Just dropped $300 on a new mandoline and I'm already bleeding

I bought a fancy stainless steel mandoline for about $300 after my old plastic one broke. I was slicing potatoes super thin for a gratin yesterday and, you know, got a bit too confident. I took a nice chunk off my thumb (the guard was right there, I just didn't use it). It's a great tool, but the cost of the tool plus the cost of bandages has me thinking. How do you all handle mandoline safety on a busy line? Do you just always use the guard, or is there a better trick?

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3 Comments

ben_lewis7d ago

Ever think the guard is just for beginners? I used to skip it for speed, but a trip to urgent care changed my mind real fast. Now that plastic thing never leaves the slot.

susan_adams7d ago

Been there, learned that lesson the hard way too.

davidkim7d ago

That guard is a pain, but so are stitches. After your urgent care visit, did you find any way to make using the guard faster, or is it just a non-negotiable speed bump now?