why we like it

• One knob for every setting
• No loose blades to store
• Honest safety warnings on the gloves

Watch out for

The listing doesn’t spell out the seven cuts or the thickness range in millimeters.

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5. Ourokhome 6-in-1 Mandoline Slicer: Best Multi-Blade With Wave Cut

Ourokhome’s mandoline is a slicer that sits on top of a 2-liter collection tray and takes six interchangeable stainless steel blades. The title calls it a 6-in-1 vegetable shredder and veggie waffle cutter, and the listing names an expanded hand guard as the main finger protection.

The six blades are a 2mm slicing blade, a 4mm slicing blade, a wave cutting blade, a coarse grating blade, a shredding blade and a mashing blade. You clip in the one you need, push food across with the guard, and everything drops into the tray, which the listing says has a scale printed on it for measuring. That makes it handy for recipes that call for a cup of shredded carrot or a set weight of sliced potato.

Ourokhome says the blades resist bending and rust and are top-rack dishwasher safe, and it includes a cleaning brush, a blade storage box and a food storage box so the parts stay together. The tray has been reinforced for durability, per the listing. The warranty field is empty, though the listing mentions a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

It suits families who want crinkle-style chips, coleslaw shreds and salad slices from one kit, and cooks who like a container to catch everything. The listed weight is 1.7 pounds. Because the blades are separate inserts, handle them by the frame when swapping, and keep the storage box closed.

Why we like it

• Wave, shred and grate blades
• Built-in 2 L tray with scale
• Blade storage box

Watch out for

Swapping six loose blades means handling sharp edges, and the warranty term isn’t stated.

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6. Ibergrif Handheld Mandoline Slicer: Best Budget Handheld

Ibergrif’s Handheld Mandoline is a slim slicer aimed at small kitchens and everyday salad prep. The listing pairs a stainless steel blade with three thickness settings and two safety features: a food holder for slicing, and a safety lock that secures the blade while it is stored or cleaned.

Day to day, you choose 1mm, 2mm or 4mm, hold the slicer over a bowl or plate, and run produce across with the holder. Ibergrif lists potatoes, onions, carrots, zucchini, cucumbers, apples and kiwis as typical foods, and names salads, pickles, chips and stir-fry as uses. It needs no assembly, and the brand says a rinse with clear water cleans it.

One listing note is worth reading twice: Ibergrif says the slicer is not designed for very large, hard root vegetables. That makes it a better fit for cucumbers, onions and apples than for a big sweet potato or a whole celery root. The listing does not state a dishwasher rating or a warranty term.

It suits renters, students and anyone with limited drawer space who wants an inexpensive slicer with a lock for safer storage. The listed weight is 0.71 pounds and it measures about 14 by 4.6 by 2.3 inches.

Why we like it

• Blade safety lock
• Three thickness settings
• No assembly needed

Watch out for

The brand says it isn’t meant for very large, hard root vegetables, and no dishwasher rating is given.

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How We Chose the Best Mandoline Slicers

We read each slicer’s Amazon listing and spec data and kept only what the listings state:

• Hand protection: food holder, pusher, steel-tipped guard, safety lock or included gloves, in the listing’s words.
• Thickness settings: the exact millimeter steps where the listing gives them, or flagged when it doesn’t.
• Cut styles: julienne, wave, shred and grate blades, built in or interchangeable.
• Cleanup: dishwasher rating as listed, or noted as not stated.
• Seller and stock: every pick was in stock and sold by Amazon.com or the brand’s own store when we checked.
• Brand spread: one model per brand.

Mandoline Slicer Buying Guide

Best Mandoline Slicer With Hand Guard

The guard matters more than the blade. The OXO and Ibergrif include a food holder, the Fullstar uses a stainless steel-tipped hand guard, the -BINGBING- comes with a pusher and the Ourokhome lists an expanded hand guard. The Gramercy listing mentions cut-resistant gloves and a blade guard but no food holder. A guard only works if you use it to the last inch of the vegetable; save the stub for stock rather than pushing it by hand.

Best Adjustable Mandoline: Dial, Knob or Fixed Blades

Adjustable models change thickness without swapping parts. The Gramercy dial gives 12 settings per its title, the -BINGBING- knob sets thickness and blade type together, and the handheld OXO, Fullstar and Ibergrif click between three or four stated steps. The Ourokhome instead uses separate 2mm and 4mm slicing blades. If you want to stop handling loose blades, choose a dial or knob design.

Best Handheld Mandoline for Small Kitchens

Handheld slicers hook over a bowl or rest on a plate and store in a drawer. They are quick for one cucumber or a couple of potatoes, but you supply the stability, so brace the foot on a damp towel or the rim of a heavy bowl. The OXO, Fullstar and Ibergrif are our handheld picks; the Ibergrif listing says it isn’t meant for very large, hard root vegetables.

Best Julienne Slicer and Wave Cuts

For matchsticks, the Fullstar has a built-in julienne blade. The Ourokhome adds wave, shredding and coarse grating blades plus a 2 L tray to catch everything. The -BINGBING- is sold as 7-in-1, though its bullets don’t list each cut. None of our listings mention folding legs, so countertop models sit flat on their bases.

Best OXO Mandoline and Brand Choices

OXO makes several mandolines; we picked the Large Adjustable Handheld because it is sold by Amazon.com, ranks #7 in Mandolines and includes a food holder. The other picks come from smaller kitchen brands, so read each listing’s warranty field: only Fullstar’s states a term (“Lifetime”).

Mandoline or Knife?

A mandoline beats a knife for dozens of identical thin slices, while a good chef’s knife handles everything else. If your knives are dull, start with our kitchen knife set guide and a knife sharpener; a dull knife needs more force and slips more easily.

Mandoline Safety and Your Home

Mandoline blades are sharp enough to slice fingers and knuckles. An emergency physician quoted by Advocate Health Care’s health news site notes that a deep mandoline cut may need stitches in the emergency room, and the article’s tips start with using the tool’s guard and wearing a cut-resistant glove.

• Use the guard every time. Every pick here includes a holder, pusher, guard or gloves, per its listing.
• Add a glove. Our cut-resistant gloves guide covers what to look for. The -BINGBING- listing warns its included gloves “do not prevent injury,” so treat any glove as a backup to the guard.
• Slow down and look at the blade. The same article advises taking your time and not multitasking.
• Clean with care. Use the brush, blade guard or lock the listing includes, and don’t leave a bare blade in a sink of soapy water.
• Coverage questions. Kitchen injuries to guests can raise liability questions; ask your agent how your policy applies, and see our Ohio homeowners insurance guide or renters insurance guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best mandoline slicer for most home cooks?

The OXO Good Grips Large Adjustable Handheld is our overall pick. It is sold by Amazon.com, ranks #7 in Mandolines, includes a food holder and offers three stated thicknesses: 1mm, 2.5mm and 4mm.

Which mandoline slicer with a hand guard is safest?

No slicer is cut-proof. Choose one with a food holder or guard and use it every time, then add a cut-resistant glove. The Fullstar’s guard has stainless steel tips, and the Ibergrif adds a blade lock for storage and cleaning.

What is the best julienne slicer?

The Fullstar Handheld Mandoline has a built-in julienne blade alongside four slice settings. For wave cuts and shreds as well, the Ourokhome 6-in-1 includes wave, shredding and coarse grating blades.

Are mandoline slicers dishwasher safe?

Some are, per their listings: the Gramercy is top-rack dishwasher safe, the Fullstar is dishwasher safe, and the -BINGBING- and Ourokhome blades are dishwasher safe. The OXO and Ibergrif listings don’t state a dishwasher rating.

Do I need cut-resistant gloves with a mandoline?

They are a smart backup. Health guidance we read lists both the tool’s guard and a cut-resistant glove. The Gramercy and -BINGBING- include gloves, though the -BINGBING- listing warns they do not prevent injury.

The Bottom Line

The OXO Good Grips Large Adjustable Handheld is the best mandoline slicer for most kitchens: a food holder, three clear settings and Amazon.com as the seller. The Gramercy handles big batches and includes cut-resistant gloves, the Fullstar adds julienne to a handheld, the -BINGBING- changes cuts with one knob, the Ourokhome brings wave and shred blades with a tray, and the Ibergrif is the low-cost handheld with a blade lock.

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