My opinion, because I personally prefer the larger Deluxe size and I use a dishwasher: Three stars for the regular size aluminum version; down one for aluminum handle and one for regular size. Four stars for black handle, regular size. I rate the black handled Deluxe version as five stars. In spite of variable star rating, for various Rada peelers, the unobstructed high quality blade is superb. Read on.
The Amazon descriptions for the great (see other reviews) Rada vegetable peelers sometimes lack key information which, from the radacutlery dot com site, products page, is as follows. Pay attention to the model numbers; assume a smaller size if model number is not listed.
There are TWO peelers:
The Vegetable Peeler (Item #: R132 / W232) is blade 1 3/4", overall 7 1/4".
The Deluxe Vegetable Peeler (Item #: R141 / W241) is blade 2", overall 8 3/8".
There are TWO handles, one aluminum and one black dishwasher safe. This explains some of the differences in price between listings and some reviewer comments. In reviews, pay attention to the "This review is from:" line, because Amazon groups reviews, not making distinctions between aluminum handle and black handle reviews.
To make comparisons of all the peelers, search within Amazon for, simply, Rada Peeler. That gives you the aluminum peelers with the option to click on black handled version. But, if you click on black handle option you cannot review the item. If, however, you search "Rada peeler black" you can then review the black handled version.
If you have a dishwasher AND plan on cleaning your peeler in it, I'd stay away from the nice looking but impractical aluminum handle models, because aluminum reacts with dishwasher detergents, causing it to turn color and over time to look horrible (my opinion) compared to an original finish. If you hand wash the aluminum handled peeler (or knives), no problem. Other reviewers have mentioned the color change. My comments on aluminum and dishwashers is not based on the Rada product specifically; they are based on long, long experience with many different aluminum products in dishwashers.
I wish Rada would make an all stainless handle, but the black dishwasher safe handle models are quite fine. Buy two, one to give to a relative or friend; you'll like it enough to share it.
If you are considering getting some (highly rated) Rada knives, be sure to go to the products page of the company website to get the blade size dimensions which are not given for many knives listed via Amazon, yet which is key info for online purchasing, so you can compare to your knives currently in counter-top holders or your drawers. Buy black dishwasher safe handles!
I have bought every kind of peeler available & this is the best one I have ever had. I bought one for each of my kids for a stocking stuffer as mine seems to wander out of the kitchen drawer!
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Without a doubt, if you prepare vegetables in your cooking, you will enjoy using this tool. It is simply the best peeler I have ever used. Whether it be this larger size or it's smaller cousin, the Rada Vegetable peeler is a quality piece of kitchen equipment. I have two of each size.
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Well designed peeler works very quickly. Grip leaves something to be desired but it's easy to clean and the basic shape makes it easy to change hand position while you work. Way better to have a peeler that peels well instead of a peeler that feels good in your hand but doesn't get the peeling job done efficiently.
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Price is excellent for 2 of these. I gave one to my mother. Not quite as sturdy as most, but it's sharp and gets the job done quickly.
Bought this for my wife as a Christmas present. She's a big Blue Bird fan. The picture is really nice. Clear and crisp colors. Good size for just about anything in kitchen.
