KUHN RIKON 2771 Original Swiss Peeler, Purple Blue, Carbon Steel, Imports

This peeler works very well but feels kind of flimsy compared to my old OXO one.

It took some time for the review because honestly, how often do you use a peeler? And then I used this peeler. Now I'm peeling things just for the fun of it. The ergonomics are great (which would be true for every peeler of this type). It's not that the handle is so great (I'm sure OXO could make something more comfy). It's really because of the "Y" shape and the fact that you can easily peel toward yourself, or away. But that's all true for every peeler of this kind. What makes this peeler great is how SHARP it is. It takes amazingly thin peels off, leaving beautiful carrots, celery, etc. behind. And that makes it effortless. And if you want to use it to make thin-sliced carrots, zucch.s etc. you'll have the thinnest ribbons possible. I found myself not peeling vegetables, saying "all the good stuff is in the peel." But homestly, it was partly because peeling is a pain. But now, I peel (sometimes only remove some of the peel) because it's easy, precise, and it makes the textures of the veg. more interesting. At some point you're going to need a peeler. If I could have only one, this would be it.

Muy buen producto, cumple su función perfectamente.

It's a perfectly good and usable peeler. The blade is made of carbon steel and needs a bit more maintenance than stainless steel. Particularly, carbon steel can oxidize (rust) if left in water, and acidic compounds such as citrus juices or tomato sauces can speed up oxidation. However, carbon steel is harder than stainless steel and can stay sharp and functional longer than stainless steel. TL;DR — Maintain this peeler by giving it a good rinse and wipe clean after each use, storing it in a drawer, and it can stay sharp for a long time.

Great product, sharp, does as advertised!

This peeler is amazing. The carbon steel blade stays sharp and the tool for removing eyes works well. I recommend rinsing and drying with a paper towel if you don't immediately wash it as the carbon steel will rust quickly. The rust will wipe off and create a patina over time.