Microplane Kitchen Graters

The Production of Microplane Graters

The Secret of the Extremely Sharp Blades

The blades of Microplane graters are produced using the so-called photo-etching process. Microplane has developed and optimized this photochemical technology to become its core competence over the course of its long company history. For our interested and technically savvy readers, here is a brief description:

Plates made of high-quality stainless steel are covered with a light-proof film. This film is exposed, meaning a kind of photo is transferred onto the plate, which serves as a kind of template: This determines the size and shape of the cutting edges. The stainless steel plates are then sprayed with an iron chloride solution. This acid etches away the unprotected areas and thus forms the cutting edges of the graters. The resulting grating teeth are raised, and the correct angle of inclination is of the utmost importance. Because unlike stamped or double-sided photo-etched blades, the Microplane cutting edges act like extremely sharp knives. This way, the food is not torn or crushed into a pulp, but rather cut precisely without sticking to the teeth. This difference can be seen and tasted. The flavors of the grated food are preserved, and the taste is even intensified.

Today, Microplane is recognized internationally as a pioneer in the production of one-sided photo-etched kitchen graters. The American company has set a new standard in the development and functionality of kitchen tools.

The Microplane Products

In order to offer perfect kitchen tools for various requirements in the kitchen, Microplane has developed a large range of products. The different series and blade variants are designed for the specific nature of the respective food that is to be grated. Here in the shop you will find the Microplane Premium Classic Zester Graters, Microplane Gourmet Graters, Microplane Professional Graters, Microplane Master Graters, Microplane Black Sheep Graters and the Microplane Specialty Collection.

The following blade versions are available: spice blade, star blade, zester blade, fine blade, coarse blade, very coarse blade, 2-way cutting, large rasp and the XL-coarse blade.
You can find an explanation for the special features of these blades and their possible uses further down.

The Microplane Series

Microplane Premium Classic

The Premium Classic series is – as the name already suggests – the classic in the Microplane portfolio. The characteristic look of the spice and zester graters reminds of the original, which found its way from the woodworking shop directly into the kitchen. These graters have made history and are part of the basic equipment.

Microplane Gourmet

The "Gourmet" series stands for diversity and competence. A wide grating surface and various types of blades from fine to very coarse characterize this collection. For every application, you will find the right tool here. A non-slip rubber foot and the soft-touch handle ensure comfortable operation of the graters.

Microplane Professional

Completely made of stainless steel, the Microplane Professional series is THE series for purists. A successful example of functional design that can also come with a classic, noble look. In addition, these graters are extremely practical as they are dishwasher safe. The non-slip rubber foot ensures a stable stand during work. 

Microplane Master

The Master series is a perfect composition of style and efficiency. The handle of the graters is made of American walnut wood, giving this series an exclusive and elegant appearance. Ideal for people who value stylish design even in small kitchen tools.

Microplane Black Sheep

The stainless steel graters of the Black Sheep series from Microplane present themselves entirely in black. Their cool appearance is due to a PVD coating that provides additional scratch resistance. These trendy kitchen tools are a statement for extraordinary design and an eye-catcher in any kitchen.

Microplane Specialty

In the Specialty series, Microplane combines its kitchen helpers. Each individual tool makes your kitchen work easier and makes grating, cutting, and garnishing child's play. These include: professional peeler, professional peeler with serrated blade, adjustable V-slicer with julienne blade insert, chili mill, spice mill 2in1, ginger grater 3in1, Flexi Zesti™, tower grater, square grater, rotating grater, herb cutter 2in1, spiral cutter, cube grater, garlic cutter, multi-citrus grater, protective glove, leftover holder, and pizza cutter.

The Microplane Blades

Microplane graters offer professional and hobby chefs a variety of different blade designs, from very fine to very coarse. They cover every requirement for kitchen graters. Each blade variant can be used for different foods. Depending on the type of blade, the grating result and thus the texture and aroma of the grated food changes. For example, one person prefers finely grated hard cheese, while another prefers coarse Parmesan shavings - it's a matter of taste.

Microplane Spice Blade

Grating result:

The spice grater is the finest blade in the Microplane range. With it, you can transform hard spices into the finest powder. Unlike the other blades, the grating surface of the spice blade is semi-circular.

Food & dishes:

The spice blade is there to grate nutmeg, cinnamon, star anise or even chocolate very finely. Ideal for decorating desserts or for topping drinks, such as hot chocolate. A pinch of finely grated nutmeg belongs on mashed potatoes and refines some soups or sauces.

Microplane Star Blade

Grating result:

The star blade is ideal for creating a snowflake-like, powdery consistency. The grating result is very fine and fluffy.

Food & dishes:

Freshly grated, powdery Parmesan is wonderful on antipasti, salads, soups and pasta. Due to the fine texture, the cheese melts on the warm dish in no time. Also perfect for seasoning Asian dishes with freshly grated ginger. Chocolate and cinnamon can be effortlessly grated into drinks and desserts to refine them.

Microplane Zester Blade

Grating result:

The classic zester blade delivers a fine grating result. It resembles "angel hair", according to Microplane. This type of blade is ideally suited for all foods that you want to grate very finely.

Food & dishes:

Perfectly suited to effortlessly grate citrus fruit peels. For refining salad dressings, desserts, cakes and cookies. The zester blade is also excellent for grating aged hard cheese like Parmesan fresh over pasta or Caesar salad.

Microplane Fine Blade

Grating result:

With the fine blade, you achieve a very delicate and fine texture of the grated food. This allows the flavors of the grated material to unfold perfectly and provide significantly more taste. Roots and spices that contain moisture, such as ginger, garlic and chili, get a puree-like consistency with this blade.

Food & Dishes:

The fine blade is ideal for grating the zest of citrus fruits, sparing the peel layer where the bitter substances are located. Grated citrus peels are wonderful as a baking ingredient. With this blade, hard spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg or even chocolate can also be grated. The grating result is extra fine.

Microplane Coarse Blade

Grating result:

The coarse blade allows you to cut the grated material into fine strips.

Food & Dishes:

The coarse blade is well suited for hard cheese like Parmesan or Pecorino. Its main area of application is a variety of fruits and vegetables, such as apples, pears, carrots or even ginger and coconut. Onions, shallots and garlic can be finely grated with it, so that they can be well mixed with the other ingredients in soups and sauces and refine the taste. If you grate ginger with the coarse blade, you can use it to season Asian dishes or prepare fresh ginger tea. Also perfect for homemade baby puree from fresh carrots or apples.

Microplane 2-Way Blade

Grating result:

With the two-way blade, you can effortlessly grate back and forth. The grating result is fine, slightly wider strips (similar to the large rasp, but more delicate and thinner).

Food & Dishes:

The 2-way blade is very suitable for all types of vegetables that should not be grated too finely, such as zucchini or cabbage. Also ideal for grating hard and soft cheese for casseroles, baked pasta dishes and gratins. Some also grate onions and potatoes for quick rosti. This multitasker also effortlessly chops hard foods like chocolate.

Microplane Very Coarse Blade

Grating result:

The very coarse blade cuts the grated material into elongated sticks - similar to julienne strips, but slightly wider and thicker.

Food & Dishes:

With the very coarse blade, you can actually grate almost all foods. Hard and soft cheese for pasta, pizza and salad, cabbage for coleslaw, and fresh vegetables like carrots, potatoes, zucchini for stews and casseroles. When baking, you can grate cold butter into the dough or garnish desserts with grated chocolate.

Microplane Large Rasp

Grating result:

With it, you can conjure up skilled toppings on your dishes - whether sweet or savory. Because the grating result of the large rasp are fine, but wide chips. These look great and have an intense flavor due to their texture.

Food & Dishes:
This blade is ideal for garnishing and decorating dishes: Savory cheese shavings for salad or carpaccio, sweet chocolate shavings for cakes and desserts - your imagination knows no bounds.

Microplane XL-Coarse Blade

Grating Result:

The XL-coarse blade cuts food into wide sticks and is perfect for grating larger quantities.

Food & Dishes:

The XL-coarse blade is ideal for grating bulkier foods such as zucchini, potatoes, cabbage and much more. Even freshly grated pumpkin for pumpkin soup is quickly made. Even soft cheese can be quickly and effortlessly grated over potato or vegetable gratins.

The advantages of Microplane kitchen graters – at a glance:

Microplane graters have the world's sharpest blades. They offer the following advantages to professional and amateur chefs:

The blades cut the food precisely and cleanly, they are not torn or crushed. This preserves and intensifies the aroma, enhancing the taste.

Grating without effort. The grating material glides effortlessly over the blade, without having to apply pressure or the food sticking to the cutting edges.

Depending on the desired consistency, a wide variety of foods can be grated with almost any blade.

• • Extremely sharp & durable stainless steel blades
• • Single-sided photochemically etched cutting edges
• • Exclusive use of highest quality stainless steel
• • Microplane blades are completely manufactured in company-owned factories
• • Ergonomic handles guarantee high comfort when grating
• • Non-slip rubber feet ensure stability
• • Reusable protective covers for safe storage of the graters
• • Easy to handle
• • Easy to clean