I have been looking for a mandolin for a long time. Most of them were either cheaply made or very expensive. The h2o mandolin is great! So far I have used it to slice tomatoes, potatoes, onions, cheese and cucumbers. Each time the mandolin made perfect cuts and it is so easy to use and clean. It is made with steel parts, not plastic and I expect it to last a long time. One of my better purchases. Thank you.