- Sharp stainless steel blade peels easily.
- Handle is comfortable, even during repetitive action of peeling.
- Built-in potato eyer.
- Color: Black, Material: Plastic.
- Package Contents: 1-Piece Peeler.
Product Description
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Named for its shape, the Oxo Good Grips Y Peeler features a
sharp stainless steel blade that glides through even the toughest
fruit and vegetable skins with ease. The soft, comfortable handle
cushions your hand as you peel and is non-slip, even when your
hands are wet.
From the Manufacturer
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OXO's Peelers – An a-peel-ing alternative
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The Swivel Peeler was the first of over 800 OXO tools introduced
since 1990. OXO's founder was inspired to create a better
functioning, more comfortable alternative to the traditional
metal peeler after watching his wife struggle while peeling
apples for a tart.
OXO's line of peelers includes options for all kinds of
preferences, including the original Swivel Peeler, a Y-Peeler, a
Serrated Peeler and a Julienne Peeler.
OXO 3 Piece Peeler Set
Fun Fact:
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OXO's iconic Swivel Peeler has found a home in the permanent
collections of museums all over the world, including New York
City's Museum of Modern Art. Next time, tell your friends you own
a bona-fide museum piece!
Problems Identified
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* Small, uncomfortable handles hurt users' hands during
repetitive tasks and require strength to grip; Handles do not
flex for comfort
* Materials used are slippery, especially when wet
* Inefficient blades with poor cutting angles and sharpness cut
into edible parts of fruits and vegetables, resulting in
significant waste
OXO Swivel Peeler
The Process
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* During development, designers literally watched people of all
ages and abilities (male & female, young & old, lefties &
righties and people with special needs) interact with the product
to identify precisely where on the handle users applied pressure
while peeling.
* The design team explored hundreds of different handles and
learned that a bicycle handle, with its large size and "grippy"
material, was a very effective jumping-off point for the Swivel
Peeler. Bicycle handles have to be sturdy enough to give riders a
significant a of control, a feature that was lacking in the
world of kitchen tools.
* While sourcing parts for the original Swivel Peeler, designers
worked with a blade manufacturer that was famous for creating
Samurai s. What better way to ensure the user would not have
to expend much effort when peeling a carrot, apple or potato?
OXO's Solutions
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* Large handle fits comfortably in hand and elliptical shape
keeps it from rotating; "Fins" on either side absorb pressure
while in use.
* Durable, rubberized material provides a cushioned, non-slip
grip and significant control, even when wet.
* Sharp blades are angled to remove only the minimum a of
peel necessary with little force
With the introduction of the Swivel Peeler, OXO set a new
standard by creating a wonderfully effective, attractive tool
that people of all ages and abilities were proud and eager to
use. Consumers everywhere were taken with the "roly-poly, pudgy
handles, " changing the look of kitchens the world over.
Ever wonder what makes an OXO product an "OXO Product"?
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OXO employees believe there are two rules that should guide
product development: First, every new product must deliver a
significant improvement over the status quo. Second, the
functionality should never be sacrificed to make the product more
attractive – above all it should work well.