A Pineapple Corer tool peels, slices, and cores pineapples with minimal use of a knife. We love fresh pineapple, but don’t love using large, sharp knives any more. Could a pineapple corer work better than a knife for older hands?
We tried out two stainless steel pineapple corers, the Newness Premium Pineapple Corer Remover and the OXO Good Grips Pineapple Corer and Slicer. These tools make much faster work of slicing, peeling, and coring pineapples than the standard knife method. But they do require some effort to use, so they may not be the answer for everyone with older, achy hands.
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Newness Premium Pineapple Corer
OXO Good Grips Pineapple Corer
Cutting fresh pineapple used to be simple: a knife, a cutting board, a few downward cuts. Over time, that task stopped feeling effortless. The fruit is large, the skin resists, and the work requires grip, twisting, and concentration. It became the kind of kitchen job I postponed rather than avoided outright.
That’s when pineapple corers made sense—not as a better way, just a different way. Press down, turn the handle, and in one motion, the cylinder cores the fruit, slices it into rings, and leaves the peel behind. No moving the pineapple, no clearing the board, no juggling multiple steps.
We tried two stainless steel models: the Newness Premium Pineapple Corer and the OXO Good Grips Pineapple Corer and Slicer. Both produced clean rings with minimal fuss, but the difference wasn’t in the pineapple—it was in how hands worked with the tools.
How They Work
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The cylinder turns.
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The core separates.
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The flesh slices into rings.
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The peel stays behind.
The Newness Premium has a straightforward twist handle. The OXO Good Grips features a ratcheting handle and depth markings, allowing half turns instead of full rotations. Both corers are stainless steel, sturdy, and dishwasher safe (though I always hand wash mine).
Using a Pineapple Corer
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Cut the top off the pineapple about an inch down.
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Snap the handle onto the cylinder.
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Note how far to twist in—the “stop point” about an inch from the bottom.
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Align the cylinder teeth with the core.
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Press straight down and start turning clockwise (half turns with OXO).
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Stop at the bottom, avoiding cutting through the core.
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Pull the cylinder out.
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Detach the handle.
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Invert the cylinder and slide off the pineapple rings.
The OXO’s Depth Guide makes step 3 easier, while the ratcheting handle reduces strain on the hands.
Hands-On Experience
I found pressing and turning easier with the ratcheting OXO, though both corers are faster and more manageable than a knife. My husband, with stronger hands, could use either corer comfortably, but preferred the OXO’s half-turn method for less sustained gripping. Friends with arthritis had mixed preferences: some liked the Newness for its simplicity, others appreciated the OXO’s guide and ratcheting handle.
The main difference is in motion, not result. Corers concentrate work into a single twisting action. The OXO’s ratchet spreads effort across smaller turns. The Newness requires a full rotation each time. Both reduce handling of the fruit itself, making the task safer and more approachable.
Daily Life Impact
Over time, the corer stayed out on the counter. Its presence changed who picked up the task and when. One of the best surprises: what had become a small chore transformed into a simple start-turn-stop motion—contained, predictable, and more likely to get done.
I use a bottle brush to clean the corers. The pineapple coring tool blades are extremely sharp and I find the the bottle brush is a great solution for cleaning all my sharp kitchen gadgets.
Verdict
There’s no clear “better” between these two models. The Newness corer is fast and straightforward; the OXO offers extra guidance and less grip strain. Either tool makes pineapple less of a negotiation with your hands.
In our kitchen, the pineapple corer didn’t increase how often we ate pineapple—it changed how the task got done. A simple twist and press now replaces multiple knife cuts. Small adaptation, big relief.
Comparison: Newness Vs. OXO Pineapple Corers
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| Features | ||
| Core, Peel, and Slice Pineapple | Yes | Yes |
| Stainless Steel Cylinder | Yes | Yes |
| Dishwasher* | Yes | Yes |
| Ratcheting Handle | No | Yes |
| Depth Guide | No | Yes |
| Cylinder Blade Cover | No | Yes |
| Full Blade Cover | No | No |
| Dimensions** | ||
| Cylinder Height | 7 “ | 6 7/8 “ |
| Cylinder Width | 1 3/16“ | 1 3/16“ |
| Handle Width | 3 7/8“ | 4 1/2“ |
| Handle Height | 3 1/2“ | 4 1/8“ |
| Handle Height (assembled) | 2 1/2“ | 3 1/8“ |
| Blade Width | 3 1/4“ | 3 1/2“ |
| Assembled Height | 9 1/2“ | 10“ |
| * According to manufacturer; however, we always hand wash kitchen gadgets. **Measurements are approximate. |
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Both are excellent pineapple corers, Both are very easy to use,Money well spent !!!!
Thanks for letting us know your experience with the pineapple corers Christopher! Glad you are enjoying your fresh pineapple 🙂