PanSpanOxo Julienne Peeler
Which julienne peeler should I choose for quick matchstick cuts without bringing out a mandoline?
For most home cooks, I’d choose the OXO Good Grips Julienne Peeler: its non-slip handle is comfortable for repetitive strokes, and its flip-top cover protects the blade in a drawer. It’s the clearest fit for turning carrots, cucumbers and zucchini into strips for slaw, salads and stir-fries. If you want a compact alternative with a blade guard, the Kuhn Rikon is the one I’d consider; the Joseph Joseph is a simpler option with an easy-grip handle.
#1 · OXO
OXO Good Grips Julienne Peeler | Stainless Steel Julienne Blade, Non-Slip Handle, Ideal for Garnishes, Zucchini Noodles, Slaw, Dishwasher Safe
Buy this for regular prep and a more comfortable grip, especially if you make zucchini noodles, slaw or salad strips often. The included flip-top blade cover is a useful detail for safer drawer storage.
#2 · Kuhn Rikon
Kuhn Rikon Family Y Peeler, Julienne Peeler for Vegetable Strips, Stainless Steel Blade, Vegetable Peeler for Garnish and Prep, Grey
Choose this if you want a compact julienne peeler with a blade guard and a grip designed for either hand. Its built-in potato-eye remover is handy if you like one tool for a little extra vegetable prep.
#3 · Joseph Joseph
Joseph Joseph Duo Easy-Grip Julienne Peeler, Vegetable Kitchen Peeler and Potato-Eye Remover, Dark Opal
Pick this for straightforward julienne cutting with an easy-grip design and a potato-eye remover. It’s the least compelling choice if covered blade storage is a priority, so I’d favor one of the guarded options for a busy utensil drawer.
Do you want a blade cover for safer drawer storage?
The OXO has a clear flip-top safety cover, while the Kuhn Rikon includes a blade guard. I’d choose the OXO for its combination of a cover and a non-slip handle, or the Kuhn Rikon if you prefer its compact form and ambidextrous grip. A cover helps when storing the tool, but it doesn’t make the blade safe to touch during prep.
Will you use it often or just occasionally?
For frequent salads, stir-fries and slaws, the OXO’s cushioned, non-slip handle is the one I’d reach for during repetitive peeling. For occasional garnish prep, the Kuhn Rikon or Joseph Joseph keeps the tool choice simple, and each includes a potato-eye remover. Whichever you choose, work on a stable cutting board and keep your fingertips behind the peeler’s path.
Are you planning to julienne hard root vegetables?
These are hand peelers for making strips, not heavy-duty tools for forcing through very dense produce. I wouldn’t use any of them on raw sweet potato: resistance can make the peeler catch and tempt you to push harder. Use a sharp knife or a sturdy mandoline with its hand guard for that job; for carrots and daikon, take controlled strokes and clear the teeth as needed.
How they compare
Which one is yours
OXO: Choose it for regular matchstick prep when a comfortable non-slip grip and a flip-top blade cover matter most.
Kuhn Rikon: Choose it for a compact guarded peeler that works for right- or left-handed users and adds a potato-eye remover.
Joseph Joseph: Choose it for occasional julienne cuts and an easy-grip tool with a potato-eye remover, when a blade guard is not your deciding factor.
Questions buyers ask
Does the OXO julienne peeler come with a safety cover?
Yes. Let the peeler dry before putting the cover on.
Which of these is the safest julienne peeler for drawer storage?
Both guarded options are preferable to leaving a blade exposed: the OXO has a flip-top cover, and the Kuhn Rikon has a blade guard. Keep the cover on whenever the peeler is loose in a drawer, and avoid reaching into a drawer blindly.
How do I keep a julienne peeler from jamming on daikon?
Use steady strokes and clear tangled strips from the teeth as soon as they build up. Rinse the blade or use a small brush, moving from the back of the blade toward the cutting edge rather than wiping across the teeth with your fingers.
Can I use a julienne peeler on raw sweet potato?
I wouldn’t: raw sweet potato is dense, and these hand peelers are better suited to less resistant vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers and zucchini. For a hard root vegetable, use a sharp knife or a sturdy mandoline with its hand guard instead of forcing the peeler.
Is the OXO julienne peeler dishwasher safe, and will the dishwasher dull it?
The OXO is dishwasher safe, but repeated contact with other utensils can damage its fine cutting teeth. Hand-wash and dry it when convenient, and keep the blade from knocking against other items in the dishwasher.
Does the OXO handle slip during use?
Its handle is designed to be non-slip and to cushion the hand during repetitive peeling. Keep your hands and the vegetable dry where possible, and slow down if the produce or your grip feels slippery.