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Travis Boone is the Research Editor at GrateKit, covering graters, grill grates and kitchen prep tools. He builds each guide from manufacturer specifications, UK and US retailer listings and reports from named independent testers, and ties each fact to its source. GrateKit does not test products in-house, so his guides focus on what can be checked: blade types, materials, dimensions, cleaning and storage. Travis Boone is a pen name used by GrateKit's editorial team.

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Rotary Cheese Slicer

A guide to rotary cheese slicers for UK kitchens: suction bases, safety features and what to look for when choosing the right tool.

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Börner Mandoline Slicer V5

Is the Börner V5 the right mandoline for UK kitchens? Its 4 cutting modes, its safety holder and how it compares with rival mandolines.

OVENTE 7-in-1 vegetable chopper and mandoline — lifestyle photo showing OVENTE Vegetable Chopper and in use

OVENTE 7-in-1 Vegetable Chopper and Mandoline Slicer

Is the OVENTE 7-in-1 chopper right for onion prep? Its glove system and 7 blades, and whether it suits UK cooks better than single-function tools.

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Japanese Mandoline Slicer

Reviewing the Japanese mandoline slicer for UK kitchens. See how the safety guard handles onions and if it shreds cabbage better than standard slicers.

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Borner by Reston Lloyd Food Safety Holder Review

Is the Börner by Reston Lloyd food safety holder worth it? Its grip design and safety features, and whether it suits your UK kitchen.

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Best Mandoline Slicer UK

Find the safest mandoline slicer for UK home cooks. We compare blade types, safety guards, and cleaning ease to help you cut with confidence.

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Adjustable Mandoline Slicer Review: Precision, Safety

Reviewing the safest adjustable mandoline slicers for UK kitchens. Focus on V-blade durability, container safety, and precise julienne cuts.

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Oneida Good Cook Box Grater Review

Is the Oneida Good Cook box grater worth it? Its lid storage, its grating surfaces and which foods each side is for, for UK home cooks.

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Elite Gourmet Rotary Cheese Grater Review

The Elite Gourmet EFP593X rotary grater: its suction base, how it compares with OXO on paper, and who it suits for daily use.

Oster Bluemarine 9-inch box grater — lifestyle photo showing Oster Bluemarine 9-Inch 4-Sided in use

Oster Bluemarine 9-inch box grater

Is the Oster Bluemarine 9-inch grater worth it? Its grating surfaces, its size for UK cupboards, and who it suits.