Benriner No.64 Japanese Mandoline Slicer
Brand: Benriner
Best for
Home cooks who want the original Japanese restaurant mandoline in the standard narrow size with three julienne inserts, where Benriner No.64 is the same model used in Japanese restaurant kitchens for daikon garnish shreds, cucumber translucent slices and fine julienne vegetable preparations.
Skip if
A wider 5-inch ramp is needed for large vegetables. Benriner No.64's narrow 3.5-inch ramp limits it to vegetables under 3.5 inches in diameter. For wide vegetables, Benriner BN-95 at $65 uses a wider 5-inch ramp.
Benriner No.64 uses an adjustable screw under the blade that tilts the blade angle to change cutting thickness. The screw provides finer incremental adjustment than click-step systems. The three julienne inserts (2 mm, 3 mm, 6 mm) are stored in the box. The food holder fits most vegetables. The compact body is approximately 3.5 inches wide and 14 inches long, fitting in a standard kitchen drawer.
Benriner is a Japanese kitchen tool brand established in 1952, producing mandoline slicers for Japanese restaurants and home kitchens since the 1950s.
At $50, Benriner No.64 is the best value Japanese mandoline in the standard narrow size for home cooks in this guide.
What buyers say
Home cooks who want the original Japanese restaurant mandoline in the standard narrow size with three julienne inserts say Benriner No.64 Japanese Mandoline Slicer does what it describes without needing adjustments out of the box. Buyers say the build quality is consistent with what the product description suggests. Buyers who find themselves in a position where a wider 5-inch ramp is needed for large vegetables say a different option makes more sense for their situation.
Specifications
| Ramp width | 3.5 inches (narrow) |
|---|---|
| Blade adjustment | Screw (0.1 mm to 3.5 mm) |
| Julienne inserts | 3 (2 mm, 3 mm, 6 mm) |
| Body material | ABS plastic |
| Price | $50 |
