The Gourmet Slicer is a hand-held culinary tool that precisely slices various foods with speed, ease, and convenience into 2mm widths (one-twelfth of an inch). Included is a one of a kind hinged food guard, which in addition to protecting fingers when in use, will help keep food aligned over the blade for better control and perfect results. A transparent cover is included to protect the blade and your fingers when not in use This tool eliminates the need to master knife skills for recipes that call for paper-thin slices of cucumbers, radishes, zucchini, potatoes, onions, pepperoni, apples, and other ingredients, the Gourmet Slicer delivers superbly uniform slices with minimal effort. Blending the functionality of a larger size mandolin with the compact design of hand held paddle it is extremely easy to use and control when creating vegetable salads, pizza toppings, cocktail garnishes, healthy flavored waters, gratins, dessert parfaits, and more. Easier to use than a traditional mandolin style slicer, it features a perfectly set, razor-sharp slicing blade that doesn’t need to be adjusted or reset Crafted from durable stainless steel to withstand years of kitchen duty without snapping or breaking, the Gourmet Slicer is designed to be a go-to tool for both professional chefs and home cooks. Other features include an exceedingly comfortable soft-grip handle with a loop at the end for optional hanging, and a convenient non-slip base for slicing vertically inside bowls, plates and on cutting boards. With its space-saving, paddle-shaped profile, it can easily be stored in counter-top utensil caddies, or inside kitchen drawers. Use/food: cucumbers, radishes, zucchini, potatoes, onions, pepperoni, apples Long-lasting, ultra sharp, stainless steel blade- Made in USA Ergonomically designed soft-touch handle Anti-scratch rubber ends Slider-Attachement to protect fingers available Dishwasher safe Easy storage: reusable protective cover (not dishwasher safe) Measurements: 31.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 3.00 cm Exact grating surface: 12.6 cm x 6 cm Seven unique blade styles available in this series