Makes perfect matchstick vegetables for appetizers, garnishes or salads. Extra wide teeth produces perfect string cuts (1/8" or 3.125 mm) for sautéing, garnish, salads, etc. Fast and easy to use: no set-up! Ideal for julienning carrots, zucchini and potatoes. Comfortable, angled handle. Use the corner notches to secure the slicer on top of bowls. Fast and easy to use: No set up!. The ultra sharp, durable ceramic blade won't rust or brown foods. Included handguard holds food securely and protects fingers. Blade: advanced ceramic. Handguard: ABS plastic. Handle: ABS resin Dishwasher safe.