Mandoline Slicer Wholesale Guide: Hand Guards, Blade Steel and 14 Models Compared

HEHUI is a China kitchenware manufacturer with our own factory since 2010. Models, materials and packing data below come from our 2026 product lists; prices are the starting prices for 100+ units shown on our product pages, and sets per m³ are worked out from each listed carton size.

Which mandoline and vegetable slicers are available?

Why should the hand guard come first?

A mandoline is the sharpest tool in most kitchen drawers, and cut fingers are the complaint that sinks listings. Buyers read reviews for three things: does the guard grip a short carrot or the last third of a potato, does the slicer stay put on the counter, and is there protection in the box. Our range covers the main guard designs:

• Press guard over a basin (1196, VT-073): you push the food down from above, and slices drop into the basin.
• Side-insert guard (1199 and 1200, VT-072 and VT-075): the blade inserts load from the side, and the guard holds the food while you slice.
• Guard with base box (6-blade slicer, VT-063): blades and guard store together, which also helps the unboxing photo.
• Gloves included (stainless multifunctional mandoline, VT-086): the strongest safety message for a premium listing.

Does the blade steel matter?

Most of our slicers use 420-grade stainless steel, which can be hardened for a keen edge and keeps the price competitive. The 800 stainless slicer (VT-071) uses 304 stainless steel, the more corrosion-resistant grade, a selling point for dishwasher-heavy markets. If your market requires food-contact test reports, mention it in your request, because the tested material must match your order.

Blister pack or color box?

Blister packs, as on the 7-piece hand-held set (A-011), are cheap, show the product on a peg hook and pack densely: about 339 sets per m³. Color boxes cost more but protect the blades in the post and give space for safety instructions and your brand. For online sales and single-parcel shipping, a box is usually the better choice; for supermarket peg displays, a blister pack wins.

Why does carton density change the landed cost?

Sea freight is charged by volume. The A-003 slicer packs about 610 sets per m³, the 15-piece cutting box set about 125, so the box set carries nearly five times the freight per unit. When two slicers sit at a similar unit price, compare sets per m³ before you decide. Our price factors guide explains the same effect for choppers.

Which slicer for which channel?

1. Promotions and add-on sales: A-003 or the 7-piece blister set, for the lowest price and densest cartons.
2. Supermarket shelf: the 1196 to 1200 hand-guard slicers, with a clear safety story on the box.
3. Amazon and online stores: the 6-blade slicer with base box or the 800 stainless slicer, compact and easy to photograph.
4. Premium and gift: the stainless multifunctional mandoline with gloves.

Stock items have no minimum, so you can test two or three slicers in one order. A logo, custom colors or a retail box start from 100 units per model; outside peak season we send drawings within 3 days and samples within 7 days. For single-parcel orders, see our dropshipping guide, and for retail pricing context, our Amazon price comparison.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the hand guard matter so much on a mandoline slicer?

Because cut fingers are the most common complaint and return reason for mandolines. A guard that grips short vegetables firmly, a non-slip base and gloves in the box all reduce that risk. Choose the guard design first, then the blade count.

What is the cheapest mandoline slicer to stock?

Our single-blade slicer with a 4-row stand (A-003) starts at US$1.17 per set for 100+ units and packs 108 per carton, about 610 per cubic metre. It suits promotions and add-on sales rather than a premium listing.

Which slicer suits a premium Amazon listing?

The stainless steel multifunctional mandoline with gloves (VT-086, from US$11.95) or the 800 stainless slicer with 304 blades (VT-071, from US$5.13). Both look more substantial in photos and include safety features shoppers look for.

Can I mix slicer models in one order?

Yes. Stock items have no minimum. A logo, custom colors or a retail box start from 100 units per model.

Do you ship samples?

Yes. Outside peak season, samples ship within 7 days and design drawings for branded versions take 3 days.

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