Mandoline blades must be kept razor-sharp to ensure clean cuts – you can sharpen the blade yourself, much as you would sharpen a knife. Mandolines are relatively safe utensils when used properly but due to the sharpness of the blade, many models come wi

Use a knife to cut an even surface on your fruit or vegetable before setting it on the mandoline. Stability is your friend when it comes to the mandoline (and will save your fingers), so start with an even surface.

To use a mandoline, unfold the mandoline's legs, place them on a cutting board, and face the mandoline perpendicular to you. Next, cut the fruit or veggie in half to create a flat surface. Then, place the food in the hand guard so the flat side faces