Branching out from its popular line of handheld kitchen tools, Oxo created a $70 mandoline that’s an improvement over lowerend slicers but more affordable than intimidating top-ofthe-line versions that cost upwards of $100. But while the product is one of Oxo’s most expensive offering, its plastic construction still feels a bit cheap.

BOTTOM LINE: Within its first five months on the market, the mandoline became the biggest Oxo earner in terms of revenue and one of the top 10 items in unit sales.