In 1956, this swivel style vegetable peeler was born in Elpse, Germany as a competitor to the REX peeler from the neighboring country, Switzerland. There was also a great demand on a functional potato peeling tool naturally in Germany as well. This peeler is made of a chrome-plated metal with a stainless steel swiveling blade in the front and an eye remover to its back. This is designed for right handed users.