It's a simple adjustable slicer. Nothing more, nothing less - and trust me, that's a good thing. In general the Ganesh brand product line seems to be of excellent quality. I've bought several items from them, such as this
Ganesh Quick Plastic Dicer, Green
and the
Ganesh Potato Vegetable Pav Bhaji Masher
. Both have served me faithfully.
I bought this mandolin slicer because of the adjustability of the blade. The increments are sufficiently granular to get you cuts of any size that you desire - no matter how thin. Note that if the thickness setting is too thin, then (due to the natural motion of our hands) the slices may come out thin at one end while being thicker at the other end. This is because naturally, we apply more force when the blade makes first contact with the veggie so that the blade goes through. This effect is negligible at thicker settings.
Now let's talk about the product itself:
Pros:
1. The blade is made of excellent quality stainless steel. The plastic construction is also sturdy.
2. The blade is serrated (i.e., zigzag-ing pattern). This makes it easier to cut veggies like tomatoes that are pulpy in nature.
3. The thickness setting is granular enough to accommodate cuts of any thickness you desire.
4. Makes excellent potato chips, which is why I bought this item in the first place. Also, if you like sandwiches, but don't like thick ones, this is the slicer for you. Cucumber slices as thin as paper (or maybe a little thicker) are possible if you handle it correctly.
5. Makes slicing veggies (even paper thin ones) extremely streamlined and fast.
6. There is no loss of sharpness in blade or rust even after 1.5 months of almost regular use.
Cons :
1. The prongs of the vegetable holder could've been a little longer to hold on to the item being cut much better.
2. The knob for the adjustment of the thickness is a little too tight for my taste. Also, the knob is tiny, and you can't change it with wet hands.
Conclusion : This has made my mom's work in the kitchen much easier, and she thanks me for it. The thinness cuts of the vegetables that you get from the slicer are simply not possible with any other tool, except for may be higher end industrial machines. Again, this is the best bang for the buck that you're gonna get. Try it, it'll impress you!
| Brand | GANESH |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 30.5L x 13.2W x 3.2H Centimeters |
| Material | Stainless Steel, Plastic |
| Colour | Black |
| Special Feature | Dishwasher Safe |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Cheese, Vegetable |
| Product Care Instructions | hand |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Item Weight | 250 Grams |
| Blade Shape | Rectangular |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Manufacturer | Rapid Kitchen And Home Appliances |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Item model number | gan-54 |
| ASIN | B00LDJOWW4 |
