The Benriner is the highest quality, sharpest mandoline-style slicer you can buy, a standard in professional kitchens. Made in Yamaguchi prefecture of Japan, the stainless steel blades are compressed and then heat treated, and the sharpening finish is done by hand. This explains the quality of the Benriner blades, which are comparable to knives. Includes fixed flat blade for regular slicing and three interchangeable vertical blades for julienning, shredding, and thread-cutting (for regular slicing, simply ensure no julienne blade is inserted) Easily adjust the thickness of each slice Includes a rubberized end-stop to keep the mandolin in place on the countertop and prevent injuries With its rubberized end-stop and slot in the bottom, you can use any sized container for this Benriner.