Testing the "Ultimate" Kitchen Peeler, Plus Bonus Review!

Today I'm testing out a kitchen peeler marketed online and on television. The TV version is the "Ultimate Irish Peeler" although this Amazon version appears to pre-date that item by a couple years. Most of my demonstrations re-create those shown in the As Seen on TV commercial. I also included a bonus review of Jeff's Famous Jerky at the end. I originally referred to this as a short video because the bonus segment wasn't planned until after that was filmed! :)
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0:00 Introduction
0:56 Overview
2:04 Serrated Edge & Eye Remover
6:33 Julienne Blade
7:57 Final Tests
10:14 Peeler Conclusion
11:46 Bonus Review: Jeff's Famous Jerky
17:58 Jerky Conclusion
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"2032" by Smartface
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If a short video is 20 minutes, I can’t wait for a long video

[@m000sej00se]

Right? I would watch a video from this channel if it was 4 hours long lol

[@EliteProductions3129]

He probably meant longer than the 10 minute section of the actual review

[@angelov2648]

What I was thinking loo

[@angelov2648]

😂

[@rendi8529]

I had to check the length of the video myself 🤔.

[@cece4855]

"short video" 😂😂😂😂 I'm not mad at it!

[@guislarcia6423]

x2

[@lauriemalek9685]

Ha!

[@tatiana184]

The beef jerky segment brought something to mind: you have the same vibes as another channel I love, emmymadeinjapan! You and Emmy provide straightforward, honest and trustworthy opinions about stuff (in her case, recipes), and I can totally binge watch you both very easily. For some reason, I'm fantasizing a collab between you two now, lol! Love your channel, thanks for the content

[@erickamcc1701]

I noticed your cutting board getting away from you during the julienne section-wet a towel or paper towel and put underneath it to keep it from sliding around.

[@mr.dirtydan3338]

Nice observation

[@crunchyrollser]

Thank you!

[@ShanetheFreestyler]

Granny used to tell me "A potato a day grows an apple in May." I don't know what that means, but Granny's got arthritis!

[@stouder22]

Thank you for this! I was hoping someone would make a “Granny’s got arthritis” comment 😂😂

[@gsmith2000994]

@@stouder22 The only tears you'll have is tears of joy.

[@ChristyPlayz]

Jack fan? Xzd

[@Asdfgfdmn]

r/wooooosh here I didn’t understand the comment

[@GadgetAddict]

I have one like that and I've caught my skin a couple of times. No serious injuries but you're right to be careful with it. The little oxo seems like a good option 👍

[@dylan-nguyen]

the oxo is way sharper. If you watch his video it snags less and glides way more.

[@Shouteha_]

I use the oxo myself. Still going strong after 3 years

[@l...]

Did you try kyocera peeler

[@smittycat359]

I have both OXO peelers (standard and julienne) and they're great. I'd rather have those two over this one. The OXO julienne peeler has a clear plastic shield that pops over the teeth for storage because they are SHARP.

[@santajimi]

Try shaving yourself with it. lol

[@ferociousgumby]

"Cut flesh into strips" sounds like what you DON'T want to do.

[@HoolyjammerComment]

says you 😈

[@xBboyRewindx]

I believe that grater is for those that want that zest. Like lemon, lime, or even orange zest for cooking or even salads

[@angelwales9138]

Also garlic and ginger! I use those all the time but I can use my dollar store grater tho it's a bit annoying

[@xBboyRewindx]

@@angelwales9138 yeah that's another way of using it. It's pretty much for something small

[@josephking4732]

Thanks for the quick reviews! My wife and I watch every one. We rarely buy any gadgets, but love to watch your reviews of them. Keep up the great work!

[@benitoreyes4414]

Oh my god he’ll be back next week with a much LONGER video!?!? call that a documentary and I’m set 😂

[@mimitoomey5086]

Ok

[@pjfsr7024]

I have a Y shape peeler and you can go just as fast away from you as towards you, rotate your wrist, and you're going turbo speed.

[@dylan-nguyen]

yeah, cradle it like a baby and turbo peel. That’s how ur taught in a kitchen.

[@alexc6741]

@@dylan-nguyen lol yeah get him

[@pjfsr7024]

@@dylan-nguyen Potato in left hand at 45-90 degrees , Y shaped peeler head angled 90-180 degrees an pull. The blade skins the potato or carrot , cheese etc. and air, not the fingers, wrist or arms. More than 1 way to skin a potato.

[@hnhardin1217]

I agree!

[@allwoundup3574]

@@dylan-nguyen cradle a potato like a baby? So hold it in your elbow?

[@munkustrap2]

It's a good day when I can watch a freakin review 🙂

[@Ocerkin]

now we need a tac peeler in black that was "developed for the military"

[@LuvtheJEm]

It'll no doubt hit the market once they figure out the night vision feature.

[@MrTruckerf]

I want to see Spike Bolton or whatever his name is drive a 6000 lb. Humvee over it!

[@salex4108]

Man am I glad I found this channel. Great reviews,awesome quality and I find myself binge watching your videos.

[@clay4542]

Thanks for the bonus review! I made an order for Jeff's Famous Jerky. Advice to anyone looking at prices on their website, it initially shows a high charge for shipping but once you put in your city, state and zip code the shipping goes to a reasonable price.

[@NecroBanana]

Hey man, I just wanna say that your videos make my day better during these dark times. I've been having some issues lately and your videos are always a sight to see. Thank you.

[@matthewb9955]

Thank you James from Freakin Reviews for the time stamps in the video. Edit: And the review.

[@bradasstv]

Nice food review at the end. Have missed those since freakin brandon hasn't posted in forever 😁

[@Daviddd10]

Day 2 of asking James to do a roundup of the best mandolines! :D EDIT: the food mandoline, not instrument lol

[@staceyhantke]

Get a Japanese mandolin from your local Asian store best ever!! I’m a chef and I can say they are the best and cheap

[@RebeccaPaige]

The musical instrument?

[@Daviddd10]

Noo the food cuter! Lol

[@KCCAT5]

Yesss I wanna see that. I used to have a good one I bought back in the 90s it was one of those as seen on TV product and it worked really well it's sliced my potatoes paper thin so I can get chips. The one I have now has two blades it's supposed to slice thin but it doesn't. I need to get a new mandolin but I don't want to spend $60 on

[@Daviddd10]

@@KCCAT5 yess i had an old one that recently broke but want to wait for s video so i can make a decicion on a good one!

[@ehrichweiss]

I bought a stainless julienne peeler a while back and that really makes your job a whole lot faster. They're even better than a mandolin slicer since you don't have as much cleanup. That's not for everything you have to julienne but it makes julienning carrots and the like a lot easier.

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James is entertaining and a good reviewer. If I buy something he reviews I know it won’t be crap. I also love the way people in England, say blooming! It’s awesome 😎

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Im from Colombia and I bought a couple gadgets from James videos Im I glad to do it. So.. yeah this channel have a huge impact in several countries around the world. Stay Classy Lad.

[@seanfoltz7645]

You need to test some of those "armored" kitchen gloves so you can have something to protect your hands when dealing with stuff like this.

[@hetheringtonfamily8798]

I have had one for years and love it. It is great on cabbages and instead of grating cheese and carrot I use this. I only use the Julian side for these. Also the orange starter is great.

[@Jedib87]

I’m honestly amazed that you remember the name of the banana bopper... like once you showed it on screen I instantly remembered the item, but the fact that you just know it and it’s name off the top of your head is impressive.

[@raymondjames336]

Great video as always looking forward to more longer videos

[@GammaGamma1]

As always, I'm happy to see a new video

[@jfiander82]

While watching this, my wife asked how many times you were going to say moist, then you went on a 4-5 run on the word. 😂

[@advocatusdiaboli5344]

9 minute bonus review Pog!

[@brucecoleman7412]

Great review, James! When it comes to shredding cabbage, I found a restaurant supply store near me that sells 5 lb bags of shredded cabbage coleslaw mix for about $5. Much easier and nothing to clean up. When it comes to jerky, I prefer the peppered beef flavor with a firmer texture. Other hot flavors are ok too.

[@JsMomma7]

I've had that OXO peeler for years. It's my go to favorite peeler. Thanks for the review

[@benningtonjohnson1344]

Thanks for all you do

[@5055hunter]

My favorite peeler of all time continues to be the Titan peeler. First "As seen on TV" product that has ever lived up to the hype. Been using it for the past 7-8 years!

[@iamjacobwulff]

As a resident of JACKSONVILLE, FL, I must say - I LOVE THE SHIRT. Great video!

[@omagaud9997]

I have both styles of peelers in my kitchen albeit not these particular brands. I also don’t like the way you have to hold/use the Irish style peeler and I have cut myself several times because of that. However it is much more efficient on thick skinned veggies such as squash and rutabaga. So I do use it for those items but I now stick a fork in the veggie to hold it in place and save my fingers from harm.

[@johndavis7944]

Great review. Thanks I enjoyed it because I picked up a few tips... Mainly how to use the bloody thing. It's been sitting in the utensils draw for 2 years until today when I commissioned it to use. 👍😀 Works a treat!

[@justinvuage1074]

love the vids, keep up the great work!

[@kathyradford7187]

I am here for the duration. I love me some beef jerky. Lol. Who knew he was so afraid of apeeler? I guess those folks who have an RV and a beach house would want 3 of them.

[@pedrof6767]

Families and roommates that live with someone who breaks everything xD

[@seawall5102]

I love your videos, keep them coming.

[@Home-le3ji]

Short video of 20 mins?? I love it!!

[@KevinLynnPorter]

That's my favorite kind of jerky. Crumblely and moist

[@ThatBetchEllie]

Mine too

[@AmandaWspoon]

My dominant hand is slightly deformed I have a tumor on my palm and it tends to get in the way when cooking but I can ignore it for most tasks. I would absolutely cut myself using this. Too many blades to be mindful of.

[@billklatsch5058]

I like about the beef jerky is that they have a transparent package so you technically cant overexpect the content. Most manufacturers have intransparent and air blown in to trick you with the size of the bag. Also nice big chunks in there as it seems.

[@Akku8581]

Brought this from the market years ago. Best peeler I've ever owned

[@nicholas3354]

Going both ways with a peeler is a skill that usually takes a bit of practice. I was a chef for about a year, and I never did enough peeling to bother to practice it. It's definitely a handheld multi purpose peeler, as opposed to a potato peeler or a full sized multipurpose peeler. I think it's pretty awesome for smaller tasks or for someone who does not want to own a full sized peeler.

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As. A former resident of Jacksonville, I have to ask about your shirt. Never saw one of those in the 23 years we lived there.

[@Freakinreviews]

I bought it at the airport as I was leaving Jacksonville last week!

[@KalebKronic]

@@Freakinreviews I was wondering as well. My home town, lived the first 33 years of my life there.

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@@Freakinreviews It's cool seeing your city where you don't expect it.

[@dim2120]

I love this guy!

[@blautens]

Thumbs up for the bonus review.

[@deaddy57]

used both styles many times myself, the y style does take getting used to yes but works good after you get more comfortable with it, current one though like the oxo.

[@brendakrieger7000]

Thank you for the great video😎

[@Ve55el]

...what about a bass review?! I wanna hear ya play!

[@eleanorrouxel122]

Love Bailey and your videos

[@daniellegee351]

Another great video. Weird product ☝🏼 keep those videos coming

[@BillGalbreath90125]

Great shirt! Greetings from Jacksonville FL

[@mynephewisawesome]

I prefer that crumby texture nice an soft . Awe poor Bailey 😢 not even a nibble 😔

[@donnaedwards3515]

Love your willingness to try anything! Suggestion - stabilize the cutting board with a damp paper towel underneath - or any grippy shelf liner, flat rubber/silicone jar opener, etc. It will be easier on you! :)

[@TheMrKristens]

I love my Titan Peeler. But on another note, I have 7 peelers. Look, I like them all for different reasons and for their own strengths. 😁

[@Casinogirl56]

I have 3 myself, one is my great grama's from the 1910s. Still works just fine, not real comfortable, but that's ok.

[@RedDevilRaspberry]

Glad I’m not the only one with certain peelers for certain jobs. 🤣✌🏼

[@RebeccaMundschenk]

Here's a tip for you cutting board: put a kitchen towel under it so it doesn't slide all over the counter.

[@rickwaddle333]

I’m not surprised that the grater failed with cheese. That style grater is made for garlic or ginger (like you mentioned) - something you want to end up more mushy. Or maybe a hard cheese that you want powdery, like Parmesan. Grated (turned into mush/powder) vs shredded )cut into short fine strips). Not critical…just educational! Keep up the good work!

[@pibcombat213]

I took this product from seenga the quality is excellent. Packed well. Seller very helpful and always answer to your questions. Will buy again.

[@sherryworkman7949]

As usual great video

[@ryancoke777]

that beef jerky is literally making my mouth water lol

[@reinkdesigns]

This is a really good ad for the oxso

[@capersmith]

The oxo peeler os fantastic.

[@practicalguy973]

That looked like great beef jerky! You should flow that up with a review on microwave pork rinds! I've always been curious about those.

[@heidispriggs2787]

Great video as always. I don't know if you still do the merchandise I've seen under some of your videos (or even if you have control over the designs on offer) but I was thinking you should include your catchphrases on some of them. 'Smooth As Silk!' over a broken product or 'I have to say, I'm kinda surprised!' I'm sure others could come up with some more too.

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I Love these videos 😍

[@CantKillMe]

the wide handhole is nice for people that has hand problems my mom had something like that for all most 20 years now and I like it better then a round handed

[@G.L.B]

i had one that was identcal to this and it was really good

[@ppiqua3523]

I'm surprised you don't have a cut resistant glove from all the products you've reviewed

[@thomaswypyszinski3645]

Two 2021 Christmas presents DOWN! LOL

[@NebulaDragons]

I love beef jerky, my favorite brand so far is Old trapper. Tried many other from my local stores, love old trapper as they seem to give the most in their pack than others.

[@cocoaball1]

Nothing better than James White on a Wednesday afternoon!

[@kennethrosario3675]

Jack of all trades. Master of one 😂

[@dawnmeier2834]

I have an orange peeler that you run down the side and around the top. It works great.

[@suannscott6846]

Thank you so much.

[@KCCAT5]

I like that for the orange and julianne blade.

[@lauriemalek9685]

I always put on dishwashing rubber gloves when I peel like that. number one they protection your hand from cuts number two it lets you grip the vegetable better 😉

[@learnwithpratik9119]

Amazing! I took this product from seenga the quality ❤️ is excellent. Packed well.

[@TheNiteNinja19]

I love making my own beef jerky, and I've also tried other things, my most popular is hickory smoked bacon jerky.

[@christopherjohnson4276]

One for the algorithm. Thanks for the content!

[@RodneyMorgan]

What lens are you using at 2:05? It's beautiful!

[@MikeStavola]

When I was a child, I took a healthy strip out of my thumb while using a vegetable peeler set up like your green one. I have a peeler that's set up more like a razor than a conventional peeler or knife design. It works really, really well.

[@BrittMFH]

Oww! 😲

[@topher6_9]

I filleted part of my finger off peeling a potato with a really wide peeler, holding it like you were when you were worried about it. Now I only use one like the oxo.

[@charlieinwhite]

fyi: quick back and forth strokes for double edged peelers, my experience is worked in a kitchen peeling everything before.

[@johndoe9207]

You ever peeled a grape?

[@leona533]

so great

[@JasonHalversonjaydog]

i like the soft jerkey myself, not a fan of the tough lethery strips so that sounded good

[@charliehodder7355]

#1 rule before starting any prep work in the kitchen with regards to using a cutting board, place a damp cloth under it so the cutting board doesn't move around. P.S. Keep up the awesome reviews! 🙂

[@05otaku]

Do you memorize the claims and descriptions? Or do you have your script out of frame? 😅😅😅 just curious, it sounds like reading the claims out of the package

[@AndreJHoward]

I appreciate the Jacksonville shirt because I was just in your city and bought a shirt lol.

[@Rob-rs5rn]

You're getting better and better. Shit, I was going to say something soooooo profound but my high just kicked in. I'm being serious here.

[@biancajingles2690]

😂😂😂

[@unFILMEDtv]

I have several orange peelers in my drawer that are just that little plastic cutter nub with a little finger guard ring. They’re maybe the size of a quarter and would come free with oranges from Harry & David fruit catalog orders (I did some food photography for them years ago).

[@cookie761]

The potato eye remover would have worked if you had Twisted it like you did the Oxo one. Thanks for the demo. I use a similar peeler that would look like one half of that one and you do pull away from yourself. If you use that longer you might like it better.

[@Jeffreviews4u]

...yeah, but what seltzer would you pair with the jerky...lol.

[@PinnaclePete]

"But can it core an apple?" 😂🤣

[@TracyKMainwaring]

I thought the grater section was actually for pushing down onto garlic to mince it. I've seen a garlic mincer that you use by pushing down and rocking

[@cookwithtushar5709]

Whenever i see the sales going on i cant hold myself seenga

[@camdavidson5400]

Can you do a comparison between this Amazon version and the actual ultimate Irish peeler as seen on tv

[@bumbo66]

You should do a review on those crappy video ads when you see video ads before the video starts or after videos! Think of as seen on online video! and try out their products to see if its a hit or is it junk!

[@roberthindle5146]

14:38 Looks like you had a run-in with an angry cat.