My first potato peeler (Sparschäler) I got this Sparschäler 10 years ago already used by my grand mother. It is still a mass product and you can buy it for round about 5 USD. But this one is made in West Germany so at least 33 years old and almost daily in use.Submitted by Secundus_Scipio t3_123nebi in BuyItForLife
Krazy_Kitchen t1_jdvw3q4 wrote
Is that short spike/blade on the left side for use as a can opener?
Secundus_Scipio OP t1_jdvwp5x wrote
I never used it in that case. For this I have a different ancient tool.
I use the short blade to remove bad spots on potatoes and apples.
Krazy_Kitchen t1_jdvwv3p wrote
Ok, yes that makes sense. I was looking at it trying to work out if it would actually open a can. Thanks.
IftaneBenGenerit t1_jdx53s4 wrote
In theory yes, that is what it is designed for, taught use is as described to remove spots from your fruit or vegetable.
enimateken t1_jdw1q1d wrote
For potato 'eyes' most likely.
Philodendronfanatic t1_jdw2i5v wrote
It's to gouge out spots on the potatoes.
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