This Gourmet Slicer from Microplane makes prepping salads, roasted vegetables, fruity desserts, and so much more. The handheld slicer acts as a mandoline to produce uniform 2mm thick pieces of fruit and vegetables. It has a unique hand guard that can hold small or large ingredients. 



The blade of the slicer is razor-sharp. This is the essential feature of a good slicer. It is safer and easier to slice soft and hard ingredients with a sharp blade like this one. I used it to slice potatoes, and Brussels sprouts for a roasted vegetable dish. I was able to do all the prep work in a couple of minutes.



The soft and curved handle makes using the slicer comfortable for anyone. The end-piece of the tool also has the soft grip lining so you can hold it against the counter or a pan. This gives good leverage for slicing ingredients quickly and safely.



The hand guard is traditional, but with an added feature. The middle can be adjusted to grip a small vegetable or fruit. This makes it much easier to slice small foods like carrots and celery.



This tool is made with the same high-quality Microplane is known for. Its small size and easy operation makes it better than using a bulky mandoline. With a loop at the top the handle, it can be stored anywhere you want.