Microplane Gourmet Cheese Grater with Soft Touch Handle (Extra Coarse, Black)

Microplane offers a range of grater collections including PREMIUM CLASSIC, ARTISAN SERIES, HOME SERIES, GOURMET SERIES, PROFESSIONAL SERIES, and SPECIALTY SERIES. They are the original manufacturer to apply photo-etching technology to graters, creating ultra-sharp grater blades. The tiny, razor-sharp teeth act like finely honed knives, cutting ingredients with precision rather than tearing them. Originally designed as a woodworking tool, the original zester revolutionized grating in 1994 and found enthusiastic support from professional chefs and culinary enthusiasts.

Microplane graters (excluding Master Series) are dishwasher safe, but to ensure that the blades stay sharp as long as possible, hand washing is recommended. Each product comes with a protective cover for increased longevity and ease of storage. Hand-held paddle graters feature non-slip rubber feet for superior stability. Thanks to the sharpness of the blades, grating with minimal effort is all it takes for food to glide gently and easily off the blade without needing to apply any pressure.

The grater is best for hard and soft cheeses, apples, cabbage, carrots, chocolate, coconut, onions, and zucchini, resulting in thick, wide strands. It is also a great tool for making coleslaws, hashbrowns, and big shreds of soft cheeses like cheddar.

The ultra-sharp blades are made in the USA from US Stainless Steel at Microplane's facility in Russellville, Arkansas, supporting American jobs and manufacturing. The base of the frame has a non-slip foot to keep the grater from slipping while cooking and preventing any scratching on countertops. The stainless steel is naturally BPA free and can be placed in the dishwasher for cleaning. Additionally, the grater comes with a protective cover to keep fingers safe by placing it over the top of the blade before storing.

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