This has been the best peeler I have ever used. I had been so use to the $3.00 peelers, and how hard we had to work to peel potatoes and other veggies, that I had no idea there were better peelers out there. Took a chance and spent the extra money, and it is so worth it. This peeler glides effortlessly over some of the toughest vegetable skins. It is very sharp, and will cut through skin or nails if not careful.