MicroplaneProfessional 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.

I've used several planes; this was the best I've used. Works extremely well to get fine ginger.

Very well constructed. Made in the USA. Sharp blades. Would buy again.

The Microplane graters come in different series and there are so many kinds of blades, so you may find it hard to choose one that you need.About the size, shape, grip and other overall design of the 38000 series, these graters are very well thought out and executed. They are very convenient to use on a bowl, a pan, and a cutting board. They are also very easy to use on the serving dishes in the last steps of presentation.At the time of this writing, I have used 3 products in 38000 series, plus the slider attachment. I bought different graters so that I can experiment with all sorts of ingredients to make novel garnishes, or something interesting that people wouldn't think of. The manufacturer says this shaver is good for chocolate, soft cheese, and butter, but I was hoping that it would work with vegetables and other things to make pretty flakes. Does it work just as well with other ingredients? Well, sort of. This grater says "ribbon grater" but the actual shape of shaved stuff is not quite "ribbon" with most things I tried: not thick enough and not long enough. But it works with more things than the large shaver, and in this sense I can say this product is more versatile. However, the resulting shape I get from this grater is not as interesting as those I get from large shaver. I don't see as much creative potential in this product as in the large shaver, but it may be just me. It is certainly more interesting than fine zester/grater, since the latter is very predictable in what it does and what you get.I may try more graters in this series if I get some idea of how I can make use of other blades.

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!

This is the third microplane that I have bought because the first two were framed in plastic. This one is going to last because it is completely metal and very sturdy.