Influencer Warns of Mandolin Dangers After Injury

Logan, a popular social media influencer known as @logagm, has gained significant attention for his videos showcasing how to eat an entire cucumber using a mandolin slicer. However, this seemingly simple kitchen tool has proven to be hazardous, as fellow influencer Bec Hardgrave recently discovered. With over 300,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok, Hardgrave shared her painful experience after slicing her finger while attempting to replicate Logan's method without using the safety guard that came with her new mandolin. In an interview with news.com.au, Hardgrave recounted her first-time experience with the mandolin, purchased from Kmart. She admitted to not realizing the importance of the safety guard until it was too late. “All of the videos I had seen go viral were of people using the mandolin just like I had, without the safety guard,” she explained. Her injury was severe enough that it could not be stitched, requiring regular redressing and monitoring for infection as it heals. In a video titled “trend gone wrong,” which has garnered 122,000 views, Hardgrave issued a warning to her followers about the dangers of using a mandolin. “Just don’t use a mandolin,” she advised, emphasizing the need for caution. The video has sparked a wave of comments from viewers sharing similar experiences, with one user calling the mandolin “the single most terrifying kitchen tool.” As the trend of using mandolins continues, the risks associated with them are becoming increasingly apparent.