3-Piece Peeler Set: Which Blade for Which Job?
By Microplane | Published: 2026-10-25
Category: Comparisons
Compare the three peelers in the Microplane 3pc Professional Vegetable Peeler Set—standard, serrated, and julienne—and learn which blade suits each kitchen task.
Quick answer
For everyday peeling, choose the standard blade; for soft or slippery produce, use the serrated blade; and for thin strips, reach for the julienne blade. The 3pc Professional Vegetable Peeler Set covers all three.
Why the blade shape matters
The shape of a peeler blade changes how it cuts into produce. A straight edge works best on firm, even surfaces, while a serrated edge grips softer or smoother skins. A julienne blade turns the peeler into a strip cutter, so it suits a different job entirely.
Because the set includes three dedicated blades, you can match the tool to the task instead of forcing one peeler to do everything.
Trade-offs to consider
The standard blade is fast on carrots, potatoes, and apples, but it can slip on soft tomatoes or peaches. The serrated blade handles those delicate skins, yet it leaves a slightly ridged surface. The julienne blade creates uniform strips, but it removes more flesh and is not meant for peeling.
Think about your most common prep work: if you peel more than you julienne, the standard blade will get the most use. If you often make salads or garnishes, the julienne blade earns its place.
Blade-by-blade decision guide
- Standard blade: Use for firm produce: carrots, potatoes, apples, cucumbers. It removes thin, even strips quickly and with minimal waste. If you peel mostly firm vegetables, this blade will be your daily driver.
- Serrated blade: Use for soft or slippery produce: tomatoes, peaches, plums. The serrations grip the skin without crushing the flesh. Keep this blade handy for summer fruits and delicate vegetables.
- Julienne blade: Use for creating thin strips: carrots, zucchini, bell peppers. It is not for peeling—it cuts the vegetable into matchsticks as you draw it across. For salads, garnishes, and stir-fries, this blade replaces a separate spiralizer or mandoline.
Product facts
- 3pc Professional Vegetable Peeler Set: The Microplane 3pc Professional Vegetable Peeler Set includes three peelers, each with an ultra-sharp bidirectional stainless steel blade that swivels 30 degrees. The swivel lets the blade follow the contour of the vegetable, so you can peel with less pressure and fewer strokes.
3pc Professional Vegetable Peeler Set
Who should choose which
Best for
- Home cooks who want one set to cover peeling and julienne prep
- Anyone who regularly works with both firm and soft produce
Not for
- Professional kitchens that need dedicated high-volume peelers for a single task
- Cooks who only peel firm vegetables and never make julienne strips
