Kuhn Rikon Original Swiss Peeler

Very sharp and easy to handle. But pay attention to the note: this is not a stainless steel blade, it's carbon steel, which will rust if not washed and dried by hand. So not dishwasher safe. This item was ordered as a "add this item to tomorrows delivery" but was NOT in that order, so Amazon provided a replacement. A week later, the original has never shown up, only the replacement. I will never do an add-on item again.

It took some time for the review because honestly, how often do you use a peeler? And then I used this peeler. Now I'm peeling things just for the fun of it. The ergonomics are great (which would be true for every peeler of this type). It's not that the handle is so great (I'm sure OXO could make something more comfy). It's really because of the "Y" shape and the fact that you can easily peel toward yourself, or away. But that's all true for every peeler of this kind. What makes this peeler great is how SHARP it is. It takes amazingly thin peels off, leaving beautiful carrots, celery, etc. behind. And that makes it effortless. And if you want to use it to make thin-sliced carrots, zucch.s etc. you'll have the thinnest ribbons possible. I found myself not peeling vegetables, saying "all the good stuff is in the peel." But homestly, it was partly because peeling is a pain. But now, I peel (sometimes only remove some of the peel) because it's easy, precise, and it makes the textures of the veg. more interesting. At some point you're going to need a peeler. If I could have only one, this would be it.

This product came highly considered by NYT Wirecutter, but seems to be a highly defective design. While the peeler blade itself is fairly sharp and useful, the blade rusts immediately. It also has zero mass and does not provide a good hand feel. I would not recommend it in any way.

This peeler works great. I already had a cheap version I got free from BJ's that looks similar, so I was hesitant to buy, but it was recommended by ATK, so I went ahead and I am glad. This thing performs admirably. I made peeling several pounds of potatoes really easy, something the cheap one does not do. I have only peeled potatoes and carrots thus far, but I will no longer be too lazy to peel veggies for recipes as I used to, as using the cheap knock off or a paring knife could be tedious. In short, it works great and makes peeling a breeze. On a side note, do not put in the dishwasher. I did by accident, and after running it and cleaning it out the next day, I noticed the metal blade had rusted. Luckily, it was easy to clean off and is back to work. It is easy enough to clean without putting it in the dishwasher, so not really an issue. The blade is metal and the handle is plastic- and yet it works to perfection. It is a cheap tool and great time saver, so I definitely recommend.

Love these speed peelers, though I just realized I need to get more because this previous one got rusty pretty quick. That's on me for not taking better care of it. Good thing they are inexpensive.

It slices, it dices, it stirs, it fries. Just kidding. It peels, but it does it really well. The Swiss know what they're doing. Handle length is comfortable and appropriately sized for a range of hand sizes and the grip is firm/comfortable. The peeler took a few veggies worth of peeling to get used to the motion of peeling towards yourself. Previously, I had never used a Y-peeler. That said, I feel like the device is about as safe as a peeler can be. It's too soon to rate for longevity but the peeler feels like a quality kitchen utensil and I'm sure it will be around for a long time.

Really sharp and does the job with few swipes. Kuhn Rikon is always good quality.

Initially nice for the price, but it’s rusting after about two weeks. Don’t think I’ve even run it through the dishwasher yet, just rinse and air dry.

Es cómodo sostenerlo y se desliza suavemente cortando la piel de frutas y verduras. Un poco caro para mi gusto, pero me atrajo lo del acero suizo, espero que dure mucho tiempo afilado, para justificar el gasto.

I purchased 3 potato peelers in the hope that I would like one of them. I picked up the Kuhn Rikon, Chef'n PalmPeeler and OXO Good Grips Pro Swivel Peeler. The Kuhn Rikon is perfect, feels comfortable and peels great. OXO is my second favourite, it's sturdy but feels a little awkward to handle. The PalmPeeler, I can see the appeal but I don't think I have the peeling dexterity for it.

These are brilliant. They cut the thinnest peel I have ever managed and feel substantial, built to last. I previously owned some nearly the same from Lak*land which I thought I loved best, but their lighter handles always snap apart eventually, whereas these are made more heavily. The blade is super sharp, yesterday I used them for peeling peppers, which I used to laboriously flame burn, in the past, to relieve them of the bitter skin. The roasted peppers were delicious, and prepared in moments. It must be good to peel extra finely as the nutrients in fruit and veg are largely below the skin anyway. I am really happy to have found these and reading the positive reviews gave me confidence.

Got it last week. Used it a few times. Works fine but i thought the blade would be sharper. It is on par with my old one which is around 20 years old. Bit of a letdown but still nice for the price

Find peeling potatoes difficult since arthritis in fngers got worse. This peeler is brilliant, peeling now so easy, blade very sharp, and gives thin peel so no waste. Have had the same design before but not very good, this brand proves you need to choose well.