Messermeister Pro-Touch Fine Edge Swivel Y-Peeler, Black

I've had an Oxo (or 2!) for years, but it finally became clear it was time to replace them before either my girls or I hurt ourselves using dull peelers.I bought this peeler and two others. I'm writing this review for all three peelers, though the amount of stars is correct for the actual description above. Messermeister Pro Touch Fine Edge Swivel Peeler, Black  - 5 starsThis is my favorite peeler out of my four (including my old dull Oxo). I was EASILY able to peel just the zest (!) from a navel orange!!! No pith whatsoever!!Dunno what else there is to say about it that could beat that! :D The handle is about a half inch longer than the Firm Grip. Because of the shape up top (flares out), I'd still like at least another half inch. The grip isn't quite as comfortable as the Firm Grip. Yes, it's silicone, but it doesn't seem quite as "grip-y" or the silicone is thinner. Certainly the barrel itself is thinner than the Firm Grip. Grip-wise, the Firm Grip wins. BUT ... the Messermeister's peel is NOT serrated, and is smooth as butter because it's SO sharp! So, in my book, that wins! (even with my daily painful arthritis)The blade itself is 1-7/8 inch. It comes with a plastic cover with a small tab to protect yourself from getting cut while it's in your drawer. OXO SoftWorks Swivel Peeler  - 3 starsThis is the newer version of my old Oxo. The handle is about 1/2 inch longer, and it's shaped to give it a more comfortable grip. Of the three reviewed here, it has the longest handle by about an inch. The blade itself is substantially longer than all the others (including the old Oxo). It's 2-2/8 inches, and comes with a protective cover. I'm nervous about taking the cover on and off, but assume it would become easier with use.It gave the worst peel out of those reviewed here. It took off the most peel. It was the dullest of these three. I didn't compare it to my older Oxo, but I'd assume it was sharper. The Cutting Edge, Firm Grip, Serrated Peeler (Green)  - 4 starsI got the red version of this peeler. Don't know why I can't get to a link for it, but ..First, I have to say that this is the cheapest of the three peelers I bought by $3.This is the 2nd sharpest peeler of the 3 I bought. I think it's the serration that actually makes it feel less sharp - it catches at whatever you're peeling. I peeled -attempted to zest- a navel orange. While it peeled it with relative ease, it also took a fair amount of pith with the peel and I couldn't keep it from doing that (at least, without experience).I don't particularly like this peeler, but I think that's mostly my inexperience with a serrated peeler. I can't imagine the need for the serration (is that even a word?!). It feels a bit lethal to me because it's incredibly sharp and it feels as if the serrated edges get caught and that feels dangerous. BUT, if you like a serrated peeler, then I highly recommend this one! It's certainly sharp and the handle feels good in my hand. The handle is silicone with grips on all four sides (it's slightly squarish). What I don't like about the handle is I have smallish to average sized woman's hands and the handle feels a bit short in my hand. Another half inch to an inch of length would make it feel more comfortable.The blade is 1-7/8 inch. It doesn't come with a blade cover.

Kept reading the glowing reviews. Broke down and bought 2. One for my daughter, one for me. I'm the old fashioned metal hand held peeler kinda gal.Well lord almighty. It's so sharp I could shave my legs with it. Thank goodness it comes with a small plastic protector. You'd slice your finger open digging for it in a drawer. Now the protector is a bit tight/hard to get off. And I'm always thinking I'm going to 'break off' the slicing part when I try to take it off. But so far so good. Snapping it back on is a cinch so I don't know why it's so hard to get off?In any event, I have only peeled a potato so far. But I can tell by the 'peel' just how efficient and sharp this thing is. The peeling is 'different' from the peeling off the old fashioned one. It's thinner, cleaner. And it's like a hot knife through butter.I personally didn't have any problems with the shavings/peeling flying in the air or all over my hand. The little tip on the end did a fine job of gouging out the 'eyes'. I was worried about this because it's plastic and not metal, but it worked as desired. You just have to be a little more precise in digging out eyes or things because the plastic has a tendency not to 'grab' as well as the metal. It seems to want to slide a bit because of the 'juice' on the vegetable. But still a well made piece.I just can't believe how super sharp this thing is!! Highly recommend.UPDATE: I have now 'peeled' the thick stalks of fresh broccoli. You have to press down a BIT to get the "nubs" off the stalk. Because...it shaves/peels off such a thin layer of whatever you're peeling. Which is actually a better thing. It doesn't gouge out a hunk of "insides" along with the peeling. It leaves you with more of the inside of the vegetable. So pressing down a millimeter more is no big thing. Still love it!2nd UPDATE: Have now also peeled raw sweet potato's and numerous other vegetables. Sliced off the sweet potato skin like a hot knife through butter. Again, it didn't gouge out some of the inner potato along with the peeling. Just sliced off the thinnest outer layer. And the protector is now slipping off the peeler much easier than at first. I guess the plastic had to 'loosen' up a bit. Great product.

Great product have been after one of these for a while have used one at my sisters who lived in the States.Apparently you can peel a tomato but I've not tried yet.

I have had a few different versions of julienne style cutters. I put this one in my “stash” as I had others that were doing the job well. One day I couldn’t find my usual one and brought this out. Wow, this one is so much easier to use!! The others required quite a bit of force to draw through the carrot (or whatever vegetable you are using it on), but this one is way easier to use. The cutting blade is serrated, which reduces the “drag” of the cutting surface. This is my “go to” julienne peeler from now on.

The quality of construction seems excellent in this cutter, and it feels good in one's hand. It takes only slightly more pressure than peeling a vegetable, and for softer ones like zucchini, it takes no extra pressure at all. It's very easy and makes nice small julienne strips. They are a healthy addition to salads, soups, and sandwiches, and I now use them much more often and in a greater variety of dishes than I did before I bought this cutter.My suggestion for easier cutting, since the blade is so sharp, is to stand the vegetable on end and insert a regular thin knife into the center of it. (It works best with softer veggies, but it can be done with hard ones too.) Then, holding the knife vertically, use the other hand to cut with the peeler along the side of the vegetable. You can have as long or as short julienne slices as you wish; just make your vegetable piece longer or shorter according to the length of strip you want. Putting a knife in the center gives you a good hold and keeps your fingers away from the julienne cutter. It also allows you to cut closer to the core of the vegetable, so little is wasted.The other suggestion I have is that instead of re-using the plastic cover that comes with the gadget, which I think can pose a risk of cutting you as it's removed, just use a small strip of felt or some other fabric to wrap over the blade before storing it.I love this gadget and would recommend it highly! It's dishwasher-safe too.

When I started to follow Southeast Asian recipes, especially those emanating from Thailand and Vietnam, I realized I needed an easier method to julienne veggies than the painstaking knife work that maybe distinguishes the classic Euro chef from the home cook (me!). Why bother? This simple device is now my go-to when I'm digging into any SE Asian recipe and the results are fast and authentic. We didn't have something so easy as this in cooking class.

Of course, it does the job but I would give a few pieces of advice for safety, since this tool is really sharp:- If you are right-handed you will push away and (I suppose) you want to push in towards you if you are left-handed.- It would be good to wear a anti-cut glove on the hand holding the fruit or vegetable you are cutting.- Start with something easy like zucchini.You do not have to go straight through unless you want regular matchsticks, you can roll as you push to get curlier julienne. It feels safer that way too.