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?


thanks,

Thufir

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.

nb

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

On Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:40:18 -0400, Brooklyn1 wrote:

> 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


What kind of a person builds guillotines as a hobby?

Anyhow...these ones looks horizontal:

Norpro 305 Deluxe Mandolin Slicer

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?
cid=5570616730774195933&q=mandoline#

http://www.acitydiscount.com/FMA-Sta...ine-Vegetable-
Slicer-MANO.0.54463.1.1.htm


-Thufir

On 2010-10-05, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:

> A blade presented at an angle requires less pressure and cuts
> cleaner...

Duh. You state the obvious.

nb

On Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:24:40 GMT, notbob wrote:

> On 2010-10-05, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
>
>> A blade presented at an angle requires less pressure and cuts
>> cleaner...
>
> Duh. You state the obvious.
>
> nb

at least it's not obviously wrong, like most od his posts.

your pal,
blake

On 2010-10-05, Sqwertz > wrote:

> My Oxo has horizontal blades. Note that the horizontal blades allows
> interchangeable blade configurations.

So do angled blades. See below:

<http://www.surlatable.com/gs/super-benriner-mandoline-mandolines-slicers-cutlery-12.shtml>

nb

On Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:01:26 +0000, notbob wrote:

> On 2010-10-05, Sqwertz > wrote:
>
>> My Oxo has horizontal blades. Note that the horizontal blades allows
>> interchangeable blade configurations.
>
> So do angled blades. See below:
>
> <http://www.surlatable.com/gs/super-b...ne-mandolines-
slicers-cutlery-12.shtml>

Will that one, or any of them, do thick carrots for soup?


-Thufir

On 2010-10-05, Thufir Hawat > wrote:

> Will that one, or any of them, do thick carrots for soup?

That's the only problem with the Benriners, 3/8" max. The big ones
will slice a thick as you set them. I have a 10" chefs knife for
that.

nb

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?
>
>
> thanks,
>
> Thufir

This from a "Mentate"
--

Mr. Joseph Paul Littleshoes Esq.

Domine, dirige nos.

Let the games begin!
http://fredeeky.typepad.com/fredeeky.../sf_anthem.mp3

On 2010-10-05, JL > wrote:

> This from a "Mentate"

No doubt hooked to a cat drool drip.

nb

On Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:29:04 +0000, notbob wrote:

> On 2010-10-05, JL > wrote:
>
>> This from a "Mentate"
>
> No doubt hooked to a cat drool drip.
>
> nb

Here we go

Usually it's the "sapho" jokes, but that's the first mention of cats!
Actually, I never thought anyone would ever "get" the name, it was
*supposed* to be a quasi-riddle/anon, but it seems that, almost
universally, everyone reacts. I suppose usenet is a slightly biased
sample for sci-fi, though


-Thufir

On 2010-10-05, Thufir Hawat > wrote:

> universally, everyone reacts. I suppose usenet is a slightly biased
> sample for sci-fi, though

Geeks subsets are pretty universal.

nb

Thufir Hawat wrote:
> On Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:29:04 +0000, notbob wrote:
>
>
>>On 2010-10-05, JL wrote:
>>
>>
>>>This from a "Mentate"
>>
>>No doubt hooked to a cat drool drip.
>>
>>nb
>
>
> Here we go
>
> Usually it's the "sapho" jokes, but that's the first mention of cats!
> Actually, I never thought anyone would ever "get" the name, it was
> *supposed* to be a quasi-riddle/anon, but it seems that, almost
> universally, everyone reacts. I suppose usenet is a slightly biased
> sample for sci-fi, though
>
>
> -Thufir


The residual poison administer to Thufir Hawat after he is captured by
the Harkonnens, it only kills if one don't take it daily and Hawats
daily dose came from a small cat he had to milk daily and drink the
poison in it to stay alive.

The novel Dune is a fascinating bit of literature, not so much for its
basic story line of betrayal and redemption but in the mastery with
which the same old story is told. Superbly imo.

Now if you had called yourself Titus Groan or Duke of Ghormenghast you
would have got a response from me also, but then i would have reminded
you that the castles kitchens are there to serve you

Some mandolin blades are for producing specific cuts, crinkle cut,
grating , slicing & etc.

I used to sign myself Joseph, Count de Money, till i got a letter from
the Queen of England
--

Mr. Joseph Paul Littleshoes Esq.

Domine, dirige nos.

Let the games begin!
http://fredeeky.typepad.com/fredeeky.../sf_anthem.mp3

On Oct 6, 6:19*am, 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?

Is there any correlation between the shape of the blades and the
length of the users' fingers?

LW

On Tue, 5 Oct 2010 17:43:03 -0700 (PDT), Lyndon Watson wrote:

> On Oct 6, 6:19*am, 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?
>
> Is there any correlation between the shape of the blades and the
> length of the users' fingers?
>
> LW

<snort>

your pal,
blake

On Oct 5, 10:19*am, 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?
>
> thanks,
>
> Thufir

"Oh Thufir, I see they've installed your heart plug already.... Don't
be angry. Everyone gets one here.

вторник, 5 окт�бр� 2010 г., 20:19:50 UTC+3 пользователь Thufir Hawat напи�ал:
> 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?
>
>
> thanks,
>
> Thufir

So I made eggplant parm last night and used the Mandoline Slicer to get my eggplant nice and thin. I used it once before and had no problems.

This time, I take it out of the box and I go to turn it upside down to take off the food holder and i slice my finger on the blade.
As a side note - I braved it and still made the eggplant and it was frigin delicious... well worth wound! LOL
So I advise you to choose with a nozzle for products, so as not to cut your fingers. You will not believe it, but it's a common problem, especially if the blades are really sharp and professional.
https://www.bestadvisor.com/mandolin-slicer