Swivel Peeler

Swivel Peeler
Swivel Peelers

This is why I don't own a paring knife. A swivel peeler peels much more easily, evenly and waaaaay faster. For any actual cutting my utility knife does just fine.

Of the two forms shown, I very greatly prefer the Y shaped draw knife form. It is much less fatiguing and more natural to hold than the traditional knife form. Most manufacturers now make both forms.

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Julienne Swivel Peeler

This device is very similar to a regular swivel peeler, except it has a row if vertical blades just behind the cutting blade which cut the "peel" into thin strips. This can be a fabulous time saver. You can use the thin strips as is or cut them crosswise for a very even chopped effect.

Use a regular swivel peeler to take off the skin. Then use the julienne peeler to shave the item down to nothing but shreds.

The photo example is from Oxo. I don't know what moron at Oxo thinks black is a proper color for kitchen equipment, but I see most of their stuff only in black these days.