This is truly a revolutionary kitchen device. The ceramic blade is super sharp which makes peeling a fruit or vegetable easily - with terrific results. What makes this peeler unique is its rotary head that can turn and lock into several different positions. It can function as a both a vertical and horizontal (Y-shaped) peeler and function for both left and right-handed individuals. Whether you need to peel a round fruit, which the horizontal motion is best, or if you need to peel a long vegetable like carrots, the vertical position is easiest. Additionally, the blade can lock into a 45 degree angle, which we found to be an extremely comfortable position for peeling most items -- we were able to relax our arms to our side and it functioned smoothly and effortlessly.