This little kitchen gem is one of my husbands and my favorites. Not only does it take up less space in the utensil drawer but by retracting the blade it stays much sharper. Besides being practical, this tool is fun to take out when guests ask if they can peel the potatoes. The looks on their faces when you hand them the retracted peeler is always fun. And once they get their hands on it and start pushing the button to quick release the blade, everyone spends the first few minutes practicing their quick draws. A fun and practical tool.