Microplane

Microplane Premium Classic Series Zester/Grater

Name: Microplane Premium Classic Series Zester/Grater
Brand: Microplane

The blade Serious Eats singled out for clean citrus curls without disturbing pith: photo-etched stainless teeth, a soft-grip handle, and rubber feet that keep it planted on a board.

$18 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-07-163 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance9.5/ 10

design7.0/ 10

value8.7/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

Its modest price buys the category-defining photo-etched blade, a comfortable handle, rubber stability tabs, and a blade guard—not decorative materials. Serious Eats’ citrus test specifically found clean zest without disturbing the pith.

MATERIALS

BladePhoto-etched surgical-grade stainless steel

Fine, very sharp teeth cut rather than tear, helping separate zest from pith and retain edge performance.

HandleSoft-touch rubberized plastic

Adds secure, low-fatigue grip.

End tabsRubber

Keep the rasp from skating on a board or bowl.

CRITERIA

10/10

Blade Geometry

Serious Eats found efficient zesting without disturbing the white pith.

10/10

Grip Comfort

Independent testing praised the soft grip for minimizing fatigue.

9/10

Board Stability

Rubber end tabs brace securely on board or bowl.

9/10

Surface Area

Long, narrow active surface supports full strokes without excess bulk.

8/10

Cleaning Ease

Dishwasher-safe; rinse or brush the shallow reverse side promptly.

10/10

Build Durability

Photo-etched stainless blade is built for long-lived sharpness.

10/10

Safe Storage

Supplied reusable blade cover protects teeth and hands.

IDEAL FOR

·Everyday citrus zest
·Parmesan and hard cheeses
·Ginger, garlic, nutmeg

NOT FOR

·Soft cheese
·Coarse vegetable shredding

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

A slim, well-proportioned rasp with a genuinely comfortable soft grip and rubber foot. It is visually plain but extremely resolved in hand and in drawer storage.