This mandoline is pretty much all plastic but it is really durable. I think that it held up well under the pressure used for slicing. I found it very sturdy. The thickness settings are consistent and accurate. I liked the four thickness options it came with. The slicing action is smooth and effortless. I found that the food holder part was not very useful. The holder works well when slicing harder items like potatoes but is awful if you are slicing softer things like tomatoes. I didn’t use it much but was super careful because the blades are incredibly sharp. Cleanup was easy, I rinsed it under the faucet and left it to dry on my dish rack. It's a nice size and storage was fairly simple as well. Doesn't take up too much room. Overall super pleased and would recommend!