BORNER Wave waffle PowerLine | Vegetable Grater Börner - Quality Made in Germany, Color:Violett

Arrived on time and as described. I've used this before in Germany and I love it! It makes good cuts to decorate your food. But it takes some getting used to, to make the waffle cuts. It doesn't cut too well with the white sweet potatoes. Maybe cos it's a dry vegetable and a bit thicker??? I don't know. I cut some but it was difficult. And a lot came out in shreds. it works really good on softer vegetables and carrots are ok. But it makes a nice change to your dining presentation none the less. I love it and will continue to use it. Highly recommend! Update: 24 August 2017- I just used this again. And this time I used regular red potatoes. And it worked excellent. I made the waffle cut in them. It took me a while to get it right, but I got the hang of it now. And I'll be using this more often. I watched the videos over and over on you tube before trying it. And it worked much better using the Börner finger safety guard than that other cheap one I had. I love my Börner items! My potatoes were cut in even slices and it was really easy and fast. I peeled the potatoes, washed them several times and cut them. It took me about a total of 8 minutes max. But it was only 2 extra larger than normal red potatoes equal to about 5 small ones. I'll have to try this again on sweet potatoes. For some reason I can't get it on white sweet potatoes. I know the white sweet potatoes are dry. So I was wondering if the lack of water in a particular fruit or vegetable had anything to do with it?? And I haven't tried it on yams yet. I'll have to do those next. But I have done carrots and zucchini and those come out ok. I'm going to buy a bunch of fruit and vegetables and cut everything in waves and waffle cut from now on. I saw the apples done in the video I was looking at. Now That looks good! Update: 31 August 2017- today I bought some baby gold potatoes. I'm going to try the wave cut on those. I hope they come out good. I'll update this again.

FIRST THE BAD: Besides cooking, I am also a woodworker, and am very much aware of how quickly a distraction can cause a quick cut from a sharp blade: Have seen friends do just that and lose fingers. I have the Borner Mandolin set which came with the safety handle. This unit should not be sold without one, period: Just my two cents of safety warning. THE GOOD: If you happen to have the mandolin set or have ordered the safe food handle then this is a great tool. The blade, as mentioned, is very very sharp. Nice addition to the Mandolin set. Would be nice to be able to attach it to the mandolin base with the other blades. I made a cardboard sleeve to store it in so that my wife will not slice a finger tip while looking through my gadget drawer.

It is sharp. Cuts well. Makes waffle fries exactly as described, quickly and easily. I was nervous about it not having feet or a stand to prop it up at an angle, but holding it by the handle and slicing away from you works extremely well. It is easy to clean. Makes perfect waffle fries. Downside: it does NOT include the hand protector that is pictured. It includes ONLY the slicer. I think it is overpriced for what you get, but if you are determined to have perfect and easy waffle fries, this does it. The plastic depth adjuster seems a bit flimsy, and it might not hold up for years of use. But for right now, I'm happy with it. I got a pair of those no-cut gloves to protect my fingers. And as long as it holds up for a good long while, I'll continue to be pleased with this product. If the pictured hand protector had been included, I would have given it 5 stars.

My 1st time making waffle fries ! Very easy to use, make great waffle fries, wavy sliced 🥔 potatoes, easy to adjust, does not come with a food safty holder to protect your hand when slicing, very sharp medal blade !, be careful, large size, durable plastic

This is not worth the money. Cuts potatoes too thinly, will not make waffle fries. Is dull, cuts chunks instead of clean slices. Return process does not exist.

After a lengthy search for a wave-waffle cutter, I chose the Borner, and am very pleased with it. Borner Wave-Waffle Cutter Powerline - straight from the manufacturer (green) There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a waffle cutter 1.) WAFFLE CUT - The most important consideration, for me, was to find a tool that would truly produce a deep waffle cut. Not a wavy cut, but a truly deep cut that would emphasize the basket-weave look. A genuine, deep cut. This is the tool that will produce those deep cuts. 2.) PRICE - while this is not the most, nor the least expensive, at just over twenty dollars, it fit my budget. If it didn't work out for vegetables, perhaps it would end up in the craft room to serve some other purpose. While a heavy-duty stainless steel gadget would be impressive, this tool did the job beyond my expectations, at a fraction of the price. Also note, this cutter is available in other colors. The less popular colors are less expensive. I'll gladly save a few dollars, even at the risk of culinary vanity. Green is fine with me. *Note* Since posting this review, the prices have risen. 3.) QUALITY - When I first examined the cutter, I thought the plastic could be a bit thicker, especially on the bed of the tool that would hold the weight and pressure of a large potato. I worried that it might give to the weight, and cause the waffle fries to be uneven, but did not find that to be the case. I would advise careful hand washing, a return to the safety position, and storage in the original box. 4.) VERSATILITY - This particular cutter offers two different size cuts. The square-shaped piece of plastic in the middle of the handle is the center of the device that will be squeezed on each side, to adjust. The adjustment is a bit wonky, but should not be manhandled. A mere gentle squeeze, and a gliding action will set the blade higher, lower, or into a safety position. Though similar Borner cutters are out there, be sure to get the one that is adjustable, as they look very similar. 5.) SAFETY - Always a plus, though you should be aware, the safety holder is a separate purchase. Though you can operate the tool without it, you should use extreme caution, and do not glide the fruit / vegetable until it is a shard. A safety holder would allow you to cut much more of the fruit or vegetable. The tool comes with a link to an instructional and safety video, which I encourage you to watch. It is common sense more than anything. https://www.amazon.com/Borner-V-2008-Food-Safety-Holder/dp/B0000DYI9N/ref=pd_ys_c_rfy_289754_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0000DYI9N&pd_rd_r=CQ44W38SBGE8W8V451FN&pd_rd_w=ixopx&pd_rd_wg=jJ9zO&psc=1&refRID=ZJR5F9SHARN3CPT7QN3B Borner-V-2008-Food-Safety-Holder 6.) FUNCTION - Does it cut? Absolutely. As it should? Definitely. Simply glide the potato (or other vegetable) through the blade. Turn the potato 90 degrees, or in other words, 1/4 turn, and glide the potato back through the slicer. A waffle fry will drop beneath the tool. You may need to cut a few slices to get to the heart of the potato to see fabulous waffle slices. Save the ugly ones in cold water in the refrigerator to serve another purpose, and fry the best ones. There you have it. I was not paid for this review, these are my own opinions. Enjoy!

This product is fantastic and finally allows for chic fil a fries at home. I’m knocking it down a few stairs for the blatant disregard for safety by not adding a hand guard as a set. I’ve cut myself too many times due to the sharpness of the blades. Also the plastic does not seem high quality enough so not sure about longevity of the product after repeated uses

Waffle fry lovers the world over thanks the inventor of this little gadget 😘