{"title":"Peelers \u0026 slicers","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePeelers \u0026amp; Slicers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quality peeler or slicer is one of those kitchen tools that makes an almost immediate impression. The difference between a cheap peeler with a dull blade and a well-made Japanese one is felt in the very first stroke — the Japanese version glides through the skin of a vegetable cleanly and effortlessly, removing exactly what needs to come off and nothing more. For anyone who cooks regularly, this is not a trivial upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese peelers typically use a ceramic or high-carbon stainless steel blade set at a precise angle for maximum efficiency. The Y-shaped peeler design, which is more common in Japan than the straight-handled European style, tends to be faster and more intuitive for most people once they get used to it. The blade runs across the ingredient rather than along it, which allows for a more natural wrist motion and faster peeling without the usual fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond standard vegetable peelers, the collection includes julienne peelers for producing thin strips of carrot, daikon or courgette — essential for salads, garnishes and many Japanese side dishes. Mandoline-style slicers allow for paper-thin cuts of cucumber, radish and other vegetables with consistent thickness that would be almost impossible to achieve with a knife alone. Decorative peelers that produce spiral or ribbon cuts are also available for those who want to add a visual element to their vegetable prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tools are particularly valuable for dishes like tsukemono pickles, where uniform thin slices are key, tempura where the vegetable pieces should be cut to a consistent size for even frying, and salads where julienned or spiralised vegetables create a completely different texture and presentation than simple chopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more in our subcategories:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/food-graters-and-zesters\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333; background: #f9f9f9; padding: 8px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid #eee; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraters \u0026amp; Zesters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-knives\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333; background: #f9f9f9; padding: 8px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid #eee; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese Knives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kitchen-utensils\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333; background: #f9f9f9; padding: 8px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid #eee; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll Kitchen Utensils\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f5f5; border: 1px solid #d3d3d3; padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 4px; margin-top: 10px; border-left: 5px solid #757575; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #212121; font-size: 14px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eOur recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for preparing \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tempura\"\u003etempura\u003c\/a\u003e vegetables or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tsukemono\"\u003etsukemono pickles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"corn-peeler","title":"Corn Peeler","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3f0; border-left: 4px solid #6d4c41; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-size: 16px; color: #4e342e; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eJapanese Corn Peeler | Efficient Kernel Remover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA serrated blade that strips corn kernels from the cob in one clean motion — ideal for chawanmushi, corn rice and salads.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #eee; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003eCorn kernel remover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #fff;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003e1 corn peeler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px; padding: 15px; background-color: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #6d4c41; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; font-size: 13px; color: #424242; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removes kernels quickly in a single downward stroke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimal Waste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision blade maximizes yield from each cob.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe \u0026amp; Easy:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-handed operation, safer than a knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits easily in a kitchen drawer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px; padding: 12px; background-color: #fdfaf9; border: 1px solid #efebe9; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #8d6e63; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e🧼 Care: Rinse immediately after use. Handle with care — blade is sharp.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 14px; font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003eBrowse also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-food-peelers-precision-peeling-with-ergonomic-design\"\u003eJapanese peelers and slicers\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kitchen-utensils\"\u003ekitchen utensils\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chawanmushi\"\u003echawanmushi tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amazon Rakuten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42784378912868,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/0753\/9812\/files\/p6.jpg?v=1708678408"},{"product_id":"cabbage-peeler","title":"Cabbage Peeler","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7f3f0; border-left: 4px solid #6d4c41; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-size: 16px; color: #4e342e; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eJapanese Cabbage Peeler | Super-Sharp Shredder Blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRazor-sharp blade engineered to shred cabbage into ultra-thin strips. Essential for \u003cstrong\u003etonkatsu\u003c\/strong\u003e garnish and okonomiyaki filling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #eee; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003eTonkatsu cabbage, okonomiyaki, coleslaw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #fff;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003e1 cabbage peeler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px; padding: 15px; background-color: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #6d4c41; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; font-size: 13px; color: #424242; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuper Sharp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glides through tough cabbage cores and leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces fatigue during repetitive shredding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Lightweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to store, light enough for one-handed use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px; padding: 12px; background-color: #fdfaf9; border: 1px solid #efebe9; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #8d6e63; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e🧼 Care: Rinse immediately. Blade is very sharp — handle with care. Dry before storing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 14px; font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003eBrowse also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-food-peelers-precision-peeling-with-ergonomic-design\"\u003eJapanese peelers and slicers\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tonkatsu\"\u003etonkatsu tools\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/okonomiyaki\"\u003eokonomiyaki tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amazon Rakuten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42784379109476,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/0753\/9812\/products\/japanesepeelers11.jpg?v=1708412052"},{"product_id":"japanese-slicer","title":"Vegetable slicer","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#e3f2fd; padding:14px 16px; border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Vegetable Slicer — Japanese mandoline-style slicer for producing uniform, paper-thin slices of vegetables for salads, pickles, and garnishes. Adjustable thickness settings for different cuts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px; padding:12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:18px; font-size:13px; color:#424242; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfectly uniform slices\u003c\/strong\u003e — essential for tsukemono pickles and sunomono salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e for paper-thin daikon to thicker cucumber rounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn essential time-saving tool\u003c\/strong\u003e for Japanese home cooking and bento\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px; font-size:13px; color:#555;\"\u003eBrowse also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/food-graters-and-zesters\"\u003eJapanese graters and zesters\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tsukemono\"\u003etsukemono tools\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-use-a-japanese-mandoline-and-grater-safely-and-effectively\"\u003ehow to use a Japanese grater\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amazon Rakuten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42784615858276,"sku":"","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/0753\/9812\/products\/vegetableslicer1.jpg?v=1708954905"},{"product_id":"vegetable-fruits-peeler","title":"Vegetable \/ Fruits peeler","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#e3f2fd; padding:14px 16px; border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Vegetable and Fruits Peeler — Japanese precision peeler with an ultra-sharp stainless steel blade for paper-thin peeling with minimal waste and effort.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px; padding:12px; background:#fafafa; border:1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:18px; font-size:13px; color:#424242; line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-sharp Japanese blade removes the thinnest possible peel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth gliding action reduces hand fatigue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffective on potatoes, carrots, apples, daikon, and burdock root\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px; font-size:13px; color:#555;\"\u003eBrowse also: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/food-graters-and-zesters\"\u003eJapanese graters and zesters\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kitchen-utensils\"\u003ekitchen utensils\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tsukemono\"\u003etsukemono tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amazon Rakuten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42784678084708,"sku":"ACP-695","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/0753\/9812\/products\/japanesepeeler2.jpg?v=1708954896"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/0753\/9812\/collections\/collec-peeler.jpg?v=1706602769","url":"https:\/\/www.japanese-cookware.com\/collections\/food-peelers.oembed","provider":"Japanese cookware online store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}