Create culinary sensations in half the time with the user-friendly Avanti® Two Way Mandolin & Julienne Slicer. Designed to slice in 2 directions, (in the down-stroke and up-stroke), cutting your favorite fruit and vegetables twice as fast, you'll spend less time preparing food and more time enjoying it! With no detachable parts with exposed blades, it features stainless steel integrated blades that will slice and julienne in three different thicknesses. With a flick of a switch and/or turn of a knob, julienne blades and serrated slicing plate rise to create perfectly even julienne or slices. A wide handle set lower than the body ensures a comfortable grip and keeps your hand out of the way, and non-slip feet keep it stable and secure on the countertop or over a bowl. The large safety guard/food holder holds food securely, protects fingers, and is comfortable to hold. When blades are disengaged the blades rest slightly below the surface of the mandolin for safer handling and storage.