How does a person rate a vegetable peeler?  Well, having used a few in my rather long life (knock on wood), there are a few things that I look for.  Some peelers shave off half the carrot with every stroke.  Others are so small and flimsy that I worry about missing the beet and seeing my blood in the sink.  I've had this one for many years and ordered another for my wife (and ladies - no she doesn't get upset when I buy her something in the kitchen.  At least she doesn't tell me she's upset and that's good enough for me).