Microplane Classic Zester Grater, Black

The metal of the blade seems lighter and thinner than in the past, and the device has lost the plastic tips that helped stabilise it when rested against a plate or countertop, and when sliding the blade into the storage sheath. Still my best zester, however.

Easy to use and clean. I like that it has a protective cover that slides off to use.

Absolutely love this citrus zester!It's super sharp and makes zesting lemons, limes, and oranges effortless. The handle is comfortable to hold, and the fine blades create perfect zest without the bitter pith. Easy to clean and doesn’t rust.

I’ve used a bunch of zesters over the years, and this one’s the one I always reach for. It’s sharp, easy to grip, and handles everything from lemon peel to parmesan without slipping or clogging. The blade’s held up really well, and it rinses clean in seconds. Just one of those tools that earns its keep week after week.

I picked up the Microplane version of the 4-sided box grater years ago, & I’ve wanted one of these ‘detail-oriented’ versions for a while. Ordered it on impulse filling up a $25It’s strong, sturdy, & well-made, it’s easy to handle, & it zests perfectlyIf it has a flaw, it is that I expected slightly more ‘tooth’. Examining the plane of the grater closely, I can see that the teeth are set just shy of (slightly below) that plane. This set makes it a perfect zester, & I’ll bet it’s terrific if you want nutmeg or cinnamon & fluffy Parmesan, but I can’t use this as a grater except for more-or-less special casesI’ve since ordered a top-rated/top-selling German strip-grater like the Microplane, & compared the two vs a thumb-sized piece of ginger (as one has a ‘stand’, I used each handheld). Beginning with the Microplane, I was unable to accumulate any grated ginger; the other grater grated the entire thing rather quickly…so I won’t rely on the Microplane for vegetables, but that’s *my* use-caseThe Microplane’s perfection is effortless - all the zest, no pith, no skill, right out of the box, first stroke. Practice can only improve results. Did I mention it handles beautifully? It’s well worth keeping

Hand wash this thing. Don’t use the dishwasher for it. The only drawback, which isn’t small, is that water can get into the handle. Make sure to dry with the blade down.

Easy to use. I've always wanted one but just never took the time to look at them. I love being able to use it to grate parmesan cheese on an Italian dish or use it as a zester for my lemons. "Grate" job!

Great little zester that is easy to use and cleanup. Price was right with fast shipping.