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.

This is very sharp, so it works well. Blade rusts slightly between uses. Handle is adequate, but not superior in material or design.

I've used this peeler almost daily for six years, and it is still extremely sharp. No rust, either! The thing is, this is not stainless steel, it's carbon steel. Carbon steel rusts in contact with water. You absolutely cannot let it sit in water, and do not put it in the dishwasher under any circumstances. Wash and dry it after every use. Or if you're like me, rinse it and let it sit and dry on the counter before washing it and drying it. If you chuck it into your sink or dishwasher and let it sit with water on it, it's going to rust quickly. Take care of it properly and it will last a long, long time.

Light weight, sharp, does an amazing job.

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.