Straight-blade slicer: These mandolines are usually the smaller of the two. They are known for getting an even cut on food and can be used to slice even the firmest fruits and vegetables ...

Mandolines also give your food uniformity, producing an equally sized slice every time. This gives your meals a pleasing aesthetic, and also ensures that everything cooks at the same pace.

And while most blades can jam up easily, the OXO mandoline slicer has a textured runway to keep food from sticking to it. Achieving ultra-thin slices of fruits and vegetables can put you at risk ...