Gary wrote:
> I have a number of vegetable peelers, most of which look like a wand.
> The blade extands from the ahndle in a straight line. These work
> fine. I've never cut my fingers.
>
> I recently read a recommendation for another sort of peeler, where the
> blade is suspended between the ends of a Y-shaped handle (also looks
> like a sling-shot). I bought one and keep cutting my fingers; it has
> become a Gary peeler.
>
> I can get it to work well on carrots, because the blade never gets
> close to my fingers. But apples are a real problem.
>
> Before I throw it away, can anyone suggest whether there is a proper
> way to use this so it does not cut the user's fingers?

I love my Tupperware Y peeler and I use it for everything: potatoes,
carrots, apples, squash, turnip, etc. Like another poster, I have been
using that shape since the 60s when Mom had the kind with the wide,
grater type handle. I've never cut myself, although I've occasionally
snagged a nail or two. I agree that it does take some getting used to.

Gabby