Microplane 35001 Home Series Coarse Grater, Black

Description

The Microplane Home Series Red Coarse blade is perfect for grating hard cheese, chocolate, and nuts. Constructed out of 18/10 stainless steel with a clear plastic frame. This item is dishwasher safe. A plastic safety cover is included to protect blade when not in use.

Features

• Great for grating hard cheese, chocolate, and nuts
• Constructed out of 18/10 stainless steel with a clear plastic frame
• Hard acrylic frame lets grater rest on the counter without scratching
• A plastic safety cover is included to protect blade when not in use
• Dishwasher safe

Customer Reviews

1. Plastic breaks.

   Date: 2010-04-21

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   These graters worked fine on zesting citrus or grating garlic cloves. But, once I used them (this one and the fine grater) for hard cheese (Parmesan, Romano, etc.), the plastic cracked on both of them. I would suggest you get one similiar to this model, but one that is made of all metal in the grater portion. Also, the handles have to be removed from these graters while washing (dishwasher or hand), because water collects inside and will not dry up unless the handles are removed and then allowed to dry completely. These graters have a couple of design flaws, which need to be addressed by the manufacturer.

2. handle snapped off after a few months of use

   Date: 2010-03-17

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   This worked really well until the handle snapped off after 2 months of occasional use. I never put it in the dishwasher, either. Very disappointed.

3. My spa uses this for pedicures...

   Date: 2010-03-16

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   And it works great. I think they use this grater to get around state laws baning the use of blades, but it's a good tool and I get the best pedicures from the shop because of this grater. I purchased this one for my mother and she uses it for her at home pedicures and loves it.

4. BEWARE!!!!

   Date: 2010-03-05

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   I couldn't figure out where plastic chips were coming from in the food that I was eating!! After looking around, I found that the plastic edges of these "home series" graters will crack and break due to flexing after a couple of months use. The plastic chips end up in the food.
   
   Additionally, the black rubber handle will slide off at the most inappropriate times and eventually get filled with food, which is impossible to adequately clean.
   
   Avoid these "home series" graters. Look around for something more durable and easy to clean.
   

5. Short life, try something else.

   Date: 2009-12-10

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   In less than a year, the plastic border completely disintegrated for no apparent reason. The metal plane itself is still fine, but useless without some way to hang on to it. I used this item almost exlusively to grate Tillamook cheddar and I like how it worked until I noticed pieces of plastic falling off into the grated cheese. I don't own a dishwasher, always washed this by hand with dish soap and a soft brush, so the cracking and ultimate falling apart of the plastic around the plane was not due to chemicals or heat. I think I'll try the "professional" model and see if it lasts.