As you may know, one of the key criteria when selecting a Cool Tool is that it is a home cook's substitute for a sous chef (chefs have sous chefs; home cooks have Cool Tools!). In other words, a Cool Tool does some of the prep work that makes cooking easier, more fun, and with better results. One item that fits squarely in that category is a good slicer, whether it's a countertop mandoline or a quick handheld double-edged slicer. But sometimes you need something in between the awesome power of a mandoline and the quick convenience of a single-thickness ceramic slicer. Something that is both adjustable and has that all-too-rare accessory: a hand guard/food pusher that actually works! Our candidate for this category (think mandoline light or starter mandoline) is the Gefu Adjustable Handheld V-Blade Mandoline Slicer.
