Patent ID: 6336271
Filing Date: 2002-01-08
Classification: A47J,B26B

Abstract:
A peeler having a blade extendible for use and retractible for compact storage, comprising,a substantially hollow handle having a forward end and a rearward end, the forward end having an enlarged blade receiving opening, the handle having opposed sides, a top and a bottom, an extendable blade holder within said handle when in a retracted position, a blade held in said blade holder, at least a portion of the blade holder extendable into a cutting position outside of the handle exposing the entire length of said blade, a locking mechanism for locking the blade in said extended and retracted positions, a spring within the handle to automatically extend the blade when the locking mechanism is released, said blade holder having a forward end and a rearward end, the forward end having a closure tip for closing the blade receiving opening when the blade holder is retracted.