Turner Slicer

I have two other "spiralizers" that I paid top dollar for. They are nothing compared to this brand of slicer!!!! As usual, things made in Japan are of exceptional quality. The other two plastic pieces of junk are going into the trash!!! This unit is simply designed and easy to use, easy to clean, doesn't slip on the counter like the others. It has two little "feet" that sit over the edge of the sink or counter, which keeps the slicer from sliding. The blades are wonderfully made, sharp and perfect. To bad I spent over $100. on the other two slicers. I will never buy anything but this brand again. I use the slicer at least once a day, so clean up must be easy, fast and able to get completely clean. There are no little cracks or pockets for food an water to get stuck in with this brand. This slicer makes all the others look like pieces of junk!!

Just got done with my first try with the BN5. It couldn't have been easier. I don't know how anyone is having trouble keeping the slicer from moving around: Just use both hands. One hand to turn the crank and the other to hold the blade mast and push the crank carriage, with an easy pinch movement. Perhaps if you had very small hands, or were trying to slice an extremely dense and woody vegetable it would be a problem. However, I put a zucchini through with a feather touch, no problems. The noodles turned out better than expected and actually tasted almost like pasta once sauced up right. I cooked for two minutes this time, but may try a bit less to see if I can get the zucchini to stay a little more firm, if that's possible. Construction of the device is substantial. It's "plastic", which I'm thinking is ABS by the looks of it, and does not feel cheap at all. In any case, it seems like it would be near impossible to break this slicer. Changing or cleaning blades is a snap and replacement would be just as easy. Just turn the thumb screw and slide the blade out. Highly recommended for Paleo eating!

I looked at a ton of spiral slicers before deciding on this one - the others all seemed very flimsy. I'm super happy I went with this, it makes perfect zucchini spaghetti with the medium blade. The packaging is cheesy and adorable, the product is sturdy, and not very much liquid is left behind thanks to the corer - I will typically snack on the cores while I finish preparing my meal so they don't go to waste. I haven't played around much with other foods on it, but zucchini is great and I was successful slicing onions for burger toppings when I took the tooth blade out altogether. You can adjust the thickness by simply pushing harder or softer on the handle as you spin. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to make pasta out of vegetables.

It's a nifty gadget, and the output from it is as advertised. It has three sizes of the removable segmented blade which allow for different thicknesses, and is easy to clean. Turning zucchini into spaghetti strands for a cold summer salad is pretty awesome. But it's not without it's flaws. To make it work, you have to apply a fair amount of sideways pressure as you use it. Trying to turn the handle and apply sideways pressure with the same hand is pretty awkward, and is made worse by the fact that it's lightweight plastic with only 4 small plastic peg feet, so it requires even more pressure and concentration to keep it steady. If you're looking for a low cost solution, save yourself some money and get the Benriner Cook Helper Slicer, which is the same device, only vertical so you can press downwards with your other hand. Alternatively, splurge for the extra 30 bucks and get one that has a gear&track in the base that moves the handle as you turn it, like the Kaiten turning slicer (may not be available on Amazon)

I had some zucchini angel hair with pesto at a potluck and was so amazed by it, I have been seeking the right tool for the job ever since. The little Joyce Chen gadget many seem to rave about gets such mixed reviews, I was afraid to try it. When I came upon the Benriner, I was sure I knew which brand I wanted - but was not sure whether I should go with the cook help (upright) model or the horizontal model. I couldn't really find anything comparing the two. Best I could tell, they were the same, but one you pushed down on, and the other you pushed sideways one. The most compelling reasons to go with the upright model seemed to be cost and it seems like it should be easier to push down, than sideways. The most compelling reason to go with the horizontal model were the pile could grow bigger as you worked and you wouldn't have to move the unit, you could use bigger chunks of vegetables, and it seemed you could do a cabbage. I could not find a picture of cabbage being done on the upright one. For some reason I really want to do a cabbage on this thing so I got very hung up on that idea. I'll spare you the details of HOW I ended up with 2 of them... but I did. The Cook Help we were going to return but ended up giving it to my mother in law and in the interest of science we tested both units. So now I can write what may be the lone review comparing the two units. (She was here while we did this, it wasn't a case of we used it and then said "Hey, here's a present for ya!" - just so I don't sound rude or anything here, LOL) I did some zucchini on mine, with the medium blade. It worked GREAT. Yes, it does feel like the Play Doh Fun Factory for adults. Yes, the blades are very sharp. Yes the unit seems awfully expensive for what it is but it seems pretty sturdy - time will tell. What sold me on this brand over other brands is the ability to buy replacement brands. When you use the horizontal model, you end up with a pile of "pasta" as well as a nail-shaped thing, a round disk of vegetable with a core about as thick as a pencil. This works it's way through a hole near the blade. For some veggies, like zucchini or cucumber, this is good - as this is the wet, seedy, messy part of the veggie. For others, like carrot, I think this model just wastes a lot. (BUT if you have kids who like carrot sticks, it's good... really, there are things you can do with the "waste" so it's not REALLY wasted - smoothies, veggie stock, etc) The upright model does not have the hole to make this core. Instead it just grinds up the whole veggie, with the seedy stuff getting really mashed and wet near the center of the device, where the hole would be in the other one. By the time we decide to try the upright model, instead of send it back, we were out of zucchini, so we used cucumber in both. The horizontal model makes drier, neater "pasta," I think due to the elimination of the core. The upright model makes wetter, slightly messier "pasta." Not super disgusting messy or anything, but you will see a difference if you compare both machines. The downside of this is, we think - though we didn't try - the upright machine may be better for veggies like carrots, daikon, etc where you could use the whole thing. No waste. So which is better? For zucchini and cukes, the horizontal machine is a little better. For carrots, we think the upright is better. Both will suffice for either - though I still don't know about cabbage! I am happy I bought my horizontal model, and my mother in law is happy so far with her freebie upright. The blades are the same between the two machines, it's just that lack of a hole that is different. I guess it comes down to budget and what veggies you think you will do most of. (And you can't just drill a hole in the upright model!!! It's really a hole with a round metal blade in it, like an apple corer) So there you have it. A review finally comparing the two. I hope this helps some people out. Maybe I will update when my mother in law actually gives zucchini a go on her machine.

There’s an extra set of teeth inside the turner that helps hold smaller vegetables easiest than the previous version of this product.

Very disappointing. Worked for one or two uses. After that instead of cutting the daikon, it just mushed it. Also, it's just too flimsy. Operating the crank / handle with enough pressure toward the blades to engage the cutters results in the whole unit flexing, resulting in the daikon (or whatever you're cutting) unable to stay centered on the cutter. I'd be delighted to find out I'm "holding it wrong" but there are no English-language instructions included with the product..

I bought this slicer for my daughter as a wedding present. I would never have thought of this product but it was on their gift registry and when I saw it I knew it was just perfect for them since they are vegetarians and love cooking and food preparation. After their first use of it she sent me an email describing their dinner. This is her description- the "pasta" is sprial cut raw zuccini (using the turning slicer...) and uncooked pasta sauce (made with the food mill) - a great summer meal - She also attached a picture of the meal and the "pasta" is beautiful, a really lucious green striped linguini. She is very enthusiastic about the slicer and told me it is fun and easy to use. Benriner Turning Slicer

Es increíble lo que se puede hacer con esta maquinita, el betabel y la zanahoria funcionan muy bien con este aparato

Levaba tiempo detras de el. Hace unos cortes muy buenos y consigues tiras superfinas. Con zanahoris pequeñas cuesta bastante, pero si el producto a rallar es grueso, va genial. Como venia de Japon estaba asustado por el tiempo que tardaria y por la aduana. Todo fue muy bien

Vraiment super ce coupe-légumes, il fait de très belles tagliatelles de légumes toutes fines. Ca permet de varier la façon de faire les crudités ou de mélanger certains légumes à des pâtes ou du riz. Pour certains légumes comme le chou-rave c'est un peu dur, mais pour les carottes, les navets, les pommes de terre, les courgettes ... c'est génial !!! Mes enfants adorent ça !! En plus je l'ai reçu très vite, 2 semaines avant la date prévu !!! J'étais trop contente.

Very satisfied. No complaints.

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