This roundup was updated by Sharon Lehman, RDN, a passionate home cook who is also a registered dietitian. Since testing five of the peelers on this list, she keeps reaching for the Kuhn Rikon, which she found the most versatile of the bunch. If a vegetable peeler is a tool that you use infrequently, this might be more than you need, but if you want a variety of blades, this is a must-have set. Each peeler has its own clear safety cover to make sure blades aren’t exposed in storage. In general, we don’t recommend a swivel peeler, since they’re harder to use and don’t peel as well as Y-peelers. During the potato test, the Spring Chef Premium Swivel Vegetable Peeler had a useful scooper, but the pieces got caught easily in the blade. We also found that it was difficult to maneuver around curves. The lemon peel came off in small bits, with lots of pith.

Eyer: Do you want an integrated eyer for removing small blemishes and imperfections? While it's not an essential, it is a nice feature to have. This peeler was extremely smooth and was the fastest peeler we tested—we were able to peel a potato in one minute and 14 seconds. It peeled cleanly with very little resistance. We didn’t encounter any friction on the lemon rind and there was minimal pith. Replacement blades are included in the storage area at the base of the device. The peeler includes a 6-volt adapter, though it can also operate with batteries. This may be a worthwhile investment if you find yourself peeling a lot of potatoes at once. Fit your Piranha slicing board onto your Piranha Peeler and you now have a mini mandolin which is ideal for slicing your fruits and vegetables into even slices. Great for slicing carrots, onions, potatoes and much more – ideal for creating salads, soups, stews, casseroles and more. This classic, Swiss-design peeler offers a serrated swivel peeler that is adept at catching onto tough-to-penetrate skins (fuzzy, hard, or smooth), like tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and peaches. The serrated blade is also great for trimming tougher foods, like fresh asparagus and squash.Because it's serrated, it leaves behind very fine ridges on the item that you’re peeling, which provides extra grip on your food to prevent slipping. The imprint is so small, though, that you may not even notice.

Other peelers we tested

Handle: The best advice is to find a peeler that’s comfortable for you. Peeling is an inherently repetitive motion, so you want a tool that won’t cause fatigue or pain. One pro tip: Look for a non-slip handle regardless of which model or brand you choose. Despite its struggles during the parmesan and butternut squash tests, it thrived when used for potatoes and lemons. We also love that since it has a symmetrical design, it can be used by right- or left-handed users. Julienne peelers are also popular: They include a series of fixed blades that give you thin, uniform strips for salads, spring rolls, and garnishes. Whether straight or serrated, you want a blade that stays sharp. In addition, the experts in the GH Institute prefer a blade that swivels. A swivel blade allows you to peel vegetables with uneven surfaces (think celery root or ginger). Also look at how the blade connects to its holder — if the gap above the blade is narrow, the peeler can clog rather than release the peels with ease.

There are two main types of peeler that we focused on during testing: swivel and Y-peeler. A Y-peeler is shaped like, in essence, a Y in the handle, with the blade running across the top of the Y. A swivel peeler features a blade in a parallel line with the handle. We prefer a Y-peeler in general, as does Rubba, for better handling. During our testing, we found that this serrated blade was a little bulky, but its peeling performance was smooth. It wasn’t the fastest in our potato test—it took us two minutes and 22 seconds to peel the skin from a potato. We did note that it didn’t have an eye scooper for the potatoes, so you’ll have to remove those separately. When we peeled lemon rinds, the process was equally as smooth and yielded delicate slices with very little pith (the bitter white layer under the peel).Our products have gained international recognition and can be found in kitchens on every continent. We owe our global success to our presence on shopping TV channels worldwide, where our innovative solutions have captured the hearts of millions. The best vegetable peelers are just as safe as any other edged kitchen tool, but you’ll still want to be careful while using it since it does have a blade. “With any tool, it is important to be present and aware when using it,” Rubba says. “A brand new peeler can definitely cause some damage if you are not paying attention. Take your time, and for more cumbersome fruits and veggies, take off the skin in several layers or attempts.” You get three peelers in this set, so you can hand the extras off to your kitchen helpers to make your cooking process go even faster. The shandles are plastic, while the blade is made of carbon steel, so while it can be washed in the dishwasher, it’s encouraged to hand wash the peeler instead and dry it thoroughly. We love that it’s easy to clean and dishwasher safe, with a hanging hole in the handle for straightforward storage on a hook. While it's not the cheapest peeler on the market, most reviewers felt that it was worth paying a few pounds extra for the quality of the OXO Good Grips range. For peace of mind, it also comes with an OXO Better Guarantee so you can have it repaired or replaced by the brand without question. Pros Style: Manual vegetable peelers generally come in one of two styles: A straight peeler, which features a blade that’s in line with the handle, or a Y-peeler, which is shaped like a Y with the blade across the top. They’re both effective means of peeling, but some experts find that straight peelers are suited to everyday peeling, like carrots, and Y-peelers provide more control and leverage with larger items, like squash. If possible, test one of each kind to decide which is more comfortable.