PM> It's a kitchen gadget used for slicing. Has a fixed blade
PM> slightly raised on a smooth surface along which you slide
PM> the food item to be sliced, the slices coming out of the
PM> bottom. Works along the lines of a grater. For safety's
PM> sake, it's better to use the device that comes with it for
PM> holding the food item than just using your fingers. The
PM> blades on these things are usually -very- sharp. Why it's
PM> called a mandolin I have no idea. I'm not even sure I
PM> spelled it correctly. 

 CA> Ah ... we just call them "meat slicers". 

Nope.
 
That's something else entirely. This is used
mainly for vegetables.
 

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