Rosle Left-Handed Swivel Peeler

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Made by the German brand Rösle, this 7.5-inch swivel peeler mounts the blade for a left-handed pull, so it bites cleanly as the hand draws toward the body instead of fighting the stroke. The body is 18/10 stainless steel with a rounded handle and the brand's signature hanging loop, and it goes in the dishwasher without fuss.

It suits a left-handed cook who prepares vegetables often and wants a tool that lasts years rather than a throwaway. Fair warnings: it costs noticeably more than a supermarket peeler, the swivel head can loosen over long use, and like most swivel peelers it handles soft and medium produce better than hard-skinned squash.