{"product_id":"mandoline-slicer-v-blade-36-settings","title":"Gramercy Mandoline V-BLADE 36 Slice Settings","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's made of\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGramercy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the V-blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it's used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn 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 \u003cstrong\u003e0\u003c\/strong\u003e when you finish. That position covers the blade area and is the habit worth building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we discuss safety before results\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNot suitable for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.0 × 14.5 × 15.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e862 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304, 420J2 and 430 stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eV-shape, angled cutting path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness levels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6, adjustable on one dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut styles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight slice, waffle edge, thick julienne, fine julienne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 interchangeable (straight and waffle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety lock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, at the 0 position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-slip contact points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolds flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDishwasher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, top rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack and stainless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMandoline, straight blade insert, waffle blade insert, food holder, blade guard, cut-resistant gloves, cleaning brush, gift box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"36 slice settings\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is a V-blade different from a straight blade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it make real waffle fries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt makes waffle-edge and crinkle cuts. Rotate the food ninety degrees between passes for the lattice effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the safety lock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 0 position on the dial covers the blade area. Set it there after every use and before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the gloves really necessary?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Wear them on both hands, including while cleaning, which is where most mandoline injuries happen. One pair is included, along with a food holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, top rack. Rinse straight after use for the best result, and use the included brush between the V-blade teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to the other Gramercy mandolines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe V-BLADE is the only one with the angled blade system and interchangeable inserts. 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