We compared two adjustable mandoline slicers: the YC Kitchen Mandoline Vegetable Slicer and the Fullstar Mandoline Vegetable Slicer & Julienne Cutter.
What we looked at
Blade adjustment system, included accessories, and price.
The verdict
If you want a single-knob integrated blade system that avoids swapping attachments, plus a protective glove and food holder, the YC Kitchen is the pick at £27.99, though it costs £5.00 more. If you would rather pay less for a dial-adjustable slicer with a catch container for less mess, the Fullstar is the value option, at £22.99.
A £27.99 mandoline with a single-knob blade system and protective glove.
A £22.99 mandoline with slice, julienne and dice modes plus a catch container.
YC Kitchen Mandoline Vegetable Slicer, Adjustable Stainless Steel — Integrated Blade System
Intended for: Marketed as an adjustable mandoline slicer with a sturdy stainless steel deck, straight cuts adjustable from 1-9mm plus 4.5mm and 9mm julienne settings, all blades integrated into a single knob to avoid manual blade swapping, a hand guard and protective gloves included, and dishwasher-safe construction.
What we liked
- All blades integrated into one knob, no manual blade swapping, per the listing
- Includes protective gloves as well as a hand guard
- Stainless steel deck, dishwasher safe
- Slices from 1mm up to 9mm julienne
Worth knowing
- Costs £5.00 more than the Fullstar on these listings
- No catch container included, unlike the Fullstar
Best for
- Buyers who want a single-knob blade system
- Anyone who wants a protective glove included
- Those who prioritise an all-metal deck
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants a built-in catch container
Fullstar Mandoline Vegetable Slicer & Julienne Cutter 4-in-1 — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 4-in-1 mandoline slicer with a food chute, pusher and hand guard for safety, adjustable thickness from 1mm to 8mm, switchable slice, julienne and dice cutting modes, a catch container that moves sliced food straight into pans or bowls, and top-rack dishwasher-safe removable parts with a fold-flat storage design.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the YC Kitchen on these listings, at £22.99
- Built-in catch container reduces mess, per the listing
- Slice, julienne and dice modes in one unit
- Folds flat with a lockable handle for compact storage
Worth knowing
- Blades are swapped/adjusted via dial rather than one integrated knob
- Narrower stated thickness range: 1-8mm against the YC Kitchen's 1-9mm
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants a catch container for less mess
- Those who want dicing as well as slicing and julienne
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants a single-knob integrated blade system
- Buyers who want the widest thickness range
