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It would be nice for someone who invent these kind of tools, knows how to use these tools. The watermelon slicer is first helt upside down, so that the "cutting" part slices first. This way, the tool movement through the melon can be done. When sliced, you can flip it back to pick out the sliced watermelon. Here is a demonstration: ruclips.net/video/1PiWJa4hbwQ/видео.html
I agree, and I've seen that on most of these videos. I hope they add one too, because that's a huge deal for me. Even if it's the easiest thing to use, it's frustrating as hell if I can't clean it effectively by hand. We don't have a dishwasher, so it's especially important to me.
Right? Most kitchen tools that advertise being time saving, actually turns out to take even more time if you include cleaning up. Especially those with multiple parts which the food can get stuck inside of.
Yeah, some gadgets are pretty useful but you end up wasting so much time trying to wash them properly that the time you saved for the food prep is all wasted in the cleaning process..
Just extend the base a bit on the front for extra support and make the blade a big more accessible for sharpening abc replacement and I think it’s set Also does anyone else thing it’s more like a guillotine than anything else
It's very obvious that a lot of products have the main purpose of looking weird or fancy so it can be showcased with a picture and gather attention. Then they invent a new problem for the product so solve after designing it.
Went straight to production? More like 1. Find something funny looking in China 2. Call the supplier 3. Slap your own brand on it 4. Buy some Facebook ads 5. Sell them for 10x the price 6. Profits!
I've been studying industrial design for 3 years now and we haven't really done much mockups. Also there's very little talk about ergonomics and usability of the products. I'd say I'm pretty dissapointed.
Exactly! And I ain’t washing a whole dog and sone plastic holder when I could just wash one knife. The people who design these things gotta remember people gotta wash it and people don’t want to wash dishes
@@cryptobungus5778 anyone can be a critic, not everyone should. If you ask Paris Hilton what's the best bricklaying spatula you're not going to get a good answer. An opinion is an opinion, criticism is an informed feedback.
Normally, I hate kitchen gadgets. But having struggled with a regular mandoline slicer and even cut my finger open on one, I really want that moving blade slicer. Where can you get it? Thoughts about putting links to gadgets that get 5 stars?
I doubt they would add links in the gadets to get 5 stars unless they could get money from it. Otherwise epicurious is just doing free advertising for them
@@DumbMuscle Some of the Amazon reviews for it are saying this device cuts its own plastic and you'll end up getting it in your food. Really sucks because this was one product I was going to buy
Another problem about the hot dog cutter thing is that the blade that cuts the hot dog is made out of plastic and not metal, plastic has been proven to not be very effective when it comes to cutting tough things like a hot dog or even cake.
I would love to see Dan critique different types of Jack-o-lantern carving gadgets before Halloween! Compare different pumpkin saws (with different blade lengths and handles). Compare the best pumpkin saw to a kitchen knife and a electric jigsaw or drill. Compare how effective a large tablespoon is vs a pumpkin scoop. Then compare the better choice to one of the elongated metal beaters that attach to a electric drill to clean innards out of the pumpkin shell. This would help many people with dexterity issues enjoy and be able to participate in pumpkin carving fun with children. This would be one of the few times Dan could compare Halloween gadgets vs traditional kitchen utensils vs power tools. Nothing fancy, just a simple Jack-o-lantern face using a small to medium sized pumpkin. Please?
I was shocked that the moving blade mandolin was so effective. I thought it would be gimmicky and that it would require too much strength to cut. Looks like fairly solid build quality, though!
I hope to someday find a woman that looks at me, the same way Dan looks at the Moving Blade Mandolin and...hopefully don't comment on effectiveness, usability, redesign ;p
The entire point of being in a couple of any kind is that you grow together and help each other get better at the things that matter to them. That means there's always some give-and-take. some "redesign" as the couple grows together and becomes a more efficient team. If you don't want any kind of redesigning at all then you are not ready for a relationship
I am wondering if Dan could have a series of gadgets he worked on. 1) conceptual design, 2) iterations of design / prototypes and what changes are made, 3) challenges of production / cost, 4) compromises made, and 5) final product etc. As a geek, it would be really fun to watch. And wannabe inventors could learn a thing or two.
You know that left handed oil test he does? That’s because a lot of gadgets like this (definitely not saying all) are for disabled people who would have trouble using a knife
@@agapomis That's true. But when you see how hard it was to use that last potato slicer you can you even imagine someone with only one hand or severe arthritis being able to use it? It seems like it makes the difficulty even worse.
@@HermanVonPetri Absolutely! That’s why I said not all are designed for that purpose. But it’s worth considering when saying none of these should exist because knives do
I mean a dough hook on a mixer is a gadget if I was making dough I'd sure hate doing the mixing by hand the point of gadgets is to speed up the process,ease of use,or allow someone to safely do a task. I agree I use a knife for everything ish that being said there are places for gadgets the point of this video which a few people have said is to show that some people don't think about what they develop they just think it's a good idea and start selling it without considering the big picture.
The fact that he used the watermelon slicer upside down made me angrier than I should be. hahahaha. I use one of those at home.. As long as you use it facing the right way, it works great. :P
There's always waste with a regular mandolin, I love how the moving blade mandolin allows you to safely cut all the way to the very last bit of vegetable.
I wanted to quickly thank Epicurious and Dan for demonstrating and showing a moving blade mandoline, I had no clue these things existed and I am about to get one for parents for Christmas. :)
“Maybe they designed it in the winter when they couldn’t find watermelons.” “Aside from that, I would recommend the recycle bin.” WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT HOW SAVAGE HE IS LMAO
They can’t do that. They would expose him as a fraud and lose the entire series. This is all about him using things wrong and pouring oil on his hands.
I've been waiting to see Dan review those watermelon slicers forever and when he finally does, he uses it upside down! Wish someone prompted him so we could get an accurate evaluation of the tool.
I mean in fairness I dunno who would see a melon slicer that goes along the curve of the melon like your avocsdo scoops or the curve of any knife and thinks "oh yeah I should use this the other way."
Came looking for this comment. I was like... He's using the wrong part for slicing. Supposed to slice it all with that other side. Can use it then to even cube the watermelon.
Yeah, let's punish them for being kids, by giving them unreliable blades that will make them hate being born ! Or you could just teach them basic blade security, enforce the rules, and be done with it.
@@oneoranota it's not about trust, kids are literally clumsy. their hands are smaller than an adult's therefore less precision and pressure/force so the possibility it might slip and cause an injury is higher.
@@martinmp23ify it doesnt need to be sharp blades, but a thin sheet of metal would do a better job cutting. Hot dogs are not the toughest thing in the world to cut
Hey Dan, you were using the melon slicer improperly. Check out the video in the Amazon link you have to the product. I've been using the melon slicer for several years and find it works very well.
The moving blade mandolin looks like a great useful tool to have around. My only concern is how easy/hard it would be to wash it. It looks like it has a whole bunch of separate pieces and could be a real pain to dismantle, clean and rearrange properly on a daily basis.
@@beetyrant9511 I bought it, you can’t put it in the dishwasher cause it’ll warp according the others who have bought it, but as far as washing, it’s relatively simple, and comes with a brush (that I have lost) to get out the bits
Wow, I have been watching this series for a long time now and I think the movable blade mandolin is the first perfect 15 I've seen Dan give, so satisfying!
your suppose to use the watermelon slicer upside down using the metal string to slice the watermelon first then turn it to use the jagged edge to pick it up and out
If the companies who made these products watched this they could actually get some really good constructive criticism on how to improve their product overall.
First off, good video. However, his redesign of the mandoline catch container would require the mandoline itself to then need redesigning. The odd shape of the one end is because the blade of the mandoline moves down so the middle has to be cutout, but the sides extend because it still has to be long enough to brace against the mandoline so it doesn't wobble about. When designing, function should always come before looks. You should watch something doing whatever it does from every angle before deciding you can make it work or look better.
@@duckhead014 I'm already looking for one. Where I live in Canada 🇨🇦 doesn't get free shipping from anywhere so I'm hoping to find one at Walmart or Canadian tire before ordering online.
I've probably seen 10 people try those watermelon slicers and nobody had good luck. Even ones who used it correctly which Dan did not. But it's not an intuitive item for sure.
The Left-Handed Oil Test reminds me of when I was working in a kitchen and there was a trainer that was left-handed. She didn't realize she should let people know before showing them how to do things, and people struggled so much until I said something
This may be the first of these videos that not only entertained and educated me, but legitimately sold me on a product. Mandolines give me all kinds of anxiety, but my knife skills aren't great, and that standing one looks incredible. Gonna have to look into getting one!
If I was redesigning the sheet slicer, I'd want the holder to have adjustable length to adjust to different length vegetables. And the blade should probably be removable for cleaning and sharpening This is a tool that I think could be designed well. Although I can live without vegetable sheets quite comfortably.
never ever thought I would have a problem related to anyform of PTSD .. but watching him using the mandoline slicer with no guard just made me just start to freak out as someone who sliced a chunk of his finger off before using one without the guard for it
Oh yeah I remember that sheet slicer from sorted food, it bit the hands of one of the guys over it sorted food before they even got it in front of the camera
If I'm not mistaken, the hot dog cutter is not intended to cut all the way through. After pressing it into the hot dog, it should be removed in a reverse manner. When the hot dog is cooked, the body curls up beautifully. Of course you can do the same with a kitchen knife. There are many other types of creative cutting you can do to hot dogs that expand when cooked, and greatly delight children!
I have it. I cooked the hot dog, it releases the grease and hard to get the pieces out. A tiny fork would help when eating it due to tiny pieces. More annoying than just eating a dog with a bun.
That Moving blade mandolin would be perfect for my mother, she uses a regular mandolin often and something more safe I feel confedent she will enjoy this very well. I feel like she is going to love it for Christmas. Thank you Dan
I agree that 4/5 of these are crap. My one observation on the good one is that if I (& likely many other ppl) were using the mandolin I wouldn't even bother with using the hopper. I'd just place the unit in a cake pan or on a cookie sheet & cut my whole batch of potatoes w/o having to empty the hopper after each one. The device seems steady enough that it isn't jumping around to allow slices/ fries to get under it & affect its' stability.
While I would seriously consider getting the vegetable slicer. I'd have given it 4 or 4.5 out of 5 stars because a traditional mandolin is easier to store. It won't fit into a drawer with your potato peeler and can opener and you have to make sure you keep all the parts together.
Video was good, but he's using the melon cutter upside down when cutting. He's supposed to cut the middle slice first, turn the cutter around to pick it up, then turn it around again to cut the next slice and turn the cutter again around to pick that up... So I'd rate that 1/5.
the shape of the catch bucket for the mandolin cant be changed to more snugly fit the frame. Those cutouts allow the mandolin's moving mechanism to move down past the container.
With a bit of practice you can also make those sheets with a knife. It works quite well with a Nakiri or Usuba knife. A filleting knife would also work good. You don't have to throw so much away and the knife is smaller and is more versatile
I believe you used the watermellon tool the wrong way. you're holding it upside down, the part that cuts is only the string on the top. After cutting the watermellon with it, turn the tool around and use it as pincers to pull out a slice.
On the moving blade mandolin, he redesigned the tray. But from video 11:15 you can see it has this exact shape at the other end. Am I missing something? Could he have just turned the tray?
“And you can fill that with either ketchup or mustard! But never ketchup, because it’s a hot-dog!” Ugh! I love putting ketchup and mustard on hot-dogs! ^_^ I think it’s stupid that people think ketchup doesn’t belong on hot-dogs! >_< People should be able to eat foods however they want to eat them! :D
@@RockShowVideos Not sure if you got that one by now. The one Dan is using is actually from the Brand "Once for All". You see already a design difference by the box to catch the stuff you cut.
7:55 I would say to design in a fold out crank handle on this part instead of making it square or triangular. Or better yet, make it triangular WITH the fold out hand crank. That will give the best of both worlds. I say a fold out crank because it keeps it compact for storage and than it is not some separate piece to get lost over time. An example would be on some of the very long measuring tapes and the nicer chalk lines.
@@agapomis Thanks for reminding me that there are those of us who may not be able to do repetitive tasks like chopping. I still don’t think you need a hotdog cutter or melon slicer, but i can admit that things such as a mandolin can be helpful. Or a veggie slicer attachment on a kitchen aid… Cheers!
Hotdog Slicer: An egg slicer is more effective at cutting hotdogs than that device. 😕 Veggie Sheet Slicer: Japanese house cooks have been doing this by hand for decades, if not centuries.
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It would be nice for someone who invent these kind of tools, knows how to use these tools. The watermelon slicer is first helt upside down, so that the "cutting" part slices first. This way, the tool movement through the melon can be done. When sliced, you can flip it back to pick out the sliced watermelon.
Here is a demonstration: ruclips.net/video/1PiWJa4hbwQ/видео.html
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I wish that they would do a "washability" category, they all look like a pain to wash/put in the dishwasher, then the usual kitchen utensils.
I agree, and I've seen that on most of these videos. I hope they add one too, because that's a huge deal for me. Even if it's the easiest thing to use, it's frustrating as hell if I can't clean it effectively by hand. We don't have a dishwasher, so it's especially important to me.
THIS! this would be so much more helpful than his "let me lube up and state the obvious" bs.
Right? Most kitchen tools that advertise being time saving, actually turns out to take even more time if you include cleaning up. Especially those with multiple parts which the food can get stuck inside of.
@@oggaming7362 Well, that part is meant to simulate disabilities, test its accessibility.
Yeah, some gadgets are pretty useful but you end up wasting so much time trying to wash them properly that the time you saved for the food prep is all wasted in the cleaning process..
i agree, the mandolin only had a few non important flaws honestly, way safer than the traditional one, i would buy
I have bought, highly recommend
Just extend the base a bit on the front for extra support and make the blade a big more accessible for sharpening abc replacement and I think it’s set
Also does anyone else thing it’s more like a guillotine than anything else
Moving blade mandolin appreciation thread for everyone who's cut their fingers on a regular mandolin.
Legit thinking about buying one right now
Well, you should have used the hand guard.
i need to get it
@@ValkyrieTiara I think we all know that the handguard works like crap.
I haven’t cause I don’t use a mandolin out of fear of that, as soon as I saw it it’s on my Christmas wishlist
What I’ve learned from this series is mostly that a good kitchen knife is going to be the most worthwhile purchase of your life.
Such a good series on how important mockups are in industrial design. How many of these "products" went straight to production and marketing!
I swear people don’t USE their own products before going to production. It’s so obvious how some of these products can be fixed.
It's very obvious that a lot of products have the main purpose of looking weird or fancy so it can be showcased with a picture and gather attention. Then they invent a new problem for the product so solve after designing it.
Went straight to production?
More like
1. Find something funny looking in China
2. Call the supplier
3. Slap your own brand on it
4. Buy some Facebook ads
5. Sell them for 10x the price
6. Profits!
So true. Or maybe they were made by designers who loved their idea too much to let go of it when they noticed it had issues 😬
I've been studying industrial design for 3 years now and we haven't really done much mockups. Also there's very little talk about ergonomics and usability of the products. I'd say I'm pretty dissapointed.
"Maybe they designed it in the winter when they couldn't find watermelons?"
The most savage jab Dan has made so far!
Please add "washability" as a category since some products tend to be difficult to wash
And durability. A lot of these would collapse even on a moderate temp cycle
@@javacofe Even the moving mandoline potato slicer would be a nightmare to clean.
@@javacofe And hornibility. A lot of these gadgets looks like is could use for dildos and analbeads which is something to look out for
Exactly! And I ain’t washing a whole dog and sone plastic holder when I could just wash one knife. The people who design these things gotta remember people gotta wash it and people don’t want to wash dishes
@@syaredzaashrafi1101 ENOUGH!! 😭 😭 😭
I for some reason loved "I'm redesigning the watermelon, which could help-" that is such a fantastic piece of dialogue.
Dan confirms he is God.
It’s refreshing to see someone give solutions rather than just criticism
That comes from actually knowing what your talking about, which most critics sadly do not
@@drogoburrows8805 You don't need to be a chef to tell a steak is burnt. Anyone can be a critic, its just an opinion.
@@cryptobungus5778 Anyone can be a critic yeah, but some are more reasonable than others
ketchup belongs on hoddogs
@@cryptobungus5778 anyone can be a critic, not everyone should. If you ask Paris Hilton what's the best bricklaying spatula you're not going to get a good answer. An opinion is an opinion, criticism is an informed feedback.
This man is my ultimate gadget for falling asleep. I watch him every night and he helps me a lot. Thank you
Lets compare the effectiveness of this shows content vs drinking allot of alcohol and listening to a nature documentary.
Normally, I hate kitchen gadgets. But having struggled with a regular mandoline slicer and even cut my finger open on one, I really want that moving blade slicer. Where can you get it? Thoughts about putting links to gadgets that get 5 stars?
Get the swissmar borner v slicer. Get the original version
I doubt they would add links in the gadets to get 5 stars unless they could get money from it. Otherwise epicurious is just doing free advertising for them
@@DumbMuscle Some of the Amazon reviews for it are saying this device cuts its own plastic and you'll end up getting it in your food. Really sucks because this was one product I was going to buy
I bought mine from Amazon and I haven't had any issues 🙂
@@0RANGOTANG They are already doing free advertising, even if they don't give a link lmao.
Another problem about the hot dog cutter thing is that the blade that cuts the hot dog is made out of plastic and not metal, plastic has been proven to not be very effective when it comes to cutting tough things like a hot dog or even cake.
I assume it’s supposed to be a safety feature but it’s a shite one
@@jmurray1110 it's the old "oh no, but i will cut myself with a sharp knive" rap and it's stupid
I would love to see Dan critique different types of Jack-o-lantern carving gadgets before Halloween! Compare different pumpkin saws (with different blade lengths and handles). Compare the best pumpkin saw to a kitchen knife and a electric jigsaw or drill. Compare how effective a large tablespoon is vs a pumpkin scoop. Then compare the better choice to one of the elongated metal beaters that attach to a electric drill to clean innards out of the pumpkin shell. This would help many people with dexterity issues enjoy and be able to participate in pumpkin carving fun with children. This would be one of the few times Dan could compare Halloween gadgets vs traditional kitchen utensils vs power tools. Nothing fancy, just a simple Jack-o-lantern face using a small to medium sized pumpkin. Please?
Yes!! 🎃
That's a great idea!
I've seen some engineering channels use like, laser and wood cutting tools on pumpkins, was a good laugh.
I know a swede chef who uses bazookas for this.
Excellent idea!
That mandoline is easily the best gadget I've seen on any type of gadget review on youtube. That just seems like a super smart design.
11:50 I'll take the shorter fries if it means cutting them in 30 seconds compared to minutes...
I'll take shorter fries if it means not getting my finger sliced off by a regular mandolin
I didn't consider that. I'm used to just use a knife for fries.
I was shocked that the moving blade mandolin was so effective. I thought it would be gimmicky and that it would require too much strength to cut. Looks like fairly solid build quality, though!
I hope to someday find a woman that looks at me, the same way Dan looks at the Moving Blade Mandolin and...hopefully don't comment on effectiveness, usability, redesign ;p
The entire point of being in a couple of any kind is that you grow together and help each other get better at the things that matter to them. That means there's always some give-and-take. some "redesign" as the couple grows together and becomes a more efficient team. If you don't want any kind of redesigning at all then you are not ready for a relationship
@@angelwhispers2060 damn..
@@momoka9873 nice pfp
@@angelwhispers2060 Can you just... for once in your life, shut the hell up and enjoy a joke with the rest of us?
@@angelwhispers2060 now you sir
you need a left hand oil test
I am wondering if Dan could have a series of gadgets he worked on. 1) conceptual design, 2) iterations of design / prototypes and what changes are made, 3) challenges of production / cost, 4) compromises made, and 5) final product etc. As a geek, it would be really fun to watch. And wannabe inventors could learn a thing or two.
nice
Dan is like the Gordon Ramsay of Kitchen Gadgets. When he gives something a 5/5 you know it's good.
Me thinking this whole time, "I have the perfect kitchen gadget for this......it's a knife FYI".
You know that left handed oil test he does? That’s because a lot of gadgets like this (definitely not saying all) are for disabled people who would have trouble using a knife
@@agapomis That's true. But when you see how hard it was to use that last potato slicer you can you even imagine someone with only one hand or severe arthritis being able to use it? It seems like it makes the difficulty even worse.
@@HermanVonPetri Absolutely! That’s why I said not all are designed for that purpose. But it’s worth considering when saying none of these should exist because knives do
Better for disabled people or kids
I mean a dough hook on a mixer is a gadget if I was making dough I'd sure hate doing the mixing by hand the point of gadgets is to speed up the process,ease of use,or allow someone to safely do a task. I agree I use a knife for everything ish that being said there are places for gadgets the point of this video which a few people have said is to show that some people don't think about what they develop they just think it's a good idea and start selling it without considering the big picture.
The fact that he used the watermelon slicer upside down made me angrier than I should be. hahahaha. I use one of those at home.. As long as you use it facing the right way, it works great. :P
There's always waste with a regular mandolin, I love how the moving blade mandolin allows you to safely cut all the way to the very last bit of vegetable.
I wanted to quickly thank Epicurious and Dan for demonstrating and showing a moving blade mandoline, I had no clue these things existed and I am about to get one for parents for Christmas. :)
I want a moving blade mandoline. Regular mandolines really are a dangerous design.
I remember in Master Chef Canada an accident happened with a Mandolin
He poot the bottom trey in the wrong way
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just learn how to use it
Use the guard when the vegetable is smaller.
"Never ketchup, because its a hot dog."
I feel personally attacked.
yeah.. fr wtf
He ate a hot dog straight from the package and on top of that, he added one of the most putrid smelling things you can add to a food item.
“Maybe they designed it in the winter when they couldn’t find watermelons.”
“Aside from that, I would recommend the recycle bin.”
WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT HOW SAVAGE HE IS LMAO
His most damning comment is "not....great." Professionals have standards, after all.
The watermelon cutter works best when used the opposite way around, think like a claw, then you spin it around to grab the slice and pull it out
Yep, that right way to use it, but why to learn if you can be critic...
How bout for the next episode you'll make him test his own designed gadgets
oooh, make him test the gadgets he designed in his early years and come up with how he would have made them better now!
Up!!! an awesome idea
Up.
You probably have his own designed gadgets, they're pretty popular
They can’t do that. They would expose him as a fraud and lose the entire series. This is all about him using things wrong and pouring oil on his hands.
I ended up buying the moving blade mandolin. It's fantastic. That's a huge upgrade on the original design.
I think this is first time something got a 5 in every category. I’ve always wanted a mandoline now actually want to buy that one.
i've watched other gadget testing vids before but i honestly love that you give your ideas on redesigns
I've been waiting to see Dan review those watermelon slicers forever and when he finally does, he uses it upside down! Wish someone prompted him so we could get an accurate evaluation of the tool.
I mean in fairness I dunno who would see a melon slicer that goes along the curve of the melon like your avocsdo scoops or the curve of any knife and thinks "oh yeah I should use this the other way."
Maybe he'll see this and try again?
It is a great tool when used correctly.
Came looking for this comment. I was like... He's using the wrong part for slicing. Supposed to slice it all with that other side. Can use it then to even cube the watermelon.
Saw a video using it correctly but unfortunately still meh. ruclips.net/video/two2AooQ5_w/видео.html
"but not ketchup, cause it's a hot dog" I've never heard someone say something so wrong so confidently
I think the hotdog thingamabob really could do with metal blades instead. The plastic is just too thick and dull.
It’s meant for kids. You can’t trust kids with metal blades.
Yeah, let's punish them for being kids, by giving them unreliable blades that will make them hate being born !
Or you could just teach them basic blade security, enforce the rules, and be done with it.
@@oneoranota it's not about trust, kids are literally clumsy. their hands are smaller than an adult's therefore less precision and pressure/force so the possibility it might slip and cause an injury is higher.
@@martinmp23ify it doesnt need to be sharp blades, but a thin sheet of metal would do a better job cutting. Hot dogs are not the toughest thing in the world to cut
@@emeralddarkness and if anything goes wrong, you end up in court, no thanks
ohh i break down the potato and the potato ohhh
Cutting a hot dog into small pieces has always been my main challenge in life.
I recommend using a kitchen scissor. Quicker and easier than using a knife or kitchen gadget.
Hey Dan, you were using the melon slicer improperly. Check out the video in the Amazon link you have to the product. I've been using the melon slicer for several years and find it works very well.
The moving blade mandolin looks like a great useful tool to have around. My only concern is how easy/hard it would be to wash it. It looks like it has a whole bunch of separate pieces and could be a real pain to dismantle, clean and rearrange properly on a daily basis.
If you have a washing machine it's very easy. I was still semi-skeptical but bought it. VERY happy.
@@beetyrant9511 I bought it, you can’t put it in the dishwasher cause it’ll warp according the others who have bought it, but as far as washing, it’s relatively simple, and comes with a brush (that I have lost) to get out the bits
"I would kiss you but it looks a little dangerous"
Mad respect for Dan's emotional responsibility
Wow, I have been watching this series for a long time now and I think the movable blade mandolin is the first perfect 15 I've seen Dan give, so satisfying!
I would love a video on some of the products Dan himself designed, have him say what worked and what he could've done better.
Video idea: Dan redesigns his first kitchen gadgets🤔
Yes.
Really like the artwork behind you that changes with what type of produce you are reviewing.
your suppose to use the watermelon slicer upside down using the metal string to slice the watermelon first then turn it to use the jagged edge to pick it up and out
Exactly
Chances are the average person would make that conclusion I believed that the point of the video to a certain extent
Ok, I understand this is months old but the whole time I was saying to myself. Flip. It. Over.
I'm glad I'm not the only one.
If the companies who made these products watched this they could actually get some really good constructive criticism on how to improve their product overall.
I believe he is holding the watermelon slicer upside down and what he is cutting it with is just supposed to grip the slices out.
I was thinking the same.
Exactly
I've seen people try it that way it still doesn't cut properly
First off, good video. However, his redesign of the mandoline catch container would require the mandoline itself to then need redesigning. The odd shape of the one end is because the blade of the mandoline moves down so the middle has to be cutout, but the sides extend because it still has to be long enough to brace against the mandoline so it doesn't wobble about.
When designing, function should always come before looks. You should watch something doing whatever it does from every angle before deciding you can make it work or look better.
I agree. He did well
If the second gadget could be used to make potato sheets I would get on asap for e unique version of scalloped potato
I don't see why it couldn't, you would just have to prep the potato (and there would be a bit of "waste" potato that could be used for other things)
@@duckhead014 I'm already looking for one. Where I live in Canada 🇨🇦 doesn't get free shipping from anywhere so I'm hoping to find one at Walmart or Canadian tire before ordering online.
@@duckhead014 It was designed to grip vegetables only at the far ends. So the potato would have to be large enough to reach both ends of the device.
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I've probably seen 10 people try those watermelon slicers and nobody had good luck. Even ones who used it correctly which Dan did not. But it's not an intuitive item for sure.
It's only useful if you make a watermelon salad/sangria and ... Scratch that, it's useless.
@@tomf3150 always a good use for ranch
The Left-Handed Oil Test reminds me of when I was working in a kitchen and there was a trainer that was left-handed. She didn't realize she should let people know before showing them how to do things, and people struggled so much until I said something
Welcome to every day life for being a left handed person "oh just do what I do in reverse"
I'm pretty sure the reason the bin on the mandolin has that weird shape is to make sure the blade part has room when it moves down.
This may be the first of these videos that not only entertained and educated me, but legitimately sold me on a product. Mandolines give me all kinds of anxiety, but my knife skills aren't great, and that standing one looks incredible. Gonna have to look into getting one!
If I was redesigning the sheet slicer, I'd want the holder to have adjustable length to adjust to different length vegetables.
And the blade should probably be removable for cleaning and sharpening
This is a tool that I think could be designed well. Although I can live without vegetable sheets quite comfortably.
“But never ketchup, because it’s a hotdog” EXCUSE ME?!? KETCHUP IS GODLY MUSTARD IS LITERAL HELL IT’S DISGUSTING 0/10
“Maybe they designed it in the winter when they couldn’t find any watermelon” 😭😭😭 pls he really is something else
He actually used the gadget backwards lol
@@funforall9741 Kurt Cobain used the shotgun backwards.
"But never ketchup, because it's a hot dog"
Who doesn't eat hot dogs with ketchup or both??
because ketchup is just straight up sugar and sugar doesn’t belong on a hot dog :^)
never ever thought I would have a problem related to anyform of PTSD .. but watching him using the mandoline slicer with no guard just made me just start to freak out as someone who sliced a chunk of his finger off before using one without the guard for it
I think if they added grooves below the bottom plate of the hot-dog slicer so that the blades could pass cleanly through would help it's usability
Will y'all ever make a compilation of the all-5 rated gadgets, like the moving blade?
I think it’s be a short one. Pretty sure this is the only one 🤷🏼♂️
You just getting practicing on the kitchen.
You just get to get 1/5, sure?
By 1/5... you need to keep going.
hasselback cutter, brought the hassle back
I once peeled the side of my thumb on a normal mandolin and I've been scared to use one ever since. So I'm pretty interested in buying this one!
Oh yeah I remember that sheet slicer from sorted food, it bit the hands of one of the guys over it sorted food before they even got it in front of the camera
Did he test the hot dog holder with a cooked or uncooked dog? I'd think a cooked dog would be softer and easier to cut, that looked uncooked/cold.
A grilled hot dog would be harder to cut since all you're doing is drying out the surface. Hot dogs come cooked.
If I'm not mistaken, the hot dog cutter is not intended to cut all the way through. After pressing it into the hot dog, it should be removed in a reverse manner. When the hot dog is cooked, the body curls up beautifully. Of course you can do the same with a kitchen knife. There are many other types of creative cutting you can do to hot dogs that expand when cooked, and greatly delight children!
I have it. I cooked the hot dog, it releases the grease and hard to get the pieces out. A tiny fork would help when eating it due to tiny pieces. More annoying than just eating a dog with a bun.
@a r I mean, you can literally cut a hotdog with a spoon.
Ketchup >>>>>> mustard. Sorry not sorry.
There should also be cleaning(dishwasher safe or not,how hard it is to clean)and price as criteria
That Moving blade mandolin would be perfect for my mother, she uses a regular mandolin often and something more safe I feel confedent she will enjoy this very well. I feel like she is going to love it for Christmas. Thank you Dan
I really look forward to these videos, Dan's vibes are immaculate
I agree that 4/5 of these are crap. My one observation on the good one is that if I (& likely many other ppl) were using the mandolin I wouldn't even bother with using the hopper. I'd just place the unit in a cake pan or on a cookie sheet & cut my whole batch of potatoes w/o having to empty the hopper after each one. The device seems steady enough that it isn't jumping around to allow slices/ fries to get under it & affect its' stability.
While I would seriously consider getting the vegetable slicer. I'd have given it 4 or 4.5 out of 5 stars because a traditional mandolin is easier to store. It won't fit into a drawer with your potato peeler and can opener and you have to make sure you keep all the parts together.
and it looks hard to wash! it looks time efficient for working moms and dads tho
It folds over and the plunger tucks away so, aside from the provided basket, it takes only as much space as a regular mandolin would seem to.
Do you have a link to it?
@@shahranhussain6037 wondering if these components are detachable for cleaning?
@@stanley19430 He did demonstrate that the tube the vegetables go through is detachable so it allows you to clean the blades.
Video was good, but he's using the melon cutter upside down when cutting. He's supposed to cut the middle slice first, turn the cutter around to pick it up, then turn it around again to cut the next slice and turn the cutter again around to pick that up... So I'd rate that 1/5.
I'm really impressed by how Mr. Dan explains every detail about the gadget that he's talking about.
May be before criticize things you will learn how to use it properly....? You can't use right angle in watermelon cutter cause you use it backwards
Is there a video of Dan putting himself to the test!? Like maybe some of his old designs or something... And if not, then WANT!
the shape of the catch bucket for the mandolin cant be changed to more snugly fit the frame. Those cutouts allow the mandolin's moving mechanism to move down past the container.
With a bit of practice you can also make those sheets with a knife. It works quite well with a Nakiri or Usuba knife. A filleting knife would also work good. You don't have to throw so much away and the knife is smaller and is more versatile
One hand plunging and one hand plunging.
"I'm redesigning the watermelon" 😂
Woah "never use ketchup" ? that's not a motto in my country, here we use EVERY SAUCE WITH *EVERYTHING* and *EVERY MEAT*
I own one of those mandoline slicers and I absolutely love it. It can be fiddly to wash up, but not obnoxiously so. I would definitely recommend!
I believe you used the watermellon tool the wrong way. you're holding it upside down, the part that cuts is only the string on the top. After cutting the watermellon with it, turn the tool around and use it as pincers to pull out a slice.
Even if the companies re-made the gadgets after Dan’s analysis Dan would still make a re-design
On the moving blade mandolin, he redesigned the tray. But from video 11:15 you can see it has this exact shape at the other end. Am I missing something? Could he have just turned the tray?
“And you can fill that with either ketchup or mustard! But never ketchup, because it’s a hot-dog!” Ugh! I love putting ketchup and mustard on hot-dogs! ^_^ I think it’s stupid that people think ketchup doesn’t belong on hot-dogs! >_< People should be able to eat foods however they want to eat them! :D
ikr! I actually hate mustard so I ONLY use ketchup on hot dogs and I was like WTF! when he said that, lol
I cannot imagine if he sees brazilian hot dogs 😂
Agreed. If you refuse to have ketchup on hotdogs, you're missing out. Also mayonnaise, but that goes alone.
Ketchup and relish is my go-to. I hate yellow mustard and mayonnaise.
a lot of: put the dog replace the dog cut the dog stop the dog (lol 😂🤣
Anyone have a link to the moving blade mandoline?
www.target.com/p/dash-safe-slice-mandoline-gray/-/A-79833689?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df_free_online&CPNG=Kitchen&adgroup=70-5
@@alexnielsen2770 Thank you!
@@RockShowVideos Not sure if you got that one by now. The one Dan is using is actually from the Brand "Once for All". You see already a design difference by the box to catch the stuff you cut.
Triggered me how he made the zucchini sheet which is usually used in sushi and was like "Start to roll it up, make some kind of zucchini lasagna"
I'm redesigning the watermelon so that should help!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 That's some next level criticism there👍🏼👍🏼
7:55 I would say to design in a fold out crank handle on this part instead of making it square or triangular. Or better yet, make it triangular WITH the fold out hand crank. That will give the best of both worlds. I say a fold out crank because it keeps it compact for storage and than it is not some separate piece to get lost over time. An example would be on some of the very long measuring tapes and the nicer chalk lines.
I’m with Alton Brown on “gadgets”. Nothing like a sharp knife and some practice…no gadgets needed.
I 100% agree. But in the extremely unlikely chance I start making sushi, I might want a vegetable sheet slicer. After a serious redesign of course.
I think it depends like that mandolin looks incredibly useful but something like a avocado slicer is dumb
While the ones in the video are bad examples a lot of them are for disabled people who would struggle with knives or other kitchen tasks
@@agapomis Thanks for reminding me that there are those of us who may not be able to do repetitive tasks like chopping. I still don’t think you need a hotdog cutter or melon slicer, but i can admit that things such as a mandolin can be helpful. Or a veggie slicer attachment on a kitchen aid…
Cheers!
I was watching the video from my home tab with the subs on. In my mind, this guy had a thick Russian accent. I’m so very disappointed. 😢
I watched other people use the watermelon tool differently tho.
"but never ketchup cause its a hotdog"
i absolutely despise mustard
Hotdog Slicer:
An egg slicer is more effective at cutting hotdogs than that device. 😕
Veggie Sheet Slicer:
Japanese house cooks have been doing this by hand for decades, if not centuries.
Even though I'm a professional cook I am terrified of a mandolin. This one I can watch others use. Lol
I have been using that watermelon cutter for years and it works great. He is holding it upside down.
It's a little embarrassing they published this video with him using it wrong.
@@codak29 It is a first impression, there is no instructive of how to use it so he has to figure it out. That is the soul of the video, lol
If the hot dog slicer was a scissor action it’s would make the hot dog slices uneven. I agree with the rest but the scissor action not a good idea
I am so happy every time I see there’s a new one of these. This guy is so wonderful.