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Color: Blue
Kyocera's "Y" hand peeler is a favorite for fruits and vegetables. The double ceramic edge is second only to diamonds in sharpness and holds it's edge 10 times longer than stainless. A molded handle makes it easy to grip. You'll cut prep time and find that your peeler lasts through countless years of kitchen use. To clean, simply rinse the blade with warm water and pat dry. Blade: advanced ceramic. Dishwasher safe.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
26 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Black
I have a Kyocera ceramic chef's knife that I have been using for about 7 years as my primary kitchen knife and I've never had to sharpen it. It is almost as sharp now as the day I bought it. Needless to say, I love that knife. About two months ago, I found myself in need of a new peeler, and given my fondness for the Kyocera knife, decided to give this ceramic peeler a try. Sadly, it really is not the same class of utensil.
I use the peeler primarily for zesting citrus fruits for use in cocktails, and the ceramic blade handled that job reasonably well. The plastic channel zesters on either side of the blade (for making, say, a lemon twist) are basically worthless. I already had an OXO tool for that purpose, so no worries. But yesterday, after maybe 10 uses in 2 months, the plastic frame that holds the blade snapped into three pieces, rendering the whole thing useless. I'll be replacing it with the OXO Y-Peeler.
I use the peeler primarily for zesting citrus fruits for use in cocktails, and the ceramic blade handled that job reasonably well. The plastic channel zesters on either side of the blade (for making, say, a lemon twist) are basically worthless. I already had an OXO tool for that purpose, so no worries. But yesterday, after maybe 10 uses in 2 months, the plastic frame that holds the blade snapped into three pieces, rendering the whole thing useless. I'll be replacing it with the OXO Y-Peeler.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Alrian
Color Name:Black
I love this peeler for some vegetables; I hate it for others.
The sharp edge gets through the tough skins of butternut squash like nothing else I've ever used. It's pretty good for mangoes too. I don't much like it for carrots and cucumbers, as the peel tends to flip around and get caught back under the blade. I also don't like it for potatoes, as it's hard to use this peeler while drawing the blade away from my fingers. I either drop the spud or unconsciously rotate the blade until I find myself pulling towards my fingers instead of away. The blade is so sharp you don't even feel the cut at first...
I'd recommend this peeler if you need to peel large, round, tough skinned fruits and veggies. I'd stick with a conventional peeler for long, thin veggies and for all but the largest potatoes.
The sharp edge gets through the tough skins of butternut squash like nothing else I've ever used. It's pretty good for mangoes too. I don't much like it for carrots and cucumbers, as the peel tends to flip around and get caught back under the blade. I also don't like it for potatoes, as it's hard to use this peeler while drawing the blade away from my fingers. I either drop the spud or unconsciously rotate the blade until I find myself pulling towards my fingers instead of away. The blade is so sharp you don't even feel the cut at first...
I'd recommend this peeler if you need to peel large, round, tough skinned fruits and veggies. I'd stick with a conventional peeler for long, thin veggies and for all but the largest potatoes.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Red|Amazon Verified Purchase
I use this primarily for heavy duty peeling--things like sweet potatoes & yams, with heavy skins. On those, it does a truly superb job. For produce with thin peels--carrots, apples, regular potatoes and even cukes, it's overkill, taking too much of the product with the peel. I use a high-end stainless steel peeler for those.
Hand wash, cleaning the blade with an old toothbrush or a corner of one of the slightly gritty Mr. Clean type sponges. Don't put this in the dishwasher if you want to keep that razor-sharp ceramic blade at its best.
After five years, my original purchase is still going strong. This one was a gift, and while I noticed that the angle of the handle is slightly different when I used it at the recipient's house, I think it will give equally good service.
Hand wash, cleaning the blade with an old toothbrush or a corner of one of the slightly gritty Mr. Clean type sponges. Don't put this in the dishwasher if you want to keep that razor-sharp ceramic blade at its best.
After five years, my original purchase is still going strong. This one was a gift, and while I noticed that the angle of the handle is slightly different when I used it at the recipient's house, I think it will give equally good service.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By San
Color Name:Black
I've had this peeler for a few months now, and I'm quite happy with it. The blade is always sharp and won't rust, the handle is comfortable, and you don't need to use a lot of pressure to peel stuff. The loops at the sides make it easy to remove eyes and weird spots on vegetables.
The plastic of the handle isn't invincible - I bought the same peeler for my mother and it broke when she accidentally closed a drawer on it. She intends on getting the same peeler to replace it, though, so she really likes it too. (Her exact words were, "It makes the veggies look so clean!")
Overall, it's a nice peeler to have in the kitchen.
The plastic of the handle isn't invincible - I bought the same peeler for my mother and it broke when she accidentally closed a drawer on it. She intends on getting the same peeler to replace it, though, so she really likes it too. (Her exact words were, "It makes the veggies look so clean!")
Overall, it's a nice peeler to have in the kitchen.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By C. F. Marek
Color Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this item because of a review I saw in the local newspaper. I just can't get used to it because it is so lightweight. It does a good job, but peelings get stuck in the blade area frequently and have to be rinsed out. I honestly have been using my old OXO.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By R. Ma
Color Name:Red
the blade on my OXO swivel peeler was getting dull (had for 5-7 years). Considered getting replacement blades for OXO, but gave this a try...not impressed. Where the OXO would cut cleanly using a straight stroke, the kyocera would not cut on a straight stroke. Using a sheering stroke, it cut better, but not as well as the OXO, The true test was peeling a soft fruit like a kiwi or peach. It was very hard to peel with the kyocera, and very easy with the OXO.
Wanting to give this every chance, I thought there might be a difference between the handle design (pull versus push), so I snipped some of the plastic from the OXO handle to accept the kyocera blade - but no difference. I'm going back to OXO...
Wanting to give this every chance, I thought there might be a difference between the handle design (pull versus push), so I snipped some of the plastic from the OXO handle to accept the kyocera blade - but no difference. I'm going back to OXO...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Cindy Ann
Color Name:Orange|Amazon Verified Purchase
The ceramic edge peels even hard to peel veggies like Kohlrabi quickly and easily. I had trouble with my last ceramic peeler when it began spinning. this has a small stop on both sides to prevent that from happening.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By EFlyGuy
Color Name:Blue
Mine broke in the same way as described by others. Also, the blade housing had broken a while ago, I was able to glue that back together. It was a really great tool while it worked but weak design means I can't recommend it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Flawed design, poor construction
Where do I begin? The blade swivels way too much and doesn’t “grip” the skin of the vegetable/fruit. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Claudiu A. Salajan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent ceramic peeler
Not much to say here. The blade's sharp, it cuts straight, and the handle isn't fiddly or anything. Eyer could be sharper and larger though.
Published 1 month ago by Jason
5.0 out of 5 stars
perfect product w/quick shipping
I lost my last "y" shaped ceramic veggie peeler and if you have never had one then get one, you'll see that it's hard to live without it. The ease of use is awesome. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Carol Stevens
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great peeler
I prefer using a peeler like this, as it is much safer to use. They are also lightweight as well. While they do not hold up as long as a metal peeler, it is definitely worth it... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cathleen M Taylor-Schultz
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great, but delicate peeler.
The little nibs that hold this together are the weak point. The blade is amazing and this will peel almost anything. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Salvas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Solid product
Well build, solid product. Not the greatest thing ever but certainly perfect for every-day activities you'd encounter around your kitchen.
Published 2 months ago by B. Kasavana
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good for carrots
A few things to mention:
1. The handle is a vast improvement upon the old metal style that was used for decades or the large part of the 20th Century. Read more
1. The handle is a vast improvement upon the old metal style that was used for decades or the large part of the 20th Century. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Saari
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great tool!
I had purchased one of these kitchen gadgets about 6 years ago and it finally wore out, so I just replace it with 3 more. I Love it
Published 4 months ago by Jo Thackery
5.0 out of 5 stars
best Y peeler i ever had
i'm not one to write reviews but i enjoy peeling with this peeler. better than any stainless steel peeler i have had. smooth and easy.
Published 4 months ago by Seth Appel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous Peeler
This is the second peeler like this we have had. It is the best potato peeler I've ever used. It slices through the skin so easily and makes the job very fast.
Published 5 months ago by Judy Jones
