This corn stripper is one of those kitchen gadgets that actually works as advertised - it makes removing corn kernels so much easier and safer than using a knife. The 304 stainless steel blade is sharp enough to cleanly slice off kernels but has this protective outer ring that keeps your fingers safe from cuts. The ergonomic plastic handle is comfortable to grip, even when you're doing several ears of corn. What's clever is how it works - you just place it over the end of the corn cob and rotate both the tool and corn in opposite directions. The kernels come off in neat rows instead of flying everywhere like they do when you try to cut them with a knife. I've used it for making corn salsa, freezing corn for winter, and adding fresh corn to salads, and it saves so much time and mess. The serrated blade design seems to help guide the kernels off more cleanly. Having two in the pack is handy - you can keep one for regular use and gift one to a friend, or just have a backup when you're processing a lot of corn. It's dishwasher safe for easy cleaning, though I usually just rinse it immediately after use. If you cook with fresh corn regularly or preserve corn in season, this simple tool is absolutely worth having in your kitchen arsenal.