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Quick answer: The OXO Good Grips Julienne Peeler is worth considering if you regularly want thin vegetable strips for one or two portions and do not want a large countertop gadget. It is less convincing for occasional use: a knife you already own costs nothing extra. This is a research-based assessment, not a hands-on test.
Which OXO peeler is this?
This review covers the original Good Grips Julienne Peeler, manufacturer SKU 1054751, with a flip-over blade cover. The associated product identifier is ASIN B0000CCY1S. It is not the compact Julienne Prep Peeler, nor a standard swivel peeler. Those similar names matter when comparing prices. OXO confirms stainless steel construction, a soft non-slip grip and dishwasher-safe care. Its own dimensions are approximately 15.2 × 7.6 × 2.5cm; retailer dimensions can describe packaging, so use the manufacturer's specification when judging drawer space.
What it does well
A julienne peeler makes narrow strips instead of broad ribbons. That is useful for carrot toppings, quick slaws and courgette strips. The buying case is convenience rather than a promise of better nutrition or guaranteed food savings. If a small tool makes the vegetables in your fridge easier to use, it may earn its place; if you rarely prepare salads, it may simply become another drawer purchase.
Its format also avoids assembling a larger appliance. For a single carrot, setup and washing can matter more than maximum cutting speed. However, the peeler still needs deliberate hand control. The soft grip does not make the sharp blade safe to touch, and the storage cover protects the blade when closed rather than acting as a food holder during use.
Pros and cons
- Pros: compact storage, a covered blade for putting away, no electricity or proprietary refills, and a clearly defined job for small quantities.
- Cons: only one type of cut, manual effort for larger batches, awkward last pieces of vegetables, and another item to wash.
Can it save money?
It can help replace purchased prepared vegetables, but that saving depends on your actual shopping. Compare the whole-vegetable price per kilogram with prepared strips, then allow for unused ends and any food you fail to eat. Do not count the full price difference as a saving if buying whole vegetables also increases waste.
Here is a planning example, not a price claim: if a tool costs £12 and each batch genuinely saves 50p after waste, it takes 24 batches to recover its purchase price. At one batch a week that is nearly six months. If the saving is only 20p, it takes 60 batches. This is why a modest, regularly used tool can be sensible while a heavily discounted but unused one is poor value.
Price check and buying advice
On 12 November 2026, the John Lewis product page displayed £11, with standard delivery of £4.50 below its free-delivery threshold. That is a retailer reference, not an Amazon offer or a lowest-price claim. Amazon's product page could not be accessed during our check, so its current price, stock, seller and any voucher are unverified. Compare the delivered total and exact model before paying. A small headline saving is easily cancelled by postage.
Alternatives and ownership costs
A sharp kitchen knife is the zero-extra-purchase option if you already own one and are comfortable using it. A box grater produces a different texture but may suit slaw without another tool. A spiraliser makes longer curls and can be more useful for larger quantities, at the cost of storage and cleaning. A mandoline offers more cuts but brings its own handling precautions and should be used with its food holder.
There are no batteries, blades supplied as a subscription or consumable cartridges here. Washing and eventual replacement remain costs. Rinse trapped vegetable strands promptly and follow the supplied care instructions; never run fingers along the blade to clear them. Keep the cover closed for storage. No verified service-life figure was found, so we do not assume it lasts a particular number of years.
Value verdict
Buy for a repeated cooking task, not for the attraction of a gadget discount. The strongest match is a small household that already eats raw vegetable salads several times a week. Skip it if your existing knife or grater gives you results you like. For more ways to avoid buying unnecessary extras, see our bulk-buying value guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as a normal vegetable peeler?
No. It is designed for thin strips. Keep a normal peeler if you need to remove skins or create broad ribbons.
Is it dishwasher safe?
OXO lists this model as dishwasher safe. Follow the instructions supplied with the actual item and protect yourself from the blade while loading it.
Is there a verified Amazon discount?
No. We could not verify Amazon's live offer on the check date, and do not label this product a current Amazon deal.
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Sources and checking notes
Research checked on 12 November 2026. Manufacturer descriptions support specifications; retailer sources help distinguish the exact model. Availability and offers can change.