The company introduced the initial OXO mandolin slicer in 2004, and has continued to refine the art of slicing and chopping fruits and vegetables over the years. The OXO chef's mandolin slicer 2.0 incorporates the most desirable aspects from their original mandolin slicer, enhanced with modern features such as an angled blade and a transparent top window to facilitate effortless switching between blade settings. Users can produce up to 21 distinct cuts with precise thickness adjustments in 0.5mm increments, utilizing straight and wavy blades, as well as integrated julienne and French fry blades. With the OXO mandolin slicer 2.0, home cooks can achieve professional results without requiring extensive knife skills - or even possessing a knife at all.