Victorinox Rho 6-inch Vegetable Peeler

The Victorinox Rho peeler has a straight, double-edged blade in a light polypropylene handle, about 6 inches long. The double edge peels on both strokes, so long vegetables such as carrots and cucumbers come clean quickly.

The straight blade suits firm produce such as potatoes, apples and butternut squash. It also shaves thin ribbons of carrot or zucchini and curls from a block of chocolate.

Hold the food firmly and use long, even strokes away from the hand. Light pressure gives the thinnest peel and the least waste.

The light handle keeps the hand comfortable through a long session of prep, and the double edge means right- and left-handed cooks use it the same way.

For soft or slippery skins such as tomatoes and peaches, the Swiss Classic Dual Edge Peeler with a serrated swivel blade grips better. For detail work and blemishes, a Swiss Classic bird’s beak paring knife is the next tool. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide covers the paring knives that work beside it.