A stainless steel mandoline built around an angled V-blade, which draws food toward the centre of the cut instead of pushing it flat across a straight edge. Six thickness levels on one dial, four cut styles, and a safety lock at zero. Cut-resistant gloves, a food holder, blade guard and cleaning brush are in the box.
What it's made of
Gramercy by Gütewerk. A folding frame in 304, 420J2 and 430 stainless steel: three grades chosen for where each performs, namely structure, edge retention and corrosion resistance. At 862 g it has the mass to stay put under pressure, and the frame folds rather than flexes, which is where cheaper plastic slicers fail.
Why the V-blade
A straight blade meets the whole width of the food at once and pushes it forward. The V-blade meets it at an angle from both sides, guiding it toward the centre and shearing rather than shoving. In practice that means less resistance on hard vegetables, cleaner edges on soft ones, and fewer slices that tear at the end of the stroke.
How it's used
Turn the dial to one of six thickness levels, then choose your cut style: straight slice, waffle edge, thick julienne or fine julienne. Cucumber and potato for gratin on the thin settings, waffle for crinkle-cut chips, julienne for matchstick carrot and courgette. Return the dial to 0 when you finish. That position covers the blade area and is the habit worth building.
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 and a food holder are in the box as part of the product, not as an upsell. Wear the gloves on both hands, including at the sink, and use the food holder for the last of a vegetable rather than your fingertips.
Care and storage
Rinse straight after use, because starch and beetroot juice are far easier to remove wet than dry. Top-rack dishwasher safe, and the cleaning brush is included because residue lodges between the V-blade teeth. Fit the blade guard and lock the dial at 0 before it goes in a drawer.
Not suitable for
Very ripe soft fruit, cooked meat, cheese harder than Parmesan, and anything frozen. Do not force dense root vegetables through it; steady pressure cuts, force damages. If most of what you slice is very soft, a sharp knife will serve you better than any mandoline.
Specifications
| Dimensions |
35.0 × 14.5 × 15.7 cm |
| Weight |
862 g |
| Frame material |
304, 420J2 and 430 stainless steel |
| Blade type |
V-shape, angled cutting path |
| Blade material |
Stainless steel |
| Thickness levels |
6, adjustable on one dial |
| Cut styles |
Straight slice, waffle edge, thick julienne, fine julienne |
| Blade inserts |
2 interchangeable (straight and waffle) |
| Safety lock |
Yes, at the 0 position |
| Stability |
Non-slip contact points |
| Folds flat |
Yes |
| Dishwasher |
Yes, top rack |
| Colour |
Black and stainless |
| In the box |
Mandoline, straight blade insert, waffle blade insert, food holder, blade guard, cut-resistant gloves, cleaning brush, gift box |
| Warranty |
2 years |
Frequently asked questions
What does "36 slice settings" mean?
Six thickness levels combined with the available cut styles. In practice you set a thickness on the dial and choose a cut style; the number is the total of those combinations.
How is a V-blade different from a straight blade?
A straight blade meets the food across its full width at once. The V-blade meets it at an angle from both sides, guiding it toward the centre. It shears rather than pushes, which gives cleaner edges and less resistance.
Does it make real waffle fries?
It makes waffle-edge and crinkle cuts. Rotate the food ninety degrees between passes for the lattice effect.
What is the safety lock?
The 0 position on the dial covers the blade area. Set it there after every use and before storing.
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, along with a food holder.
Is it dishwasher safe?
Yes, top rack. Rinse straight after use for the best result, and use the included brush between the V-blade teeth.
How does it compare to the other Gramercy mandolines?
The V-BLADE is the only one with the angled blade system and interchangeable inserts. The PRO, LITE and WAFFLE use a rotating cylinder instead, with no inserts to swap.
