Microplane Professional Series Kitchen Grater Fine for Hard Cheese, Citrus Fruits, Garlic, Chili, Cinnamon and Nutmeg with Stainless Steel Blades - Made in USA

The grater is sharp, easy to hold and quality; made of stainless steel from top of the handle down to the grater base. The only plastic is the sliding cover. Probably the best little grater I’ve ever had and plan to buy other sizes from this series. Made in the USA and not China is another huge advantage.Other reviewers talked about the labels and glue. Because I had read reviews before buying, when mine arrived I simply started pulling at the label corner, carefully and slowly pulling the label back. The label peeled off in one piece taking all the glue with it. No residue left on the grater at all. Not sure why others had an issue with this?

I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I had been ignoring the zest ingredient in recipes for years. A few weeks ago, I decided to try it using the only grater I owned (which turned out to be a nutmeg grater). Not a great idea. After tiring my arm out getting the zest, I then spent 45 minutes cleaning the thing with a toothpick.I got online the next day and ordered this little gadget. This thing is GREAT! Not only does it take the zest off with minimal effort (a gentle rub does it), it's also astonishingly easy to clean (just run the sponge in the same direction as the blades).It IS sharp, so slow down and give it some respect, but I've not had a problem with cutting myself yet.Also, I've read that some people have trouble with the plastic covers. I'm honestly not sure why -- they've always popped on and off quite easily for me (and I'm always the least coordinated person I know, lol). Perhaps they're trying to slide the covers on and off? I could see how that could be disastrous. If you grasp both edges and gently pry up with your thumb, the lid pops right off. It goes back on the same way, in reverse.Anyway, I love this product ... and I'm glad I got it in the all stainless steel. It's beautiful, should last quite a long time, and will produce many yummy recipes!

I have owned a previous Microplane, consumer edition, with plastic frame and it was absolutely wonderful until it wasn't. The plastic frame lasted a good long time, being hand washed but once it broke the grater was useless. When I saw the Professional series I knew I needed another one. I first bought the skinny 'rasp style' and it is good for zesting citrus fruit, however, I lost several garlic cloves in a pot and had to fish them out because the surface area is not wide enough. This is the main task for which I selected the tool. I does a better job than a press and is infinitely easier to clean. It also makes a good ginger grater.Upon receiving this Microplane the quality and professional sturdiness stood out immediately. The thoughtful additions of non slip base and a tighter cover made my day. This is reminiscent of chef tools I am familiar with in restaurants. I have no doubts about it longevity and usefulness.If fine grating is what you need this would be my first choice.

Ok, I admit it. I'm a kitchen gadget connoisseur. The Microplane Professional Series might be a little pricey but they are worth every extra dime. I have three different graters from this series and I love them all. I use them a few times a week. I got my first one over ten years ago and it still grates and looks like it did the first time I used it. I cannot say enough positive things about these graters.The hard plastic cover that comes with it is easy to use and perfect keeping it safe while stored in your drawer. To remove the cover, simply pull it towards the handle. To replace it do the reverse motion.Warning: These graters are very sharp so keep your precious fingers and knuckles away from the blades!I wash mine by hand using a plastic bristle brush immediately after use. Easy to clean with just a few quick scrubs and a good rinse.Conclusion: Spend the extra money and buy this grater. You will not regret it!

The grater works well and seems well made. I was concerned about the problems people mentioned with the sticker leaving adhesive, but it was not an issue for me. The sticker was on the back and made of plastic. When I slowly and carefully peeled it off, it left almost no residue behind. The couple flecks it left behind were less than 5% of the total area of the sticker, and came off in about a minute when scrubbed.The grater itself isn't just spot welded at the corners, it is completely welded up both sides where the grating surface comes into contact with the wire frame. There is some flex when grating Parmesan, but it seems fairly sturdy. The grater makes very fluffy, fine piles of Parmesan that melt instantly. This is great if you want to have your cheese melt, but if you want heartier strips you would need a different size. This greater doesn't work as well on medium to soft cheeses like cheddar as they tend to crumble when pushed through the small holes.After a month, I'm still happy I bought it. I can't say how well it holds up over time, but it seems very well made.