Vegetable Peelers

Some kitchen utensils don't seem all that special. But when you need them and they're not there, you realise how much work they actually save you in the kitchen. That's exactly how it is with the vegetable peeler! You've probably never thought: wow, a vegetable peeler is brilliant. But have you ever peeled carrots or potatoes with just a knife? Let's be honest: a good vegetable peeler is a real help in the kitchen and makes peeling all kinds of fruit and vegetables easier. And that's not all – unlike an ordinary knife, it makes sure that only the peel comes off, rather than half the vegetable ending up in the food waste bin. At kjøk, we've put together practical models that enrich your kitchen. Choose your favourite and make cooking even easier.

Because without a sharp blade, a vegetable peeler is no use at all – except for causing frustration while cooking. We want you to enjoy your time in the kitchen, even when it comes to peeling potatoes or carrots. That's why we offer vegetable peelers with a swivel blade made of robust stainless steel. Carrots, sweet potatoes or courgettes: they get through any peel and only ever remove what's necessary. The blade glides, so you only need to apply a little force. Thanks to the resilient material, these kitchen helpers are practical and dishwasher-safe – and, of course, rust-resistant. Unlike vegetable peelers with wooden handles, you can simply use the dishwasher and let it do the work while you enjoy the potatoes you peeled earlier with your meal.

'Small but mighty' really does apply to these kitchen tools, because there's more to the handle with its narrow blade than you might think. Of course, you can use it as a normal potato peeler. Thanks to the ergonomic handle and sharp blade, it makes sure you only remove the peel and not too much potato. But you can do much more with a modern vegetable peeler: use it to shape vegetables before you cook them further. Instead of laboriously cutting cucumber, courgette or carrot with a knife, you can simply slice many vegetables thinly with the peeler. Pan-fried, deep-fried or fresh and crunchy in a salad: the thin slices make for a special treat. There are also julienne peelers with teeth that cut vegetables into thin strips – for courgette spaghetti or carrot strips in coleslaw, for example.

… because it usually only takes care of the peeling. For chopping your ingredients further, you need more help – razor-sharp help. That's why, alongside our practical peelers, we also offer high-quality knives for your kitchen: from the small utility knife as an all-rounder and the distinctive Barbecue Knife to the garlic press – everything you need for preparing fruit and vegetables. First peel the potatoes with the vegetable peeler, then use the chef's knife to cut them into long chips. Put together razor-sharp combinations in our shop and make cooking even easier. Because let's be honest – a blunt blade is a real nuisance, whether on a cucumber peeler or a knife.

There's no one-size-fits-all vegetable peeler – that's why you'll find different models in our range. Which one is right for you depends on what you want to use it for. A classic potato or carrot peeler is elongated, with a handle and a narrow blade. It's simply designed and a great help when peeling. Potato peelers for left-handers usually have a double-edged blade, so they can be used from both sides. Models with a crosswise blade (Y-peelers) offer slightly different ergonomics. What matters here is what you prefer and how you like to hold your hand when peeling. If you want to cut fruit or vegetables into strips as well as peel them, the version with the crosswise blade gives you an advantage thanks to its position and makes cutting easier.

Although vegetable peelers sit unobtrusively in the kitchen drawer, there's much more to them than meets the eye. These little tools are real savers: while a knife takes off not only the apple's peel but some of the flesh too, these special peelers, with their narrow blade gap, offer plenty of saving potential – only as much as necessary is removed, just the peel. That leaves more of the fruit or vegetable for you to enjoy. And the peelings? You can simply put them in the food waste bin. Or, even cleverer: potato peelings in particular make excellent plant fertiliser. A slightly tastier alternative is turning them into spiced crisps. Carrot or celery peelings, by the way, also make an excellent base for a warming vegetable stock!