On 2018-09-29 12:48 PM, Pamela wrote:
> https://www.fastcompany.com/90239156...-of-the-vegeta
> ble-peeler-that-changed-the-world

Ye gods! There's nothing original about it! I obtained a side swivel
peeler in 1971. I lost it recently, possibly chucked out with the
peelings by mistake, and so had to buy another.

On Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 2:10:12 PM UTC-5, graham wrote:
>
> On 2018-09-29 12:48 PM, Pamela wrote:
>
> > https://www.fastcompany.com/90239156...-of-the-vegeta
> > ble-peeler-that-changed-the-world
>
> Ye gods! There's nothing original about it! I obtained a side swivel
> peeler in 1971. I lost it recently, possibly chucked out with the
> peelings by mistake, and so had to buy another.
>
I think it's 'original' in that it had a comfort grip vs. the old metal
handled peelers like shown in the article. I used the old metal type for
years, always wrapping a folded over paper towel around the handle for
comfort and a better grip. The paper towel was good about absorbing
potato starch which seemed to bother the skin on my hands when I had
many to peel.

On 9/29/2018 3:15 PM, wrote:
> On Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 2:10:12 PM UTC-5, graham wrote:
>>
>> On 2018-09-29 12:48 PM, Pamela wrote:
>>
>>> https://www.fastcompany.com/90239156...-of-the-vegeta
>>> ble-peeler-that-changed-the-world
>>
>> Ye gods! There's nothing original about it! I obtained a side swivel
>> peeler in 1971. I lost it recently, possibly chucked out with the
>> peelings by mistake, and so had to buy another.
>>
> I think it's 'original' in that it had a comfort grip vs. the old metal
> handled peelers like shown in the article. I used the old metal type for
> years, always wrapping a folded over paper towel around the handle for
> comfort and a better grip. The paper towel was good about absorbing
> potato starch which seemed to bother the skin on my hands when I had
> many to peel.
>
I still use a 20+ year old old style vegetable peeler. Metal handle,
two metal blades. Yes, the blades swivel a bit. Not that I peel many
vegetables these days. So far I don't need a comfort grip.

If you find something that works for you, why not?

Here's a drift. The first (very first) Oxo can opener I had was the
Swing-A-Way. It was the kind you screwed into the wall or a cabinet in
the kitchen. Usually hung on a cabinet near the sink. LOL It "swung
away" so it was handy but not intrusive. I haven't had one of those in
years.

I do like an OXO plain old hand-crank can opener. They do seem to last
forever. Just keep them clean and dry.

Jill

On Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 4:15:35 PM UTC-4, Jill McQuown wrote:
> On 9/29/2018 3:15 PM, wrote:
> > On Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 2:10:12 PM UTC-5, graham wrote:
> >>
> >> On 2018-09-29 12:48 PM, Pamela wrote:
> >>
> >>> https://www.fastcompany.com/90239156...-of-the-vegeta
> >>> ble-peeler-that-changed-the-world
> >>
> >> Ye gods! There's nothing original about it! I obtained a side swivel
> >> peeler in 1971. I lost it recently, possibly chucked out with the
> >> peelings by mistake, and so had to buy another.
> >>
> > I think it's 'original' in that it had a comfort grip vs. the old metal
> > handled peelers like shown in the article. I used the old metal type for
> > years, always wrapping a folded over paper towel around the handle for
> > comfort and a better grip. The paper towel was good about absorbing
> > potato starch which seemed to bother the skin on my hands when I had
> > many to peel.
> >
> I still use a 20+ year old old style vegetable peeler. Metal handle,
> two metal blades. Yes, the blades swivel a bit. Not that I peel many
> vegetables these days. So far I don't need a comfort grip.
>
> If you find something that works for you, why not?

My husband favors the comfort grip Oxo, so that's what we have. I'm
pretty indifferent; I rarely peel more than a single carrot.

> Here's a drift. The first (very first) Oxo can opener I had was the
> Swing-A-Way. It was the kind you screwed into the wall or a cabinet in
> the kitchen. Usually hung on a cabinet near the sink. LOL It "swung
> away" so it was handy but not intrusive. I haven't had one of those in
> years.
>
> I do like an OXO plain old hand-crank can opener. They do seem to last
> forever. Just keep them clean and dry.

I have the "large crank" (long-handle) Swing-A-Way. It's nice, except
that the handle is longer than most of the cans that I open, so I have
to put the can on the edge of the countertop. But the mechanical advantage
is great.

Cindy Hamilton