On Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:46:19 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2010-10-05, Thufir Hawat > wrote:
>> Why are mandoline blades different shapes? Are "V" shaped blades better
>> for fruits? Are horizontal blades better at slicing certain kinds of
>> food better than slanted blades?
>
>I don't think I've ever seen a horizontal blade. Which one's are
>perfectly horizontal? All I've seen, even on a cheap multi-grater
>with a slicing slot, it's usually at an angle. As for V vs single, a
>good one only needs one blade. Get a Benriner or Super Benriner.

A blade presented at an angle requires less pressure and cuts
cleaner... try slicing a ripe tomato by presenting the blade
horozontally and pushing straight down and you'll know why mandoline
blades are set at an angle... look he
http://www.guillotine.dk/Pages/Gallery.html