OXO Good Grips Apple Corer and Divider

by OXO

• Lifted, nonslip handles keep hands above the cutting surface
• Rubber handles absorb pressure, putting less tension on hands
• Cores and evenly slices fruit with one maneuver
• Stainless-steel blades glide easily through fruit and tough skins
• Safe to use in dishwasher

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.1 x 2 inches ; 3.5 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: B00004OCKT
• Item model number: 32681
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (173 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #990 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #4 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Fruit & Vegetable Tools > Corers & Pitters > Corers

Product Description

Amazon.com

One second is all it takes to yield perfectly cut fruit slices with this tool by Oxo. Also a great tool for pears, the apple divider's soft, oversize rubber handles relieve and absorb the pressure from your hands for a nearly effortless cut. Positioned at an angle upward from the blade base, the handles ensure that hands and fingers have ample clearance from tabletops and cutting boards. Stainless steel makes the blades easy to clean and dishwasher-safe.

The Good Grips line features durable, nonslip, flexible handles on every product. Ergonomically designed to fit the palm comfortably and softly, the pressure-absorbing processed rubber handle puts less tension on the hands while still providing an outstanding grip. Made from the same material as dishwasher gaskets, the handles are slip-proof--wet or dry--as well as dishwasher-safe. Good Grips products are moderately priced and have won the Tylenol/Arthritis Foundation Design Award. --Laurie Notaro

Product Description

Core and slice apples and pears with ease with the OXO Good Grips Apple Divider. Soft, wide handles take the pressure off your hands, and sharp, stainless steel blades glide easily through fruit and yield perfect slices. The handles are raised to assure ample clearance between your hands and the table. The OXO Good Grips Apple Divider is perfect for pies, cobbler or preparing a simple snack.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

124 of 124 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I bought 3 different apple dividers; this one was best November 16, 2002

By A Customer

I recently needed to cut a mountain of apples for a party. I knew that not all apple dividers were created equal and I wanted to have the best one. So I went out and bought three different ones to test before the big day. I wasn't crazy about the OXO's looks (I preferred the sleek stainless steel model I found for triple the price at Williams Sonoma), but in terms of utility--and honestly what other criterion should an apple divider be rated on?--the OXO divider was hands down the best. It slices the apple into 8 slices rather than 12. The fact that it cuts fewer slices makes the divider easier to use. Also the center hole for the core was just slightly larger than on the other two models I tried and that made it so that I needed to do fewer touchups with the knife on the OXO sliced apples. Also, the greater ease of cutting made it easier to cut straight slices, rather than wavy, uneven ones. The rubber handles are good because if you must cut a lot of apples rather than just one, the slipperiness of the juice can become an issue.

63 of 63 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Durable, easy to use--apple consumption way up at out house! July 4, 2002

By David J. Gannon

I love this thing! It's durable, easy to use and clean, and it's offset design protects whatever surface you are using it on.

Since we bought it we now buy twice as many apples as we used to. The kids now snack on fresh apple more often and junk food less often. This alone has made this one of the best return to investment ratio products I've ever bought!

(My kids are middle-high scholl age--I'd be a ltiile carefuil with younger kids using it--the blades are sharper than they look.)

I just orderd a second one to keep at my office for quick & healthy afternoon snacks!

Frankly, I feel no home should be without one of these!

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes it easy! January 19, 2002

By RV Campbell

Daily use for months now without a problem. It works great on apples and pears, cuts them to 8 equal pieces. The blade side on mine is really sharp, best cleaned with a dish brush (I've cut myself a couple of times on it.) Can't say I'd recommend letting the kids use it. The only criticism I have is sometimes it's hard to remove the core at the center, but otherwise it works really well. In response to one of the other reviews: you should check to see if the stem and the flower end line up to minimize capturing some of the core in your slices. This is especially true if your fruit is somewhat odd shaped--you may have to line up your stroke.