OXO Good Grips Julienne Peeler

by OXO

• Sharp, stainless steel blade easily creates julienne strips
• Clear, flip-top safety cover
• Contoured handle accommodates all grips
• Soft, non-slip handle
• Dishwasher safe

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 3 x 1.8 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• 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: B0000CCY1S
• Item model number: 1054751
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,803 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #22 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Fruit & Vegetable Tools > Peelers
  • #76 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Graters, Peelers & Slicers

Product Description

OXO's Peelers – An a-peel-ing alternative

The Swivel Peeler was the first of over 800 OXO tools introduced since 1990. OXO's founder was inspired to create a better functioning, more comfortable alternative to the traditional metal peeler after watching his wife struggle while peeling apples for a tart.

OXO's line of peelers includes options for all kinds of preferences, including the original Swivel Peeler, a Y-Peeler, a Serrated Peeler and a Julienne Peeler.

OXO 3 Piece Peeler Set

Fun Fact:

OXO's iconic Swivel Peeler has found a home in the permanent collections of museums all over the world, including New York City's Museum of Modern Art. Next time, tell your friends you own a bona-fide museum piece!

Problems Identified

• Small, uncomfortable handles hurt users' hands during repetitive tasks and require strength to grip; Handles do not flex for comfort
• Materials used are slippery, especially when wet
• Inefficient blades with poor cutting angles and sharpness cut into edible parts of fruits and vegetables, resulting in significant waste

OXO Swivel Peeler

The Process

• During development, designers literally watched people of all ages and abilities (male & female, young & old, lefties & righties and people with special needs) interact with the product to identify precisely where on the handle users applied pressure while peeling.
• The design team explored hundreds of different handles and learned that a bicycle handle, with its large size and "grippy" material, was a very effective jumping-off point for the Swivel Peeler. Bicycle handles have to be sturdy enough to give riders a significant amount of control, a feature that was lacking in the world of kitchen tools.
• While sourcing parts for the original Swivel Peeler, designers worked with a blade manufacturer that was famous for creating Samurai swords. What better way to ensure the user would not have to expend much effort when peeling a carrot, apple or potato?

OXO's Solutions

• Large handle fits comfortably in hand and elliptical shape keeps it from rotating; "Fins" on either side absorb pressure while in use.
• Durable, rubberized material provides a cushioned, non-slip grip and significant control, even when wet.
• Sharp blades are angled to remove only the minimum amount of peel necessary with little force

With the introduction of the Swivel Peeler, OXO set a new standard by creating a wonderfully effective, attractive tool that people of all ages and abilities were proud and eager to use. Consumers everywhere were taken with the "roly-poly, pudgy handles, " changing the look of kitchens the world over.

Ever wonder what makes an OXO product an "OXO Product"?

OXO employees believe there are two rules that should guide product development: First, every new product must deliver a significant improvement over the status quo. Second, the functionality should never be sacrificed to make the product more attractive – above all it should work well.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

66 of 68 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Saves me time January 26, 2008

By J. Hair

As a Chinese chef, I often julienne carrots for stir fry. This tool makes it so easy - in less than 15 seconds, i can julienne a large carrot.

Here's how you use:
Place peeled carrot flat on cutting board. Use a fork to stab one end of the carrot, hold to anchor carrot down. Now use the Oxo tool to cut long strips.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Not very durable February 14, 2008

By Q. Wang

I had used two of this tool. I found out after about 20 carrots, the teeth on the tools starts to become "soft", it is still sharp, but they can't hold up the up-straight position any longer.

34 of 39 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Broke the first time I used it! March 26, 2004

By N. Gilbert

I bought the Good Grips julienne peeler because it was a few dollars cheaper than Kuhn Rikon's. I tried it on potatoes, cheese, and cucumbers. By the time I was done, it had twisted some of its teeth. Also, it's really easy to nick your skin with this. I'm wondering if the Kuhn Rikon julienne peeler would be better -- if there's some added quality that comes with the higher price.