A peeler is a kitchen tool used to remove the outer layer of some vegetables and fruits such as potatoes, carrots, and apples. It is a distinct type of kitchen knife consisting of a metal blade with a slot with a sharp edge attached to a handle. There are different types of peelers, including:
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Jonas peeler: A straight design with a pivoting blade attached to the end of an oblong metal loop handle, which is held like a knife. The blade has two edges to enable use in either direction, and by either hand.
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Y peeler or speed peeler: It has a blade perpendicular to its handle, a design closely resembling a safety razor. It is used with a similar action to a razor, shaving off skin in strips parallel to the handle. Most speed peelers have an eye gouger' beside the blade, a loop of metal used to dig out eyes and blemishes from a potato.
Peelers are also used to remove the outer skin of fruits such as lemons and oranges. In addition, the term "peeler" can also refer to a person or thing that peels, such as a crab that is about to shed its shell. However, this usage is less common than the kitchen tool.
