A compact stainless steel mandoline that cuts straight slices and julienne, sized for cooks who want even cuts without a full-size frame taking over the drawer. Twelve settings on one rotating dial, no loose blades to swap. Cut-resistant gloves, a blade guard and a food holder are in the box.
What it's made of
Gramercy by Gütewerk. Stainless steel frame and cutting deck, with a 4CR15 blade: a steel hard enough to hold an edge and tough enough not to chip. At 644 g it is the lightest of the three Gramercy mandolines, which makes it easier to lift and store. Non-slip feet do the work a heavier frame would otherwise do.
How it's used
Turn the side dial to choose your cut: straight slices from paper-thin to 9 mm, or julienne at 4.5 and 9 mm. The rotating blade cylinder changes the setting without your hands going near the edge. Thin for crisps and gratin, thicker for roasting vegetables, julienne for matchstick carrot, courgette and cabbage. The food holder grips the last of a vegetable so you are not finishing the job by hand.
Why we discuss safety before results
A mandoline is the sharpest tool in most kitchens, and most injuries happen during cleaning rather than slicing. Cut-resistant gloves are in the box as part of the product, not as an upsell. Wear them on both hands, including at the sink. Fit the blade guard before it goes in a drawer.
Care and storage
Top-rack dishwasher safe, and the cleaning brush is included because starch lodges in the blade slots. For the longest edge life, wash by hand and dry immediately. The legs fold flat so it lies down in a drawer rather than standing in a cupboard.
Not suitable for
Waffle and ridged cuts. For those choose the WAFFLE. Also unsuited to very ripe soft fruit, cooked meat, cheese harder than Parmesan, and anything frozen. If you want the longest blade and the widest frame, the PRO is the larger tool.
Specifications
| Dimensions |
40.6 × 14.0 × 14.0 cm |
| Weight |
644 g |
| Frame material |
Stainless steel with plastic elements |
| Blade material |
4CR15 stainless steel |
| Blade length |
11.4 cm |
| Settings |
12, adjustable on a rotating dial |
| Cut styles |
Straight slicing and julienne |
| Straight slice range |
Paper-thin to 9 mm |
| Julienne settings |
4.5 mm and 9 mm |
| Blade change |
Rotating cylinder, no blade contact |
| Stability |
Non-slip feet |
| Dishwasher |
Yes, top rack |
| Folds flat |
Yes |
| Colour |
Black |
| In the box |
Mandoline, 1 pair cut-resistant gloves, blade guard, food holder, cleaning brush, quick-start guide |
| Warranty |
2 years |
Frequently asked questions
How many settings does it have?
Twelve, selected on the side dial: straight slices from paper-thin to 9 mm, plus julienne at 4.5 and 9 mm. You change between them without touching the blade.
Does it do julienne?
Yes, at two widths: 4.5 mm for fine matchsticks and 9 mm for chunkier batons. It does not cut waffle or ridged patterns; that is the WAFFLE model.
How is it different from the PRO?
Both slice and julienne. The LITE is smaller and lighter at 644 g against 862 g, with a 11.4 cm blade rather than 12.7 cm. If you prep in volume, the PRO's wider frame and extra mass help; if you want something easy to lift and store, the LITE is the better fit.
Are the gloves really necessary?
Yes. Wear them on both hands, including while cleaning, which is where most mandoline injuries happen. One pair is included.
Is it dishwasher safe?
Yes, top rack. For the longest edge life we recommend hand washing with the included brush and drying immediately.
Will it stay still on the counter?
The non-slip feet hold it in place. It is the lightest mandoline in the range, so use steady pressure rather than force, and keep the food holder fitted.
How do I store it safely?
Folded, with the blade guard fitted, out of reach of children. Do not leave it loose in a cutlery drawer.
