Lighthearted: Can you peel around a carrot in less than 8 strokes using one of these?

[Sgtmajormummy]

In my constant quest for ergonomics in the house (more like doing the minimum), I've come up against a problem. No matter what size, it takes me between 9 and 13 strokes of this knife

[Sgtmajormummy]

[Lweji]

Damn you, now I'll be counting strokes every single time I peel a carrot.


I suppose if you want less strokes you have to cut more deeply in, but a curved blade might help.

[Lweji]

We need to test one of these against the common straight peeler.

[00100001]

just don't peel the carrot.

I never do

[Sgtmajormummy]

That looks interesting Lweji. Amazon? Lakeland?

[Lweji]

www.amazon.ca/Joseph-Curve-Speedy-Peeler-Green/dp/B002WC05S6

Sadly unavailable.

Also, don't ask why it's Amazon Canada. I just searched for curved peelers.

[Lweji]

www.amazon.co.uk/Westmark-Swivel-Vegetable-Asparagus-Peeler/dp/B002WHRBL0/ref=sr_1_40?ie=UTF8&qid=1443210965&sr=8-40&keywords=curved%20peeler&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

Perhaps a tad over invested...

[Sgtmajormummy]

I have this one which is half way between a Y peeler and a swivel knife. It was a lucky find by DH and I will use it if my combi-knives are in the dishwasher.
It looks like curved blades are the way to go, though...

[Lweji]

My limited research of two carrots gives an average of 12.5, with a range of 12-13, using a Y peeler.

[Sgtmajormummy]

I'll add that to the spreadsheet, too. Off to bed now...

[BackforGood]

Since changing to the Y-shaped peeler (pictured on P1) about 4 years ago, I am STUNNED, I tell you, just stunned, how superior it is to the one I'd used for donkeys years (as pictured in the OP).
I use it for carrots, spuds, apples and it is revolutionary.
OP - step right away from that old fashioned on and you will be marvelled by the Y-shape one.
Peel (and wastage) SO much thinner. Job done SO much quicker.

[Sgtmajormummy]

Can I just make it clear? Picture 1 is a swivel peeler (same blade as a Y peeler) with a hollow handle to protect a knife blade. You can see it better in the third picture with the green rectangle.

My photography seems to have led people astray...

[00100001]

why peeeeeel??

[Qwebec]

No peeling here either

[Sgtmajormummy]

(Bumping on a Sunday!)

Some people peel, some don't. Whatever floats your boat.
Personally I do because we eat 80% of our carrots raw and there isn't the sterilisation process that comes with boiling.

So, anybody interested in joining the research to cheer up their Sunday lunch preparation?
[carrot]

[00100001]

indeed - but if you're looking for complete carrot peeling efficiency - don't peel :P

I never peel them raw or otherwise - never felt the need to "sterilise" a carrot

[Sgtmajormummy]

00100001 Is that efficiency or refusal?

[Lweji]

I'm surprised. I'd have thought you'd have written a programme to calculate the minimum number of strokes vs the type of peeler. And what would work best.
Regardless of whether you peel them or not.

[AgnesGrey]

I have a peeler like the one in your OP (but not a swiveler ) - I can honestly say a cotton bud would be more effective.

I am going to blatantly disregard your instruction and suggest a small stiff brush, because I honestly believe you will thank me.

[00100001]

Maybe it doesn't count as peeling efficiency as no peeling is occurring....

[BrendaandEddie]

Why do you need to tell us to be light hearted?
are you worried we might get angry over carrots?

[Lweji]

This is MN. People will manage to get angry over carrots.

[MsJuniper]

I know this is a bit off-topic, but I do struggle to peel a potato with a Y peeler without skinning myself.

Also, why are you peeling the top and bottom separately?

[Lweji]

I prefer knives for potatoes.

I think it's a problem with the peeler. With the Y peeler it's possible to go top to bottom, but you may be less able to control it with the straight one.