Microplane Gourmet Series Small Shaver
My Star Rating: 5 stars out of 5 = I Love It
My Summary Statement: Non-slip Handle, Rubber Foot to Sturdy on Flat Surface, Easy to Clean, ½ inch long blades, Fast
After using Microplane’s 40020 (fine) and 40021 (medium), which we love, my son begged for a wider grater to use on parmesan cheese, like the ones restaurant wait staff use tableside, to serve over Caesar salad and Italian pasta dishes. This is it.
The Microplane Gourmet Small Shaver is sharp and easy to use. It is a one way grater with ½ inch wide blades. I prefer this to our old box style cutter because you hold the non-slip handle with one hand which is sturdier than trying to hold a box cutter down while also grating across. This Grater has a foot at the base with a rubber section so you can sturdy it against a flat surface when in use. You also can just grate it over a plate of food.
We only use it for cheese. The manufacturer says it works on fruits and vegetables. I don't frequently grate fruits and vegetables but when I want to I plan to use this.
It comes with a protective cover which helps it stay sharp while stored in a drawer, and it also helps you not get cut while rooting around for other kitchen gadgets in the drawer.
It is easy to clean. This may be stating the obvious but when washing it use the sponge or cloth in the direction of the blades, not against it, or else you will both shred your cleaning implement and dull the blade.
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