Progressive International is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our functional gadgets, tools, food-prep items and household products make cooking and meal preparation more efficient and fun. At Progressive, passion and creativity unite to create the right balance of form and function for today"s cooks. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products. Prep works products from Progressive International are created by people who understand having the correct kitchen tool can make your cooking experience more enjoyable. prep works -essential items for today"s cook. The folding mandolin from prep works allows one to slice, julienne and garnish fruit and vegetables, all with one tool. It includes 3 double-sided insert plates for 6 different cutting options, depending on which side is used. Each is clearly labeled: thin slices, flip for thin julienne; medium slice, flip for super thin slices; thick slice, flip for thick julienne. The tool is ideal for making French fries or shoestring potatoes, as well as thinly sliced carrots, onions, peppers, potatoes, firm tomatoes, kiwi, apples and more. Designed for use over a cutting surface or bowl (with its integrated grooves), the mandolin features a comfort grip handle, finger guard for safety and a non-skid base with ridges. Insert plates conveniently store above and below the unit when not in use. A storage box is included. The set is dishwasher safe, making cleanup easy. It measures 4-1/2 by 13 by 6-1/4 Inch when set up.