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Kyocera Soft Grip Adjustable Mandoline Slicer — Mandoline Slicer

Kyocera

Soft Grip Adjustable Mandoline Slicer

A zirconia ceramic blade holds its edge well beyond typical steel, and rinses clean since it never rusts. Four fixed settings suit thin slicing only—no julienne, no dense squash.

$28 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-07-162 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance7.2/ 10
design7.0/ 10
value6.5/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

The low price is justified by a genuinely useful ceramic blade and a deliberately simple four-setting mechanism. It omits fragile add-ons and focuses on thin, even slices exceptionally well.

MATERIALS

BladeAdvanced zirconia ceramic

Rust-proof, non-reactive ceramic maintains a sharp edge for a long time in ordinary slicing.

FrameHigh-impact ABS plastic

Makes it light and easy to position over a bowl, though it should not be dropped.

CRITERIA

9/10
Blade sharpnessCeramic offers high edge retention and independent testing still rates it highly after retesting.
7/10
Thickness precisionFour fixed settings are repeatable but have limited range.
6/10
Safety systemIncludes a guard but it is less confidence-inspiring than a tracked or enclosed system.
6/10
StabilityBowl notches help, but the lightweight body has less planted stability.
8/10
Ease & ergonomicsSoft grip, low weight and no complex setup work well for quick jobs.
9/10
Cleaning & maintenanceRust-proof ceramic and simple construction make washing very easy.
4/10
Capacity & versatilitySlicing only; not intended for dense produce or julienne.

IDEAL FOR

  • ·Cucumber, radish and potato slices
  • ·Small kitchens
  • ·Quick garnish prep
  • ·People wanting a ceramic edge

NOT FOR

  • ·Hard squash
  • ·Julienne or waffle cuts
  • ·Drop-prone kitchens

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

A clean, minimalist handheld form with a soft-grip handle and bowl notches. It feels elegant in use because there is almost no setup; its limited capability is the cost of that clarity.

LONGEVITY

The ceramic edge lasts well but cannot be practically sharpened at home and can chip if dropped; the body has no service parts.

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EVIDENCE (2)

www.epicurious.com

REVIEW

www.amazon.com

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