Starfrit Feature Products 93013 Pro-Apple Peeler with Bonus Core Ejector and Slicer

This is an excellent peeler which peels an apple in less than 2 seconds. Was a bit doubtful about getting this as have previously used an apple peeler/corer/slicer and didn't really know if the corer bit would work well....it does! So all in all very satisfied and would recommend

I was a bit wary of this product when I read about it, but it really does work extremely well. It's easy to clean, and, unless you have a really deformed apple, gets all the skin off except for a small bit at the opposite end you start. The core slicer that comes with it finishes off the job by slicing the apple into eight (I think its eight) pieces and separates the center with the seeds from them. Trust me, this unit eliminates chance of hurting yourself with a paring knife by peeling apples by hand, and it is fast. You can peel an apple in like 5 seconds, try doing that with a knife! The only thing I suggest is after you have peeled the apple, before you core it, cut the part of the apple off (top or bottom) that still has peeling on it before you core it. The reason is if you core it with peeling on the bottom the core slicer sticks on the bottom and you have trouble pulling the core out of the core slicer and getting the apple pieces off the bottom (the peeling holds them in place). Other than that (and I gave you the solution to the problem), this is a super great product. I have probably gone through a 100 pounds of apples, and I am still using the original little razor that comes with the unit. They give you a spare, so you should be set for a long time. Although it is just plastic (there is no metal other than the razor part), I have not had any problems with the plastic (if you drop it on a hard surface, it may break, depending on how it hits the floor), and I guess there is always the possibility of the handle or other part snapping. Oh, the handle just pops on a gear unit, so it can come off, but if you are careful that almost never happens. Postscript: Fast forward a few months--the unit came with an apple corer which just cracked (it's only plastic around the metal circle). It lasted three years, but replacing it I have found to be challenging. I thought it was a 99 cent item. Guess again--10 bucks or more for a "good" one (or so reviewers say). One more point on the peeler; you can remove the 4 Phillips screws on the bottom of the unit to remove the bottom plastic piece to clean inside, and you can lubricate the gears (I used a dry silicone spray) to make it as good as new. It's been so long since I bought it, I can't find the extra razor blade for it, but it still cuts the apple easily and quickly, assuming you can turn the little crank (it isn't hard to turn). Really, this tool is really amazing.

Estaba un poco inseguro antes de comprar, pero tras usarlo un par de veces, he quedado enamorado de este juguetito. Debo de decir que en realidad lo compré para que mi hija de cinco años me ayudara a preparar manzanas para hacer jugos, pero acabé enamorándome yo del producto, pues pela una manzana en tres segundos. Además que es tan sencillo de usar, que literalmente un niño de cinco años la puede usar sin problemas. Claro, bajo supervisión de un adulto. A pesar de que viene con dos navajas de repuesto, quisiera saber si las navajitas se pueden adquirir por separado, o qué sucede con el artefacto cuando se queda sin filo. ¿A la basura?

Exactly as advertised! Easily peels an apple and easy to clean. Suctions onto smooth surface countertops is a bonus!

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