Rating of the best peeling knives for 2022

The zest is the outermost colored layer of citrus fruits. Since ancient times, it has been in special demand among people, because it contains a lot of useful substances, and it tastes very pleasant. It is used in cooking, cosmetology, medicine. In cooking, it is added to pastries, meat and fish dishes, soups, salads, cold dishes, casseroles and sauces, drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic. In medicine, essential oils are used, which are in the upper layer of citrus fruits, it contains a large amount of vitamins, especially C, A, B.

With the development of progress, people began to come up with a variety of devices that would allow you to remove the zest, namely, only the upper slightly sour layer and not capture the lower layer of the peel, which has bitterness. Now peel knives are available to everyone, they are quite easy to buy in any store. They may differ in price, appearance, shape, color, material of manufacture, blade shape, color and size.

Types of knives

When choosing a knife for citrus fruits, it is necessary to decide for what purposes it is needed, for how long, and depending on this, give preference to the quality of the material and functional abilities.

Material

Material types of citrus knives:

• Plastic - have sharp, frequent teeth that allow you to quickly cut through the zest and separate it from the pulp. Most often they are made of safe materials, cheaper, you can buy at any store, and they are used only at home. Not strong, not flexible and often break.
• A single-layer stainless steel is the simplest and cheapest tool, most often which can be purchased at spontaneous markets or Aliexpress. They are made of non-hardened steel and are usually inexpensive, and they have a short service life, they can break, deform and quickly become dull during use.
• Ceramic - for example, from silver-gray Zr metal (plastic zirconium, resistant to corrosion) - are very popular among housewives, they are not expensive, durable, do not retain aromas, and do not require sharpening for a long time. They are also resistant to corrosion and oxidation.
• Made of stainless chromium steel, alloyed or with the addition of vanadium.Such cesters and pillers are of better quality, they are strong, do not rust, almost do not bend, do not dull for a long time and tolerate temperature changes.
• From carbon alloys, Damascus steel with characteristic stripes-patterns. These are the best and highest quality tools, but their price is several times higher, and you can also buy them only in specialized stores. Such a tool is usually coated with a layer against corrosion and burning. It is they who are used by chefs with a reputation, it is thanks to them that you can make transparent plates and remove the top layer of the zest without affecting the bottom one. This knife will last a very long time, with almost no sharpening required.

Functions

Citrus knives are divided into two types according to their functions: for peeling and for peeling.

For peeling

Tools that will peel citrus fruits include:

1. A universal device is a knife of the usual elongated shape with a pointed end, a sharp blade, sometimes with a wavy edge. Easy enough to use, you can not only peel, peel, but also chop, chop fruits and vegetables. Compact, light in weight, there are options in the form of folding knives.
2. A universal cutter (almost every housewife has one) is a model with a wide, sharp blade, the tip of which is located at a certain angle to the handle. It is often used for large, thick-skinned citrus fruits, such as pomelo, grapefruit.
3. Grapefruit Knife: pear-shaped handle, blade small, thin, curved like a shark's fin. It copes well with the cleaning function, as it penetrates shallowly, but only removes the peel without touching the pulp.
4. The peeler, the easiest to use, with a small straight or triangular blade, perfectly peels. Often such products have additional functions, such as dividing into slices and removing seeds from the pulp.
5. Plastic citrus knife with a thumb ring - designed only for peeling, a small blade does not penetrate to the pulp. Very handy and easy to use tool.

For peeling

1. Stainless steel instrument with plastic or silicone handle. In the form of a curved scoop, with five round cutting holes and a ring on the side and one side hole.
2. Knife - blade, sharp, durable, stainless steel, with anti-corrosion coating. The handle is often pear-shaped, made of plastic. Suitable for both peeling and peeling.
3. Cester (zester, karbovochny, for pattern cutting) a zest knife, most often used to decorate dishes with zest of various shapes and patterns, or for drinks. A small handle and a rectangular point with frequent teeth, can be of different shapes.
4. Piller, popularly a vegetable peeler. It removes the zest well, both the topmost layer and the entire peel. They can be of different shapes with several blades located in one or opposite directions.
5. Folding knives with multiple attachments for different functions, often made of higher quality steel, more expensive, easy to use and maintain, rarely need sharpening. They can serve both for peeling and peeling, as well as for preparing shavings of various sizes.

Knives from the best manufacturers

Gefu

A German company that manufactures premium products from high-quality durable steel with an anti-corrosion layer.The price category of such products is above average, you can buy mainly on specialized sites or in special stores.

Gefu Ceramo

Designed to remove the peel from citrus fruits such as orange, lemon, lime, sweetie, pomelo, mandarin, grapefruit, orange, clementine. Thanks to him, a beautiful large straw or small crumb is obtained. Device dimensions: 13.8×8.0x2.3 cm.

• made of stainless steel, high quality with antibacterial coating;
• the handle is comfortable, ergonomic, plastic does not slip;
• can be washed in a dishwasher;
• lightweight, weighing up to 60g;
• you can clean them and other fruits and vegetables;
• safe design.

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Gefu CERTO

Removes the zest in the form of a long thin straw and small crumbs, it all depends on the method of removal. Suitable for any citrus, any hardness. Dimensions: 15×2 cm.

• German quality, made of durable stainless steel materials with antibacterial coating;
• long service life, up to 20 years;
• ease of use;
• safe, you can involve children in the cleaning process;
• compact and versatile.

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Tescoma

The Czech company produces kitchen utensils from high quality and safe materials. Products and technologies of this company are patented and have many world and prestigious awards. The price category is medium and above average, they belong to the premium class segment.

 Tescoma PRESTO for lemon

5 small and sharp holes on the knife cut the citrus peel into small crumbs, which can be added to any dish. And the hole at the top of the blade helps to make straws from peel or curls. Dimensions: 18.5 × 5.5 × 1.6 cm. Weight up to 40 g.

• stainless steel, durable;
• plastic handle, curved flat shape, comfortable, non-slip while working with a hole for hanging;
• can be washed by hand and in the dishwasher;
• intended for zest only;
• construction is safe.

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 Tescoma GrandChef for lemon

Belongs to the vertical series, helps to remove a thin layer of zest in the form of chips and thin straws. Dimensions: 17×2.5cm. Weight: up to 35 g.

• stainless steel, durable;
• steel handle, round shape, comfortable length;
• there is a hole for hanging;
• suitable for washing in a dishwasher;
• used for peeling;
• safe to use.

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 BergHOFF

A Belgian company that manufactures household items, their product has a unique design, which is developed by an international design team. The company's goal is to make quality products at an affordable price, so peel knives can be found in the middle and above average price range.

 Berghoff Essentials peel remover

Made of stainless steel alloyed with chromium-molybdenum-vanadium. For greater convenience and weight to the product and additional design, the item has a forged neck. It contributes to better balance, and the additional recess makes it safer. Knife o Berghoff, high-quality, strong, does not rust, does not bend, does not require sharpening and perfectly tolerates temperature changes.

• high-quality stainless steel, alloyed;
• steel handle, forged, ergonomic;
• safe to use.

• not recommended to be washed in the dishwasher.

 

BergHOFF Neo reversible for citrus zester

The zester has two parts, consisting of 5 blades for peeling and one blade for removing a thick strip of straw or curl from citrus peel. Original design and unique product from BergHOFF from the Neo series. It has a non-slip soft comfortable handle made of plastic coated with silicone. The length of the gray-white knife is 20.5 cm.

• blades are made of stainless alloy steel;
• handle is ergonomic, non-slip, comfortable;
• can be washed in the dishwasher, but to extend the service life, it is better to wash by hand;
• used for peeling, making shavings and straws;
• safe product.

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Berghoff Leo

Universal knife, rectangular shape, suitable for both peeling and peeling citrus fruits, and you can also peel other vegetables and fruits and cut them into thin slices. Dimensions: 13x7x3 cm, color: beautiful, not bright, gray-mint.

• blade - stainless steel, reinforced with fiberglass and nylon;
• the blades are floating, which helps to maneuver well on the uneven surface of the crust;
• ergonomic, non-slip handle made of polypropylene;
• the product is safe.

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Kela

A German company, a manufacturer of kitchen utensils for over 115 years on the market, the KELA brand is distinguished by high quality products, safety, and environmental friendliness. They use the steel from which surgical instruments are made (steel 18/10), which means that microbes and bacteria do not remain on it. Also, the products have a non-stick coating and tolerate temperature extremes well.They also use food-grade durable plastic.

 

Kela Rondo - vegetable peeler

A universal device that peels the skin of any vegetables and fruits, and is also suitable for removing a thin layer, thanks to a floating head and a sharp blade made of durable high-quality steel. The vertical shape of the KELA RONDO peeler helps to separate the peel of lemon, orange and other citrus fruits in a thin and neat layer. Convenient handle length - 19 cm, with an additional hole for hanging.

• blade stainless steel;
• floating blades;
• metal handle with hanging loop;
• the product is safe.

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Kela Rondo - for zest

The Rondo series is made of stainless alloy steel, which does not oxidize, dull or absorb foreign odors. Dimensions: 16×2.5×2 cm.

• 5 sharp knife holes and 1 for straws of a larger diameter;
• metal handle with a hole for hanging;
• high-strength blade steel with anti-corrosion coating;
• The product is safe and can be used by children.

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Kuechenprofi

A German company that develops kitchen utensils for mass use at affordable prices while maintaining high quality and safe materials. The company was founded in 1923 and is still in demand among consumers, thanks to comfortable, beautiful and durable items with a wide range of products.

Kuechenprofi Parma

Instrument made of 18/10 stainless steel (high-carbon, corrosion-resistant, non-magnetic, contains titanium). This alloy is used for the production of medical instruments, has a high density, does not contain micropores, which helps not to accumulate dirt and germs.Sufficiently resistant to mechanical damage: scratches, chips. Does not oxidize, does not rust. The item is stylish gray chrome-plated, reliable, with a beautiful design. Item weight - 70 g, dimensions: 17.5 × 1.9 cm.

• can be washed by hand and in the dishwasher;
• light and easy to use;
• safe;
• service life is long up to 20 years.

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 Peeler Kuchenprofi Parma

Peeler multifunctional, ideally removes the peel, crust and zest layer, made of high quality stainless steel. Beautiful design, ergonomic comfortable handle. Dimensions: 22.2×2.6×1.9cm.

• can be washed under running water in cold or warm water and in a dishwasher;
• purpose is universal;
• easy to use;
• the blade is safe, follows the contours of the fetus;
• there is a loop for hanging;
• stylish design, gray color;
• long service life.

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 Kuchenprofi Parma Mobile peeler

Multi-purpose peeler in a new design, in the form of a triangle with durable blades that allow you to remove a very thin layer from the peels of lemons, oranges. Dimensions 18.1×6.1×2 cm.

• blades made of high-strength steel with anti-corrosion coating;
• the blade is long, allows you to remove the zest not only in the form of straws, crumbs, but also in thin slices
• suitable for washing in the dishwasher and by hand;
• has a universal purpose;
• there is a hook for hanging;
• new unique design, steel color;
• long service life and a 5-year warranty period.

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There are many different citrus knives on the market with one or more functions.But, it is better to choose those that have high-strength steel, a comfortable handle and are made from safe, environmentally friendly materials. Such items have a longer service life and are suitable for both home use and professional chefs.

Companies such as Gefu, Tescoma, BergHOFF, Kela, Kuchenprofi have been operating in the markets for a long time and can satisfy the demand of any consumer in different price segments. Their products are easy to purchase and available to the masses. And the quality of the goods is very high, the citrus knives of these companies can serve up to 20 years.