The Kuhn Rikon Swiss Carbon Peeler is the peeler that professional cooks reach for and home cooks discover and never replace. The carbon steel blade is noticeably sharper than a stainless alternative out of the box, and the Y-style swivel design peels in thin, consistent layers with minimal waste - a meaningful difference if you peel volume or simply prefer to lose as little of a vegetable as possible.
The design allows for fast, smooth peeling in either direction and is especially efficient for larger quantities of produce. Many cooks who grew up with straight peelers find the Y-style easier to handle and more precise. At this price point it is affordable enough to replace rather than resharpen, though most users find them lasting well with basic care. The built-in potato eye remover handles that task cleanly.
What Customers Are Saying: Nine reviewers, universally positive. One calls it simply the cheapest and best peeler available. Another has owned the same model for years and describes it as hands down their favorite despite acknowledging it is lightweight and will rust if left wet - they would not switch. A third specifically values how thin a peel it produces, noting it is easier to clean than a longitudinal blade peeler and results in less waste. One reviewer buys extras to have backups rather than ever be without one. One honest note consistent across reviews: the carbon blade will rust if left wet, so dry it promptly after use.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry thoroughly after each use. Do not leave wet or soak - the carbon steel blade will rust. Replace the blade or the whole peeler when it dulls rather than attempting to sharpen it.
The design allows for fast, smooth peeling in either direction and is especially efficient for larger quantities of produce. Many cooks who grew up with straight peelers find the Y-style easier to handle and more precise. At this price point it is affordable enough to replace rather than resharpen, though most users find them lasting well with basic care. The built-in potato eye remover handles that task cleanly.
What Customers Are Saying: Nine reviewers, universally positive. One calls it simply the cheapest and best peeler available. Another has owned the same model for years and describes it as hands down their favorite despite acknowledging it is lightweight and will rust if left wet - they would not switch. A third specifically values how thin a peel it produces, noting it is easier to clean than a longitudinal blade peeler and results in less waste. One reviewer buys extras to have backups rather than ever be without one. One honest note consistent across reviews: the carbon blade will rust if left wet, so dry it promptly after use.
Care Instructions: Hand wash and dry thoroughly after each use. Do not leave wet or soak - the carbon steel blade will rust. Replace the blade or the whole peeler when it dulls rather than attempting to sharpen it.
- Brand: Kuhn Rikon
- Origin: Switzerland
- Material: Carbon Steel Blade
- Color: Red
- Design: Y-Style
- Feature: Built-In Potato Eye Remover
- Weight: 0.4 oz (12 g)
- Length: Approx 110 mm (4.25 in)
- Blade Width: Approx 50 mm (2 in)
Reviews
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I like this peelerPosted By: Stephen V Franco - verified customer
8 people found this review helpful
Much easier to take a thin peel than with a longitudinal blade peeler. I was raised by poor folks, so waste is anathemic to me. Easier to get the blade and blade bow clean as well.
Highly recommended.
8 people found this review helpful
Much easier to take a thin peel than with a longitudinal blade peeler. I was raised by poor folks, so waste is anathemic to me. Easier to get the blade and blade bow clean as well.
Highly recommended.
These are nice
A True Classic
Love these
Great Value
My favoritePosted By: Ray M - verified customer
9 people found this review helpful
It's light. It's a bit flimsy. It rusts. BUT...it's hands down my favorite peeler. I have tried so many others and I just don't have the speed or control that this little beauty gives me. There is a reason this is one of the top choices despite it's so called shortcomings. Buy 2 or 3 and enjoy prepping veggies again!
9 people found this review helpful
It's light. It's a bit flimsy. It rusts. BUT...it's hands down my favorite peeler. I have tried so many others and I just don't have the speed or control that this little beauty gives me. There is a reason this is one of the top choices despite it's so called shortcomings. Buy 2 or 3 and enjoy prepping veggies again!
Works really well for workPosted By: EJ - verified customer
9 people found this review helpful
Most of the guys at my work use these little peelers. They're cheap and sharp out of the box and once they get dull we just replace them with another. They do rust if you let them drip dry so just wipe them off when you're done with them before you put them back in your knife bag.
9 people found this review helpful
Most of the guys at my work use these little peelers. They're cheap and sharp out of the box and once they get dull we just replace them with another. They do rust if you let them drip dry so just wipe them off when you're done with them before you put them back in your knife bag.











