Submitted by Secundus_Scipio t3_123nebi in BuyItForLife
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Professional-Menu835 t1_jdvf5jm wrote
Irish: We love potatoes the most!
Deutsch: Halt mein Bier.
Rumasimi: cervezayta hap’iy
FishayyMtg t1_jdvhiwg wrote
die form ist einfach mit Abstand die beste zum schälen hab das gleiche teil
Stateowned t1_jdvinsx wrote
I have this one too, by far the best for potatoes.
They probably can be sharpened but the blade part 1 one whole fixed piece.
I prefer Y shaped peelers for stuff like carrots.
ATS606 t1_jdvjcn3 wrote
Русский: Держи мою водку
Coffekid t1_jdvk6db wrote
Lovely tool
halterwalther t1_jdvpwvi wrote
We've had the same at home for as long as I remember and we never sharpened it.. still works like it should.
ClayQuarterCake t1_jdvq623 wrote
You should try a sharp one. I thought my parents 12-year old peeler worked fine until I moved out and had to buy one of my own. The difference is night and day.
WalrusSwarm t1_jdvr3ue wrote
It looks well cared for. Personally I prefer the Victorinox stainless steel peelers because I want to throw it in the dishwasher.
Fat_Head_Carl t1_jdvtjq8 wrote
> but the blade part 1 one whole fixed piece.
In this video dude shows how it can be "adjusted" so it has a bigger gap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=026hpz0rMDA&ab_channel=SnackamEckMensing
Secundus_Scipio OP t1_jdvvx0p wrote
I don‘t know why, but for me its still relatively sharp. My roommates during university had new ones and there was no big difference. At least not that big that I thought about a replacement.
Secundus_Scipio OP t1_jdvvzh4 wrote
Komme mit den anderen Dingern nicht zurecht.
Krazy_Kitchen t1_jdvw3q4 wrote
Is that short spike/blade on the left side for use as a can opener?
Metallkiller t1_jdvw5iq wrote
Sparschäler für den Sieg
Secundus_Scipio OP t1_jdvw8t5 wrote
At least the blade is stainless stell. I absolutely prefer that kind of shape for peelers.
FishayyMtg t1_jdvw9td wrote
ich auch da stell ich mich an wie der erste mensch
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.
1ordc t1_jdvy1am wrote
Ha, I have the same one I got from my mum.
assholier_than_thou t1_jdvzils wrote
أحب الجمال والجمل
AlsfarRock t1_jdw051h wrote
Yes. There is a small blade attached with two screws.
ValifriggOdinsson t1_jdw06bu wrote
I remember using one that looked exactly the same when I was a kid. It was old-ish already (and I’m born in the 80s)
AlsfarRock t1_jdw0aqx wrote
Opening a beer with that should definitely work. 😎
AlsfarRock t1_jdw0eti wrote
We have exactly the same one.. stolen from my mum.. which je probably also stolen from her mum 😂
njric71 t1_jdw0ujc wrote
I'm in the US. Potato peelers I've got.. But I do not have a sparschäler and now I simply must have one.
I've got a spätzle maker. I've even got a potato ricer which I use mostly for making kartoffel klasse which as a youngster I'd pronounce as "God awefull glaze" when my from Germany great grandmother would make them. Even back then though I was pretty sure it translated to English as "OMG that's good" especially with the sauerbraten gravy poured over the top of them.
So far I can't seem to find a sparschäler on Amazon in that exact design. I found a couple places online that look like they are in Germany, but it doesn't seem like they ship to the US..
I've got a new mission for today.. Thank you for that.
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enimateken t1_jdw1q1d wrote
For potato 'eyes' most likely.
Philodendronfanatic t1_jdw2i5v wrote
It's to gouge out spots on the potatoes.
Stateowned t1_jdw2w4v wrote
Yeah, literally forced open wider with a knife.
Fat_Head_Carl t1_jdw5z1u wrote
that's why "adjusted" was put in quotes... Old tech is kinda like that though.
Stateowned t1_jdw7evs wrote
Ah, must admit I was quite tired when reading your comment and watching the video
vacuous_comment t1_jdw87fk wrote
> But this one is made in West Germany so at least 33 years old and almost daily in use.
It was made at some point before they got around to changing the dies on the production line from "Made in West Germany" to "Made in Germany".
It is absolutely not apparent when that time point was for any given product.
But yes, I get your point. A while ago I found a bike marked "Made in Yugoslavia". It was a piece of shit, but I lovingly made it roadworthy again.
Fat_Head_Carl t1_jdw8b4s wrote
No worries!
BurnZ_AU t1_jdw9jyq wrote
Do you use the can opener on it?
sh4d0ww01f t1_jdwhfha wrote
Falls Sie doch mal ein neuen brauchen: die von viktorinox in derselben Form sind erstklassig. Schneiden nochmal einen ganzen Ticken dünner (je nach druck)als die metallenen. Bin auch mit den Sparschälern vom Foto aufgewachsen. Gute Erinnerung.
F-21 t1_jdwik87 wrote
I somehow prefer the peelers with a blade fixed to the handle. The swivel is kind of awkward.
Schode t1_jdwj612 wrote
Leider ein Linkshänder-Mobber
Addicted-2Diving t1_jdwknw8 wrote
Very well made. Have a neat grinder form the 20’s that would still work today m, just needs a little oil on the crank
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JALKHRL t1_jdwnfar wrote
Any recommended brand? I searched for Sparschäler as it was a brand. TIL how to say peeler in German.
Secundus_Scipio OP t1_jdwnql9 wrote
Only for removing bad spots on potatoes and apples. For cans I have a different old tool.
Secundus_Scipio OP t1_jdwo45x wrote
You are very welcome! Doing your Spätzle on your own is amazing!
Secundus_Scipio OP t1_jdwrpdu wrote
If you look for a similar design look for westmark famos. It is also made in Germany and westmark (brand) claims that the peeler „famos“ is the original. On my peeler I cannot find the brand.
Professional-Menu835 t1_jdws5a6 wrote
Lol I was going to say “hold my potato peeler” but I wasn’t sure if I can trust google translate in Quechua that far
Bison308 t1_jdwsosp wrote
SwoodyBooty t1_jdwss57 wrote
The blade is replaceable.
njric71 t1_jdwtkee wrote
Thank you so very much!!! I can't wait to get that in my hand and give it a try!
Professional-Menu835 t1_jdwtmu2 wrote
Thanks I forget commands and Google Translate is pretty weak
TheLurkerSpeaks t1_jdwyt7g wrote
I had a Fackelmann sparschäler I acquired in CZ, and it was one of the only things I brought back home to the US with me. Lost it in my divorce. Someday I will return to Europe and replace it.
yocatdogman t1_jdx0o33 wrote
Y or die, baby!
Bison308 t1_jdx1jqt wrote
Alles gut! I am learning german right now so I have all the grammar fresh im Kopf hahaha.
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.
IftaneBenGenerit t1_jdx5ah8 wrote
The Spar- part in Sparschäler comes from the verb sparen, meaning to save, because it shaves the minimal amount of material off of your vegetable or fruit, thus saving more for actual consumption. Savings banks in German are also called Sparkasse for example and energy saving lamps are called Energiesparlampe.
DevCatOTA t1_jdx6rhk wrote
I have two that are about 20 years old and neither one has ever been sharpened.
Birdy_Cephon_Altera t1_jdx9gjp wrote
Mine I bought 35 years ago is this simple one. No need for fancy or pricey tools, sometimes simple does the trick and lasts a lifetime.
Guangtou22 t1_jdxaauu wrote
Cool, but why you peeling potatoes almost every day?
Secundus_Scipio OP t1_jdxcfoi wrote
Because I am german. Jokes aside, i peel also carrot’s and apples with it.
FishayyMtg t1_jdxgemo wrote
Tatsächlich ein Linkshänder
sirmanleypower t1_jdxnd4e wrote
Very cool. Surprised that's not from East Germany. Something about the design looks very... Soviet for some reason.
alarming_cock t1_jdxwskr wrote
I'll need a video to understand how this works. What's the spur at the back for?
levidebevie t1_jdxz7da wrote
My mom has two of these for as long as I can remember. A bit rusty, but still gets the job done!
corntorteeya t1_jdy2w5p wrote
Same. I was reading it and wondering why Kartoffeln isn’t in the name.
Longtimefed t1_jdy39bq wrote
American here. Any potato product tastes better if the skins are left on—fries, mashed taters, hash browns. Maybe not gnocchi but I wouldn’t be shocked.
ThatDree t1_jdybzm9 wrote
Grandma had one too!
Gregory85 t1_jdygect wrote
I have 2 of these. I should probably clean them, they are pretty rusty. I also have a different peeler made from plastic, my go to.
Lurkingrue t1_jdyn9wx wrote
WENDY!
stefffiii t1_jdz0ps4 wrote
I also have one of these! Passed down from my Oma!
Secundus_Scipio OP t1_jdz14vc wrote
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g437C-2CXrg
Hope the link works. Its in German but this model is used at min 0:28.
The knife at the back is for cutting out bad spots.
Secundus_Scipio OP t1_jdz2zar wrote
This is the way!
njric71 t1_je01b03 wrote
Sadly premade spätzle is not available near me. We can get egg noodles which taste very similar, but have a completely different texture and mouth feel. Fortunately spätzle is fairly easy to make.
Kartoffel kloesse on the other hand is such a major all day process that I don't make them nearly as often as I'd like to. There is a good Polish market near me. I wonder if they have anything similar. I know the kielbasa there is out of this world.
Speaking of sausage. I used to have a butcher shop, I wouldn't say NEAR me, it was a 50 mile ride but the 100 mile round trip was WELL worth it. I was run by an old German guy by the name of Gerhard who started his butchering apprenticeship in Germany in the 1950's He retired back in 2019 and sadly passed away a couple years later.
Oh the bierwurst, and landjäger, and even the beef bacon he used to make. I miss it terribly.. Although I once bought a beef heart from him and told him I was going to make sauerbraten with it and even he turned his nose up a little bit at the thought of it.
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excited_and_scared t1_je03azx wrote
Can I borrow your potato peeler?
honesty_box80 t1_je23p5k wrote
I have one I inherited from my grandmother and it’s the best potato peeler ever
alarming_cock t1_je2mtdx wrote
Awesome, thanks!
Riptide360 t1_jdvdjmn wrote
Can you sharpen it? Vegetable peelers are one of those things that people should replace every couple of years. You’ll see a world of difference in performance and reduce the risk of injury.