OXO Hand-Held Mandoline Slicer vs Benriner Classic Mandoline Slicer

The Benriner Classic is the sharper, more versatile tool and the one professional kitchens reach for. It juliennes in three widths, slices from very thin to a few millimeters, and its heat-treated blades hold an edge like knives. The OXO is the safer, easier pick for casual cooks: a food holder, non-slip feet, three fixed thicknesses and dishwasher-safe parts. Owners of the Benriner praise the cut quality but warn it needs care and a guard; the OXO is forgiving but limited to plain slices.

• Choose the OXO Hand Held Mandolin Slicer if you slice cucumbers, apples and potatoes now and then and want a light, dishwasher-safe tool with a built-in hand guard.
• Choose the Benriner Classic Mandoline Slicer if you julienne, shred or cut paper-thin slices often and want the sharpest blade and widest thickness range.