"Peeler" is indispensable for speedy preparation of vegetables. It's hard to break, so once you buy it, you don't have a chance to change it, but does it make a big difference depending on the product?

The author was considering replacing the peeler that he had been using for many years. This time, we will compare 4 items of stainless steel peelers from popular stores and brands. All items are under 1,000 yen, but there is a considerable difference in usability!

Lineup introduction

We prepared 100-yen (ceria) "stainless simple peeler" (108 yen), MUJI "skinning" (790 yen), Nitori's "stainless peeler (with non-slip)" (399 yen), and Kai's Four types of "curve peeler" (820 yen). All the items up to the handle are made of stainless steel so that there is no difference in the design. * All prices include tax







With these, we will devote ourselves to carrots, radishes, and potatoes. Since the author is left-handed, I am verifying with my left hand as it is so that I can use it with my usual power.

Kai & Nitori are surprisingly light!

Kai wins overwhelmingly when peeling. The work is fun and smooth, as if you were just stroking the surface of the vegetables. The only curved blade is used, and even round potatoes can be stably peeled.


In addition, Nitori also has a great fight! It was a light response that was almost the same as Kai.


On the other hand, MUJI and 100-yen have a stronger sense of resistance than the two. There is no problem if you peel one or two, but if you peel a lot, you will get tired.

Don't miss the thinness of the shaving

When the radish was peeled off, its thinness became noticeable. Again, Kai and Nitori were thin enough to show through, while MUJI and Hundred yen store were a little thicker. However, the difference is only a few millimeters, so I wonder if there is any problem as a peeler.



It should be noted that the area can be covered at one time, but it is difficult to attach it because the size of the vegetables, how to apply them, and the amount of force applied vary.

MUJI fits in your hand

Since the part to be gripped is a hard metal, the fit to the hand is also a concern. The one that came to me the most was MUJI . The edgeless form, the width when gripped, and the smooth surface processing fit in your hand anyway. Similarly, Kai has a rounded shape and feels good. On the other hand, Nitori has a non-slip feature, but if you hold it firmly, the corners will be noticeable.

Options are almost the same

“Sprouting” helps when peeling potatoes. This is installed in all but Hundred yen stores, and the impression that there is not much difference in usability. I'm glad that it is attached to both sides regardless of the effect.

Conclusion: Nitori's cospa is amazing

So, overall, I would like to call it "Kai's mark of a knife", but I wonder if Nitori's good cost performance, which has almost the same peeling comfort at less than half the price, is also commendable!

It should be noted that the peeler's role of "peeling" is fully fulfilled, and it has not been verified over the long term, so it is for reference only. Even so, it's strange that just having an easy-to-use peeler makes you want to cook something different than usual.