The cut carrot sticks turns to tragedy: you have power by pushing the button. Even with sufficient force, the cut is hard to do and carrot breaks. I had originally read a similar comment before the "purchase, and as I had a fairly regular use of the mandolin, I have ignored the comment. So I bought this and now Mr. I wrong. Add a few euros more and you turn to another brand that will serve you in good quality. These are low-end products level cut (the interest a mandolin) the ALU material used is trying to pass a quality product. The masterchef logo on the cardboard had me worried to receive the package because he never did anything manufactured.