11244200 Good Grips Citrus Peeler, Black

If you know your way around the kitchen, you appreciate sharp knives, because they make the job easier. Of course, you also know that if you are careless or don’t respect the danger posed by a sharp knife, you can pay a painful price for your inattention. This little gadget is cute and may lead some to forget that it is a sharp kitchen tool and fail to pay proper heed. There are several reviews by people who complain about the tool instead of realizing they are responsible for their folly. It is sharp and handles citrus rinds with ease. The zester component works well too. I used it to peel lemons to make oleo saccharem that I used in lemonade... incredible...! I’ve just started a batch with limes that will be a part of some epic Margaritas. My wife used the zester to make an Asian chicken dish pop lat week. I do note that it really takes just the skin of the fruit, leaving the pith behind. It doesn’t make for the thickness I prefer using in my Old Fashioned's, though, the goal is the oil in the skin, and this tool achieves that goal well, it is just not as visually pleasing as a thicker cut would be. If you are concerned by those reviews whining the product should be removed from the market because it is dangerous, a suggestion: Do a self-assessment of your own intelligence and kitchen experience and decide accordingly. And remember; half of all people are of below-average intelligence...

An amazing addition to everyone's kitchen. If you want or need a Guaranteed way of only taken the citrus rind peel off without any of the pith, this will be your absolutely perfect kitchen treasure. I use mine daily on lemons, limes and oranges. You can make curly cues place then in empty jars in your refrigerator to add them later to brighten up your meals. You can also peel off the rind and not have to worry about pith. I've made beautiful dessert garnishes with the wide rind peels and with the ribbon curly cues. Easy tool to use and clean. It fits perfectly in your hands. I've also put the curly cues in a jar and lightly poured honey over them, gently stirred the honey for a great pick me up for my grandchildren or a cup of tea with family and friends.

Fantastic citrus peeler and zester. I use mine for cocktails.

This works really well for removing the outer zest layer of lemons for limoncello without getting any of the pith. CAUTION: It is a bit awkward to use while trying to hold the lemon in a manner to keep your fingers away from the VERY sharp blade. The first time I used it I sliced a bit from from the tip of my thumb.

I make limoncello for friends and neighbors. I have used a recipe that requires peeling the lemon and removing the white pith under the peel. This is a time-consuming operation. If you don't remove the white pith, the limoncello has a bitter taste. Unlike a vegetable peeler, the citrus peeler takes off just the peel in strips - no pith! This has saved me a lot of time. OXO is known for well-designed products, and this is another example. Even the handle is quite comfortable to hold.

This a great little tool to add citrus peels to your cocktails. It also makes nice zests for drinks or cooking. It is very ergonomic and a perfect size to easily use. It feels well-built and cleaning after use has been a breeze.

This is a great product. But I must warn you to be careful, my first time using it, I got my finger in the way and let's just say, I ended up in urgent care! The sharpness is beyond razor sharp. So just please be careful.

I like this product, it's just not easy to peel with. I don't know if it was the fruit I was using, but I had to use extreme force and then accidentally cut myself under the nail with it. Do I now have PTSD from using this kitchen gadget? Yes. Is it a good kitchen essential? Yes. But so are knives, and all must proceed with caution.