Best Grapefruit Peels

Whether you are tired of fumbling with the dull knives in the kitchen or need a better way to prep your favorite citrus fruits, grapefruit peelers offer precision and can often eliminate wasted fruit. Typically designed with serrated blades, grapefruit peelers have small, curved handles that make them easy to handle while separating sections of citrus fruits. Design, material, and size are all important factors to evaluate when selecting a grapefruit peeler. We’ve reviewed four great products on the market and provided their best features and benefits below.

Published Aug 26, 2020

Kelly Cracas

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Best Blade

Better Houseware Grapefruit Knife

Precision Grapefruit Knife

Stainless steel grapefruit knife with a double serrated blade for precision cutting of citrus fruits and beyond.

What We Liked

The Better Houseware Grapefruit Knife has a stainless-steel blade. We liked the non-slip grip of the handle that was both comfortable and easy to hold. The angled tip of this knife is perfect for cutting citrus, as the double serrated blade can easily separate the membrane from the pulp. The knife is dishwasher safe, making it great for an easy clean up. Get it here.

Best Warranty

Messermeister Pro-Touch 4-Inch Grapefruit Knife

Quality Grapefruit Knife

4” grapefruit knife with a stainless-steel blade with serrated edge that comes with a lifetime warranty.

What We Liked

The Messermeister Pro-Touch 4-Inch Grapefruit Knife is made from 18-8 Stainless Steel. We liked that this knife has a large, soft grip handle that makes it easy to hold when cutting citrus. This lightweight knife also has a serrated edge that makes it easy to separate pulp sections. Its lifetime warranty gives some added reassurance in its kitchen performance for years to come. Buy it now.

Most Petite Design

Rösle Stainless Steel Grapefruit/Orange Knife

Compact Grapefruit Knife

4” stainless steel grapefruit knife with a petite, curved design perfect for citrus peeling.

What We Liked

The Rösle Stainless Steel Grapefruit/Orange Knife is made of 18/10 Stainless Steel. We liked this 4” petite knife has a thin, long blade that can easily separate the fruit from the peel. The unique curved shape allows for easy removal of single or multiple pieces. The handle provides a secure grip and provides great balance when cutting citrus fruits. Buy it here.

Best Storing Feature

GOODFEER Stainless Steel Citrus Peeler

Hangable Citrus Peeler

Stainless steel citrus peeler designed with a cylinder grip handle and hole that allows the blade to be hung for easy storage.

What We Liked

The GOODFEER Stainless Steel Citrus Peeler is 8.27” long. We liked that this peeler has a cylinder handle for a comfortable and easy grip while prepping citrus. The convenient hanging hole designed into the handle allows it to be hung for easy storage and quick access. The sharp, double serrated blade gives it a fast peel for quick snacks. Get it now.