OXO Good Grips Two-Fold Etched Grater

*Edit:* I just noticed there are a variety of products on this page. This review is for the OXO Good Grips Etched Two-Fold Grater. Since this rating process has the categories of: Easy to clean, Easy to use, and Easy to hold, I'll touch on those areas. ## Cleaning ## I think my favorite thing about this pair of cheese graters is how easy they are to clean! Since I only use one side at a time, there's much less surface area to worry about. I feel these things are well made and pretty seem-less. This means there aren't little nooks and grannies in which the little cheese pieces can play hide-and-seek (like I've seen with box graters). After use, to give it a quick rinse (~10 seconds) I run warm water over the front side of it and wipe it with my hand (in the direction of the blades! don't grate your fingers!). Any cheese particles and residue seem to wipe away pretty easily. By the time I flip it over, there's usually not much on the underside. I then wipe across the grater in the opposite direction on the other side (I find it's easier to move toward the blades on the underside). If I want to be a little more thorough before putting it away, I'll do the same thing with a little soap and warm water on a soft dish cloth/pad. It glides across the surface pretty easily wiping away greasy residue (again, go with the blades). After wiping across the other side and a quick water rinse, you're done! ## Usage ## I keep the two parts separated and only use them one at a time depending on how finely I want to grate the cheese. So far I've kept to using harder cheeses for the finer grater. I use the coarser grater when I want bigger pieces or when using softer cheeses. The blades seem pretty sharp, so I haven't had too much difficulty grating cheese. Depending on how you hold or support the grater, you may be able to apply more force to grate more quickly. I'd say you want to apply the force in a more parallel direction (maybe using a force vector that's 10-15 degrees off the plane of the grater). There appears to be some flex when pressing into the grater. I could see potential for warping over time with too much pressure being applied into the grater. I don't see this being an issue if you apply the majority of the force in a parallel direction. You just need enough force to keep firm contact between the cheese and the grater. The blades are pretty sharp, so just moving the cheese across them should get the job done. Along those lines, be mindful of the placement of your fingers as you use it. I've had one nick so far, but I was spacing out not paying attention to what I was doing. Luckily it was only on the very surface of my fingertip. ## Holding ## If you need some support, you can rest the bottom end of the grater on a surface (counter/dish/etc.). I found I prefer just holding the grater in the air by the handle. This could get tiring after enough grating, but I like having less of a mess by doing it this way. I tend to hold the grater mostly parallel to a bowl or plate so that most gratings go into the dish. I haven't yet tried grating with the two pieces attached. I think it's more convenient to keep them apart. There may be more support using it that way, so I guess that's something to consider. I like making cleanup as easy as possible, so the less surfaces to clean, the better! ## Conclusion ## Overall, I'm pretty happy with this purchase. Having tried single pane and box graters, I find I prefer the pane style. I also found I tend to only need two sizes for grating cheese, so this pair is perfect. The product looks well-made, it's *very* easy to clean, and I haven't had difficulty using it. I consider this a 5 star product, and I hope it helps others to increase their enjoyment of cheese like it has for me! Read more

I do a lot of cooking, and I've always really hated box graters. They're bulky and hard to clean and half the time they wear out quickly. This OXO grater is a fantastic replacement for the boxy ones that I despise so much, and it's by far the best grater I've ever used. In addition to both sides being sharp and working well, this thing is expertly designed. The large handle is really easy to hold for long periods of time. The fact that both sides come with a cover is amazing and makes it so much easier to throw the whole thing into a drawer. I love how the pieces can be disconnected, mainly because it's way easier to hand-wash that way. And like I said, it just overall works exceptionally well. My only complaints are 1) the body is made of plastic, which is fine but I wish it were more durable for the price. And 2) this isn't a big deal but I wish the two pieces could be locked together for even easier storage. But neither of those are dealbrakers, this is an overall fantastic grater and I highly highly recommend it. Read more

I love that this grater comes apart and can be used in pieces, one side at a time! It is much more convenient to clean and takes less space to store than a traditional box grater. I also find it easier to use, for my purposes. The grips are soft and easy to hold, and when it comes to storage, I really appreciate the plastic covers that are included for both sides of the grater. The graters themselves are sharp and work really well. Overall, I highly recommend and am so glad I made the switch from a traditional box grater. I should have done it long ago! Read more

A grater is something that every kitchen should have, due to the ease of use and surprising uses or needs that might come about when cooking. I've used this OXO product, and it's worth the money to own. The quality is superb and can handle thin or thick vegetables that need shredding. However, when using the grater it's best to be careful. I've actually nicked my own finger more than once when shredding due to the sharp blades of the grater. Luckily I never grate too hard or fast, otherwise I could have had a potential serious injury. Always be careful when using bladed utensils. Read more

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I hate most hand graters - they're flimsy, hard to hold onto, and ugly. This one is attractive, functional, a good value, and easy to use. It can be used assembled in a V, or it comes apart easily so that only one side can be used. Since it comes apart, it's easy to clean. The one we used to have doesn't come apart, so it was nearly impossible to wash. The fact that it comes apart makes it easy to store. Read more

This is an amazing asset to any kitchen. It’s easy to use, and very easy to clean, plus with this design there is way less waste. Way easier to clean than a box grater. I make a lot of biscuits that require shaving frozen butter with this grater it is so easy. I also add flour to the bottom for the butter to fall into and it makes it very easy to use, the butter doesn’t melt as fast, or stick as much to the greater. Read more

Love the way it folds and fits easily in the drawer. The plastic covers on the grates keep them from damaging other nearby items. Very pleased with the purchase. Read more