peeler

A peeler (vegetable scraper) is a kitchen tool consisting of a metal blade with a slot with a sharp edge attached to a handle, used to remove the outer layer (the "skin" or "peel") of some vegetables such as potatoes, broccoli stalks, and carrots, and fruits such as apples and pears. A paring knife may also be used to peel vegetables. The blade of a peeler has a slot with one side sharpened; the other side of the slot prevents the blade from cutting too far into the vegetable.

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  1. Yorky

    Potato Peeler

    I've had my current potato peeler for around 18 years. And it's never been sharpened. My chef's knives are sharpened probably before ever third use unless cutting meat then they are sharpened every time. Why is it that my potato peeler doesn't appear to ever need sharpening?
  2. Morning Glory

    What type of vegetable peeler do you use?

    When I was a kid my Mum & Dad always used this type of peeler: In fact, I'm not sure there was any other type available. Much later I came across the 'swivel' type which I didn't much like. Finally I discovered the Y shaped peeler. I don't think they were even available in the UK when I...
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