Advice on Potato Peelers

[Jules]

A totally unimportant question. As my potato peeler was dragging across the potatoes, I thought I’d ask here. Anyone have advice on potato/vegetable peelers.

Usually I buy Oxo brand, ~$13. Looking on Amazon they have peelers that are $25 and much more. One brand was suggested as never needing sharpening. I don’t believe that. And I sure don’t need anything to be aesthetically pleasing.

 

[Knight]

This one my wife bought many many years ago & it still as sharp as when bought.

Vegetable Fruit peeler for kitchen Potato Peeler Hand Sharp Stainless Steel Peelers

https://www.amazon.com/Vegetable-pe...sc=1&msclkid=643d0279adce1414d2376ba755d69543


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[Coconut]

Of course this is an important question. Everyone needs a good potato peeler.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

This one my wife bought many many years ago & it still as sharp as when bought.

Vegetable Fruit peeler for kitchen Potato Peeler Hand Sharp Stainless Steel Peelers

https://www.amazon.com/Vegetable-pe...sc=1&msclkid=643d0279adce1414d2376ba755d69543


$7.99
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It’s only $10 and from Canada.
Bonus.

 

[MarciKS]

I feel like the cheapest ones do a terrible job. I would be ok with a $13 one if it was sharp and worked nice. I feel $25 is too ridiculous.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I prefer the style in the middle along with a paring knife for potato eyes and a bit of cleanup.

Mine is an inexpensive $tore version, I only peel a few potatoes or carrots so quality isn’t too important.

If I did a lot of cooking I would probably buy this OXO three piece peeler set for around $30.00.

 

[Jules]

This one my wife bought many many years ago & it still as sharp as when bought.

Vegetable Fruit peeler for kitchen Potato Peeler Hand Sharp Stainless Steel Peelers

https://www.amazon.com/Vegetable-pe...sc=1&msclkid=643d0279adce1414d2376ba755d69543


$7.99
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$18.02 Canadian, plus import fees. One review thought it was the same as Oxo.

 

[Jules]

I prefer the style in the middle along with a paring knife for potato eyes and a bit of cleanup.

Mine is an inexpensive $tore version, I only peel a few potatoes or carrots so quality isn’t too important.

If I did a lot of cooking I would probably buy this OXO three piece peeler set for around $30.00.

I like the style on the left. I don’t peel many potatoes, mainly carrots. It’s probably what I’ll buy. I don’t want to spend a fortune, which it seems I could do if I wanted.

 

[Jules]

It’s only $10 and from Canada. Bonus.

Patti, I’m showing $18.02. If you’re seeing $10 this must be a case of Amazon charging by postal code or by a customer’s shopping habits.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Patti, I’m showing $18.02. If you’re seeing $10 this must be a case of Amazon charging by postal code or by a customer’s shopping habits.

Wow. I thought that was too good a deal to be true. It’s a nice looking peeler though.

 

[Messy]

This one my wife bought many many years ago & it still as sharp as when bought.

Vegetable Fruit peeler for kitchen Potato Peeler Hand Sharp Stainless Steel Peelers

https://www.amazon.com/Vegetable-pe...sc=1&msclkid=643d0279adce1414d2376ba755d69543


$7.99
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime
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Brand -BINGBING-

I have a similar one. It still works fantastic years later.

 

[Aunt Bea]

Patti, I’m showing $18.02. If you’re seeing $10 this must be a case of Amazon charging by postal code or by a customer’s shopping habits.

Check Temu but be careful to read and understand everything about the item before you buy.

 

[robin416]

I have an OXO. Had it for years. What I don't do is put it in the dishwasher.

The canadian one does look like an OXO.

@PeppermintPatty that is probably the exchange rate between the US and Canada.

 

[Jules]

I have an OXO. Had it for years. What I don't do is put it in the dishwasher.

Neither do I. The last time I replaced mine I wondered why I didn’t do it sooner. I can’t remember when that was.

 

[StarSong]

I peel a lot of carrots and cukes with my standard OXO peeler. Wish I could figure out how to sharpen it. (Hints would be appreciated.)

As it stands, I buy a new one every five years or so.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

I have an OXO. Had it for years. What I don't do is put it in the dishwasher.

The canadian one does look like an OXO.

@PeppermintPatty that is probably the exchange rate between the US and Canada.

No it’s not the exchange rate. It’s the actually cost. It’s actually up almost a dollar more today.

 

[Time Waits 4 No Man]

Anyone have advice on potato/vegetable peelers.

 

[Jules]

@PeppermintPatty Today my account is showing $15.20.


This has to be based on my postal code or they think I’m a sucker.

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Recommended uses for product	Fruit, Vegetable

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[Naturally]

Put me in the don't peel corner. Too many nutrients in the skins, not to take advantage of.
So I'm no help. Sorry.

 

[squatting dog]

Got a stainless one from Walmart a few years ago. 2 bucks. still works great. I see they're now $4.01.

 

[Jules]

Put me in the don't peel corner. Too many nutrients in the skins, not to take advantage of.
So I'm no help. Sorry.

I feel that way when potatoes are in season. Believe me, you’d want to peel the bag of potatoes I did this week. These are the dregs of the season. Lots of dark spots in them too. I rarely eat potatoes at this time of year.

 

[RuralKanuck]

Have not peeled a potato in many many years, waste it of time, possibly scrub if real dirty, cut out any bad bits and cook, and yes that goes for boiling em also after cutting up a little smaller ....
Best part of a spud is in the skins IMHO!

 

[PeppermintPatty]

@PeppermintPatty Today my account is showing $15.20.


This has to be based on my postal code or they think I’m a sucker.

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I don’t get it how they come up with the prices. I’m clueless.

 

[Jules]

I don’t get it . I live in the boonies so would expect it to cost much more.

If they think you’ll pay more, they’ll charge more.

Fooled them this time. I’m not buying from them.

 

[Naturally]

I feel that way when potatoes are in season. Believe me, you’d want to peel the bag of potatoes I did this week. These are the dregs of the season. Lots of dark spots in them too. I rarely eat potatoes at this time of year.

Well, I do have a peeler for those emergency situations.
It's similar to the one @squatting dog posted, just more rust LoL. Not stainless like his.
May actually have come from my grandmother's kitchen. I have some of her stuff.