OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler
Best for: Best all-round vegetable peeler — a swivel-blade classic with a cushioned non-slip grip and built-in eye remover.
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Our review
Some products earn their reputation, and the OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler is one of them — more than 52,000 ratings at 4.8 stars make it one of the most-loved kitchen tools on Amazon. The magic is in two simple things. The sharp swivelling twin blade flexes and follows the contours of whatever you're peeling, so it glides through potato, apple, carrot and tough-skinned produce in long clean ribbons instead of skipping and gouging the way cheap peelers do. And the famous fat, soft, cushioned handle — the thing that made OXO's name — is designed for comfort and a non-slip grip even when your hands are wet, which matters when you're peeling pounds of potatoes. There's even a built-in potato-eye remover on the side. It's the cheap upgrade that makes a daily chore genuinely pleasant.
There isn't much to criticise, which is rare. The honest notes are small: like any blade it will eventually dull with years of heavy use, and because the blade isn't replaceable you simply buy another when that day comes (at twelve dollars, no hardship). It's a swivel peeler rather than a Y-peeler, so if you specifically prefer the Y-shape that's a matter of taste, and the handle can pick up the odd stain over time. For the overwhelming majority, it's simply the peeler you buy once and stop thinking about — the safe, obvious, do-it-right choice.
👍 Pros
- Swivel twin blade glides in clean ribbons, no gouging
- Iconic soft, fat, non-slip grip — comfortable even wet
- Built-in potato-eye remover
- Handles potatoes, apples, carrots and tough skins
- 52,000+ ratings at 4.8 stars — a true classic
👎 Cons
- Blade eventually dulls with years of heavy use
- Blade isn't replaceable — rebuy when it dulls
- Swivel style, not a Y-peeler (a matter of preference)
- Handle can pick up the odd stain over time
Specifications
| Type | Swivel-blade vegetable peeler |
|---|---|
| Mechanism | Flexible swivelling twin blade follows produce contours |
| Handle | Soft, cushioned, non-slip even with wet hands |
| Extra | Built-in potato-eye remover |
| Care | Dishwasher safe; blade not replaceable |
| Brand / Price | OXO Good Grips, ~$12 |
FAQ
Is it a Y-peeler or a swivel peeler?
It's a swivel (straight) peeler with a flexible twin blade. If you specifically prefer the Y-shape that's down to personal taste, but the swivel is the all-round classic.
Will the grip slip with wet hands?
No — the soft, oversized, non-slip handle is the whole reason OXO is famous; it stays comfortable and secure even when your hands are wet.
Does the blade stay sharp?
It's sharp out of the box and stays that way for years of normal use. The blade isn't replaceable, so when it eventually dulls you simply buy another — it's only about twelve dollars.
Can it peel more than potatoes?
Yes — the flexible swivel blade handles apples, carrots, cucumbers and other tough-skinned produce, and there's a built-in eye remover for blemishes.
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