This attachment is so useful. I just used it for the first time in place of my mandoline. No more worrying about slicing my hand open to make homemade potato chips! Next up - grating my own cheddar cheese. Freshly grated cheese melts so much better because it doesn't have the anti-caking agents that the pre-shredded companies put on their products. do yourself a favor and purchase this item to go with your Ascent blender!