Simple, small, light, ergonomic and good manufacturing This mandolin, the ceramic blade is very efficient ........ ..... watch your fingers, cut easily any type of vegetable to fibrous stems of rhubarb in very thin slices without rip! If you are looking for a simple and effective utensil has no hesitation. Today, after 2 years of use, the blade is still sharp. ............ ........... September 2014, I have broken the neck of the mandolin, the blade is still effective