Kuhn Rikon Corn Zipper

by Kuhn Rikon

Product Features

• Zip corn kernels cleanly and effortlessly off the cob with the Corn Zipper
• Made of high-quality stainless steel with a two-tone plastic handle in corn cob design
• Safer than using a knife; sharp teeth cut between kernels and cobs, removing several rows at once
• Dishwasher safe; blade protector included to protect blade and hands during storage
• Hole in handle for easy hanging; measures 6 inches long

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001UOCYLI
• Item model number: 2216
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,270 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #92 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Fruit & Vegetable Tools > Peelers

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy fresh, sweet corn in salads and other dishes more often. Zip kernels cleanly and effortlessly off the cob with the Kuhn Rikon Original Corn Zipper. Safer than using a knife, the Corn Zipper uses sharp teeth to cut between kernels and cobs, removing several rows at once. The Zipper head is made of high-quality stainless steel with a two-tone plastic handle in a whimsical corn cob design. Dishwasher safe, the Corn Zipper measures six inches long and has a hole in the handle for easy hanging and storage. A blade protector is included to protect the blade and hands during storage.

Product Description

Enjoy fresh, sweet corn in salads and other dishes more often. Zip kernels cleanly and effortlessly off the cob with the Kuhn Rikon Corn Zipper. Sharp teeth cut between kernels and cobs removing several rows at once. Safer than using a knife. Corn puddings with nothing but corn kernels and lots of butter baked until crusty on top are not far behind. The Zipper head is made of high quality stainless steel with a two-tone plastic handle is whimsical corn cob design Blade protector included to protect blade and hands during storage. Dishwasher safe.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent kitchen aid!, July 21, 2009

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Lisa Kearns "Mom of Four" (North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kuhn Rikon Corn Zipper (Kitchen)

I saw this corn zipper reviewed in Good Housekeeping, and decided to give it a try. I was a little put off by the price, which seems high for a glorified vegetable peeler, but I process a lot of corn from our garden and wanted a better way to do it. Free shipping from Amazon.com made it worth the gamble.

I received it yesterday and used it to de-kernel a dozen ears of corn from our garden. It worked like a charm! The kernels are neatly cut off into a waiting bowl, without any waste left on the cob. The zipper is rounded so it follows the curve of the cob better than a knife can.

It is extremely sharp on the cutting edge (obviously) so holding the corn safely and cutting away from your hand is very important. But I highly recommend this handy little tool to anyone who cuts corn off the cob for freezing or canning, or even just to serve fresh at dinner.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great little gadget., July 15, 2009

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Rupa van Gelder "ravage plunder" (Cloverdale, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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I saw this on display at Sur La Table and chuckled, thinking it was another ridiculous uni-tasker, as Alton Brown would call it. They had some corn to play with, so I couldn't resist and tried it out. I was impressed with how smooth and thorough it was at removing the nibs from the cob, but still thought, "Why? I can do that with a knife almost as fast and just as well." So I didn't buy it.

I thought about it later and realized that not everyone has taken knife skills classes, and not everyone WANTS to use a knife as often as they can. I decided to buy one as a gift for a friend who can't really manage corn on the cob, but loves fresh corn. She LOVED it and has thanked me every time we've spoken since I gave it to her. So yes, it's a great little gadget, for anyone who wants or needs such an item.

43 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars BEWARE OF BLADE WHEN YOU OPEN IT !!!!, April 20, 2010

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B. Pressey (Calif. United States) - See all my reviews
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I think the concept of this is great, but the design of the safety cap covering the blade is BAD and DANGEROUS !!!. I also pulled the guard off the blade using my thumb and forefinger. Didn't yank just pulled and ended up cutting the pad of my forefinger off. A hunk the size of a dime. Had to go to the ER and am still healing after a week. There is no other way to pull it off other than what I did. I'm a trained Chef and I've had courses in knife safety. I've never had such a bad cut with a knife in my life as I have with this device. I think that the safety guard should be bigger/longer and have a better way of removing it so that your fingers never come close to the blades. Beware of this issue....