Or pair it with a pair of kevlar gloves or similar. But yes, every commercial cook I know says the worst kitchen incident they’ve seen involved a mandolin.
Yup, two big and noticable scars on my fingers now. Didn’t lose digits thankfully. If I use that thing ever again I’m using the guard and just cutting what’s left with a regular knife.
Mandolines are not you friend. They thirst for blood.
Seriously if you get one get a safety mandoline like the once for all brand.
Or pair it with a pair of kevlar gloves or similar. But yes, every commercial cook I know says the worst kitchen incident they’ve seen involved a mandolin.
Can confirm.
If you’re American, you don’t want to have to pay an ER bill when you slice the tip of your finger off, like I did.
Yup, two big and noticable scars on my fingers now. Didn’t lose digits thankfully. If I use that thing ever again I’m using the guard and just cutting what’s left with a regular knife.
Alton Brown recommends a Kevlar glove when using a mandolin.
Kevlar glove.