My new zestfriend!
This zester is a good quality, sharp, and easy on the hands. Good deal and doesn't have the plastic grip like most. This thing will zest with a quick stroke across the top. Read more
Microplane
Microplane All-Stainless Steel Lemon Zester Tool Blade made in the USA
$31.99
About this item
- Ultra sharp Made in USA blades: Microplate uses Photo-Etched technology to make Ultra sharp grating blades right here in America!
- Zest citrus: the blade is designed with a specific tooth set that takes the flavorful rind directly off the citrus fruit, while leaving behind the bitter white pith. Zest adds flavor to vinaigrettes, stir fries, salads, and baked goods!
- Grate cheese: grate Parmesan into fluffy mounds that melt quickly and look beautiful when treating yourself of family to Rustic bowls of pasta. Sprinkle fresh Parmesan over eggs, salads, or any dish for a burst of flavor.
- Surgical grade stainless Steel: This material stays rust-free and maintains sharpness over time. True stainless Steel is magnetic, so this item can be hung on your magnetic knife strip. The zester/grater comes with a protective cover for storing.
- Dishwasher safe: The tool is easy to clean, Simply rinse Immediately after use. Use a kitchen brush on the underside of the blade to clean out tough to reach particles. The zester/grater can also be placed in the dishwasher.
- Product Description A true American original, this zester is what made Microplane a must have amongst professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts. The iconic long and narrow, rasp-style design originated in the woodshop. This zester/grater is perfect for zesting lemon, limes and other citrus as well as grating parmesan and other hard cheeses. Other uses include grating whole spices, ginger, and garlic. .com For uniform lemon rind shreds, this is the perfect grater. Its design is based on that of a rasp, the small and efficient woodworking tool. The cutters are especially sharp, which guarantees easy grating. But this also means you'll need to exercise extra caution--no one likes grated knuckles. The totally flat grating surface makes it easy to move the fruit across the blades, while the rounded edges allow you to set this across the top of a bowl Ultra sharp Made in USA blades: Microplate uses Photo-Etched technology to make Ultra sharp grating blades right here in America!; Zest citrus: the blade is designed with a specific tooth set that takes the flavorful rind directly off the citrus fruit, while leaving behind the bitter white pith. Zest adds flavor to vinaigrettes, stir
Specification
Product facts
Key details
- color_spec
- Steel
- Color
- Steel
- Brand
- Microplane
- Style
- Silver
- shape
- Rectangular
Technical specifications
- item_model_number
- 40001
Item information
- is_dishwasher_safe
- Yes
- manufacturer
- Microplane
- upc
- 885565919222 098399400013 767615877693 885526006473
- global_trade_identification_number
- 00098399400013
- department
- unisex
- best_sellers_rank
- #15,837 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #55 in Graters #167 in Fruit & Vegetable Tools
- is_discontinued_by_manufacturer
- No
- date_first_available
- May 5, 2003
Overview
About this item
- Ultra sharp Made in USA blades: Microplate uses Photo-Etched technology to make Ultra sharp grating blades right here in America!
- Zest citrus: the blade is designed with a specific tooth set that takes the flavorful rind directly off the citrus fruit, while leaving behind the bitter white pith. Zest adds flavor to vinaigrettes, stir fries, salads, and baked goods!
- Grate cheese: grate Parmesan into fluffy mounds that melt quickly and look beautiful when treating yourself of family to Rustic bowls of pasta. Sprinkle fresh Parmesan over eggs, salads, or any dish for a burst of flavor.
- Surgical grade stainless Steel: This material stays rust-free and maintains sharpness over time. True stainless Steel is magnetic, so this item can be hung on your magnetic knife strip. The zester/grater comes with a protective cover for storing.
- Dishwasher safe: The tool is easy to clean, Simply rinse Immediately after use. Use a kitchen brush on the underside of the blade to clean out tough to reach particles. The zester/grater can also be placed in the dishwasher.
- Product Description A true American original, this zester is what made Microplane a must have amongst professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts. The iconic long and narrow, rasp-style design originated in the woodshop. This zester/grater is perfect for zesting lemon, limes and other citrus as well as grating parmesan and other hard cheeses. Other uses include grating whole spices, ginger, and garlic. .com For uniform lemon rind shreds, this is the perfect grater. Its design is based on that of a rasp, the small and efficient woodworking tool. The cutters are especially sharp, which guarantees easy grating. But this also means you'll need to exercise extra caution--no one likes grated knuckles. The totally flat grating surface makes it easy to move the fruit across the blades, while the rounded edges allow you to set this across the top of a bowl Ultra sharp Made in USA blades: Microplate uses Photo-Etched technology to make Ultra sharp grating blades right here in America!; Zest citrus: the blade is designed with a specific tooth set that takes the flavorful rind directly off the citrus fruit, while leaving behind the bitter white pith. Zest adds flavor to vinaigrettes, stir
Details
Materials and maintenance
- material
- Silver
- dimensions
- 12"L x 1.33"W x 0.33"H
- weight
- 1.76 ounces
- Product Dimensions
- 12"L x 1.33"W x 0.33"H
- product_dimensions
- 12"L x 1.33"W x 0.33"H
- item_weight
- 1.76 ounces
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8 reviewsPositive
Rated 4.7/5 across 8 reviews — highly regarded by customers.
- 100% of sampled reviews are from verified purchases.
- 88% of sampled reviews give 4–5 stars.
Customers say
Customers find this grater to be the best zester, particularly excelling at citrus zest and finely shredding hard cheeses like Parmesan.
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So Great That Not Having a Handle Doesn't Matter
I don't often write reviews, but this thing inspired me to. I read other reviews that said they didn't miss the handle, so I took a chance. I admit that it required a little creativity to figure out the best grip for my hand personally, but the joyful part came when I slid a fresh chunk of pecorino romano down the length of this very sharp tool to then watch the snowfall of fine, soft cheese float down to the waiting porcelain collection dish. So easy, so efficient. And made in America, baby! Excellent quality. I might actually score a bunch for Christmas prezzies... Read more
Sheath acts as a handle
I use the plastic sheath as a "handle" and that works fine. Love the surgical quality of the cutters and have gifted this to many family and friends. Read more
Made in USA !
Yes, it is true. This high quality item is actually made in the United States Of America! I gave it 5 stars because I like things that are well made and perform the task that they were designed to do and do it well. But wait, that's not all! Not only does it work as intended, it is inexpensive, and simple to use. It does work better for zesting or shreding some foods and ingredients better than others but that may just be a matter of learning how to hold and manipulate the tool for that item. I said that it was easy to use and it is, but you do have to find out the best way to hold it to fit your own hand size or the task you are preforming. Use it 2 or 3 times and you're a Pro. For the money, and the free shipping possiblity, and crazy good way that it shaves off parmesan and romano cheeze,go for it! Don't worry about hurting yourself, it is no more dangerous than a sharp knife or a pot of boiling water. It comes with a very durable plastic guard/storage cover that protects the sharpness of the tool and your hands. Read more
Love this thing
Bought my first at a garage sale for next to nothing. After using it once, I threw away my old zester which was awful. Have since gifted it to quite a few friends and family members. In addition to zesting citrus, which it does beautifully, it's also good for finely shredding hard cheeses like Parmesan and for grating garlic. Read more
Simple, durable, wonderfully useful.
It does exactly what I had hoped it would! It zests citrus, makes parmesan nice and fluffy, and finely grates both ginger and garlic (perfect for small dishes). One with a handle might be slightly more intuitive to hold, but I got used to this one quickly. It cleans easily (a couple taps upside down or a rinse under water), and doesnt take up much drawer space. If you want to grate things in bulk, get a more coarse grater- this has "micro" in the name for a reason. The long length makes it pretty fast to use, since you can get long strokes in, compared to a shorter grater. Read more
Just like Ina’s!
Exactly what I’d hoped it would be. Effortless zesting and grating and easy to clean. Read more
Happy
This zester replaced another one I had. It was no black handle so it cleans well and does not put pieces in my recipe. Read more
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