Microplane 39005 Rotary Grater with Coarse and Fine Blades
by Microplane

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Category: Kitchen
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Product Summary

• Left and right handed
• Razor-like edges are formed by a totally different process called photo-etching in which holes are dissolved with a chemical, leaving edges that finely slice the food instead of tearing or shredding.
• Dishwasher safe
• 18/8 stainless steel blades
• Large hopper and long handle for ease of use.

Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Microplane 39005 Rotary Grater with Coarse and Fine Blades

Customer Review: Not well made...
Summary: 2 Stars

Description of Microplane 39005 Rotary Grater with Coarse and Fine Blades

The Microplane 39005 rotary grater integrates the rasp's sharp steel blades into a safer, more powerful design. Use is simple. A hinged, black plastic handle opens and food may be placed in the hopper. Close the hinge to hold the food in place while keeping fingers safe from the razor-sharp blades. The slight pressure caused by holding the handle closed keeps food in contact with the grating surface. In addition, the grater's long, curved handle is comfortable for left- or right-handed users.

Each blade drum has its particular strengths: the coarse drum is useful for soft cheese, while the finer drum has a delicate touch for spices such as nutmeg. Nevertheless, either blade works well for chocolate, nuts, or parmesan and other hard cheeses. Both are constructed of 18/8 stainless steel by a photo-etching rather than the typical punch-hole process. The superior result is edges as sharp as tiny knives for superbly-grated food.

Both handle and drums are dishwasher-safe. An enclosed nylon cleaning brush helps remove bits of cheese that might harden under extreme heat. The grater measures 7-1/2 by 5 inches when assembled, and each drum has 12-1/2 square inches of grating surface. A tough, nylon-bristled grater cleaning brush is also included. --Garland Withers