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Microplane Classic Zester Grater, Black

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  • Ultra Sharp Made in USA blades: Microplane uses photo-etched technology to make ultra sharp grating blades right here in America! BPA free plastic handle.
  • Zest Citrus: The blade is designed with a specific tooth set that takes the flavorful rind directly off the citrus fruit, while leaving behind the bitter white pith. Zest adds flavor to vinaigrettes, stir fries, salads, and baked goods!
  • Grate Cheese: Grate parmesan into fluffy mounds that melt quickly and look beautiful when treating yourself of family to rustic bowls of pasta. Sprinkle fresh parmesan over eggs, salads, or any dish for a burst of flavor.
  • Surgical Grade Stainless Steel: this material stays rust-free and maintains sharpness over time. True stainless steel is magnetic, so this item can be hung on your magnetic knife strip.
  • Dishwasher Safe: The tool is easy to clean, simply rinse immediately after use. Use a kitchen brush on the underside of the blade to clean out tough to reach particles. The zester/grater can also be placed in the dishwasher.
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MICROPLANE CLASSIC ZESTER GRATER


Elevate your kitchen's efficiency and quality with the Microplane Classic 12" Black Zester Grater (40020), a must-have tool for culinary professionals and home chefs alike.

With a grating blade made in the USA, this premium zester grater boasts a photo-etched, surgical-grade stainless steel blade, expertly crafted to deliver precise and effortless grating and zesting.

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Classic Stainless Steel Zester and Cheese Grater

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ULTRA SHARP BLADE

Made in the USA with photo-etched steel for unmatched sharpness and durability.

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EFFORTLESS ZESTING

Perfectly zests citrus without bitter pith – ideal for lemons, limes, and oranges.

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MULTI-USE TOOL

Grates hard cheeses, garlic, ginger, chocolate, nutmeg and more with ease.

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EASY TO CLEAN

Dishwasher-safe stainless steel blade with protective cover for safe storage.

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4.8 out of 5 stars 11,334
4.5 out of 5 stars 103
4.9 out of 5 stars 18
4.6 out of 5 stars 454
3-in-1 stainless steel
Soft grip handle
Dishwasher safe
Weight
6 ounces 3.2 ounces 7.7 ounces 6.7 ounces
Dimensions
12" x 1 5/16 x 1 inches 8.75 x 1.19 x 1.25 inches 11.02 x 5.12 x 1.18 inches 13 x 4.5 x 1.25 inches
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Microplane Microplane Microplane Microplane

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers find this grater to be an excellent tool that works well for various tasks, including citrus zest, cheese, and nutmeg, while being easy to use and clean, with blades that stay sharp for years and wash well in the dishwasher. They consider it well worth the price. The durability receives mixed feedback - while some say it holds up well over time, others report issues with the handle breaking off after few uses.
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1155 customers mention quality, 1120 positive, 35 negative
Customers praise the grater's quality, describing it as the best zester available.
...Great product, you should try it!Read more
Great grater but the back is rather sharp when trying to clear food. I have cut myself a few times on this item so just have to be careful.Read more
What a great zester! Bought this because of the great reviews and I couldn't be happier. It's light weight and very sharp and it's easy to clean....Read more
This is most definately the best zester I have ever used. The over all length adds to the ease of using this zester. Highly recommend this product.Read more
822 customers mention functionality, 799 positive, 23 negative
Customers find that the grater works well, particularly for lemon zest, hard cheeses, and nutmeg.
...Works great and it's a lot easier than trying to mince rind with a knife. It's sturdy and feels well made. The zest is uniform and strips right off....Read more
Works well. My biggest complaint is the packaging. Almost impossible to get the plastic cover off of it. Don't even think about putting it back on.Read more
...It works very well, because it is very sharp, but because it is very sharp, you need to be very careful when you are at the end of whatever you are...Read more
This came within 24 hours! Super service -- and it works like a charm. We will never dread zesting fruit again!Read more
619 customers mention zesting, 594 positive, 25 negative
Customers find the grater excellent for zesting citrus and cheese, and appreciate its performance with parmesan and nutmeg.
I used mine all the time. Great for zesting. I loved it so much I bought my mother-in-law one. Great tool.Read more
It's perfect for zesting and makes short work of it when you have a lot of zesting to do. I don't recommend using it for ginger though....Read more
...it's SOO easy to zest oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes. the zest comes off in silvery delicate ribbons...i can't say enough about it....Read more
Nice piece for the kitchen, great for zesting lemons and even ginger. Feels sturdy as far as the metal goes, does have a lightweight plastic handle....Read more
548 customers mention ease of use, 479 positive, 69 negative
Customers find the grater easy to use, describing it as effortless for zesting and grating smaller items.
This is a perfect length..easy to use and made well. I like that it has a cover included. Use for lemons and to shred feta cheese..works great!...Read more
...not sure I like the size as much but this made the job really quick and easy. I was surprised as some said it was very sharp and could be dangerous....Read more
...The amount of zest I got from one little orange was crazy!! It's very easy to use and even comes with a plastic cover to keep your fingers save when...Read more
So easy to use! I can't believe it works so much better than other brands I've used. Really pleased ! Sharp but so much safer than a knife.Read more
448 customers mention sharpness, 351 positive, 97 negative
Customers praise the grater's sharpness, noting that it stays sharp for years, with one customer highlighting its ultra-sharp stainless steel blades.
...It s comfortable to hold and easily washed after use. It is very sharp and I don’t have to struggle grating peels. I’m sorry I didn’t buy it sooner.Read more
...It's sharp, fast and cleans easily. I have bought one for nearly all my friends, whether they cook or not. An essential tool for every kitchen.Read more
What a wonderful kitchen tool. Super sharp and easy to use. Great price, too! Amazing what a little zest can do for a meal :-)Read more
...It shreds cheese till it’s almost like Cotton Candy. Be careful - it is SHARP - and you’ll end up with a little “DNA” in your dish if you don’t...Read more
397 customers mention ease of cleaning, 341 positive, 56 negative
Customers find the grater easy to clean, with multiple reviews noting it washes well in the dishwasher, and one customer mentioning it withstands both hand washing and dishwasher use.
...Works great for lemon zest, chocolate, coconut - any fine grate. Easy to clean and holds up well over time. Good grip on handle makes it easy to use.Read more
...Most important is that this plane is very easy to clean because you can run it through your dishwasher without any damage or unusual wear to the...Read more
...It's sharp, fast and cleans easily. I have bought one for nearly all my friends, whether they cook or not. An essential tool for every kitchen.Read more
Is sharper, easier to use , easier to clean and produces less waste than any grater I have ever used. Just set in a bowl and grate or zest away.Read more
200 customers mention value for money, 189 positive, 11 negative
Customers find the food grater to be worth the price, with one customer noting that it pays for itself quickly through saved time and effort.
What a wonderful kitchen tool. Super sharp and easy to use. Great price, too! Amazing what a little zest can do for a meal :-)Read more
...I am so glad I purchased this zester/grater. Easy to clean, too. Good price for a quality product. Highly recommend this item.Read more
...quite good, but even if it wore out in 6 months I'd consider it a good value and would certainly purchase another.Read more
Very well made and sharp! A great value & made in the USA. Item was well packaged and shipped promptly. Great job Amazon!Read more
224 customers mention durability, 144 positive, 80 negative
Customers have mixed experiences with the food grater's durability, with some reporting that it holds up well over time and comes with a protective storage sleeve, while others mention issues with the handle breaking off after few uses and the blade separating from the handle.
This microplane is very sturdy, and the protective sheath is a nice bonus that works to protect the grates and your fingers when reaching in the...Read more
After I got the replacement cuz the first handle broke off I've loved it since then I don't know if it was at the defect but I haven't had problems...Read more
...The zester is strong and durable and also has a comfortable handle. I zested about 20 large lemons under 20 minutes, that's not bad....Read more
...It's a breeze to use, even for extended periods. 3. **Durability:** I've been using my Microplane Classic Zester for over a year, and it...Read more
A few minutes = a pile of fluffy zest!
5 out of 5 stars
A few minutes = a pile of fluffy zest!
After many years of making lemon bars, this is by FAR the best tool I've ever used for the job. I love that it seems to shave instead of tear the rind. It was nearly effortless getting the zest off of 8 lemons - I mean it was almost fun! Of course that means it's sharp. I did manage to scuff my hand lightly. No damage, but if I had to use harder pressure because the tool wasn't efficient I would've likely hurt myself. I checked for the patent number and found it on the blade before opening the package. It's the real thing. Amazing zester/grater! Would make a great gift for anyone who loves making things in the kitchen from scratch. I don't know why it took me so long.. I'll never use another one.
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2025
    Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase
    I ordered this to use for Thanksgiving. I totally forgot I had to throw our old one out and this was delivered really fast.

    This item is:
    • Sharp
    • Easy to hold
    • Works great
    • Is long and user friendly
    • Shaved all of the lemon peels off the lemons

    My only complaint is that these take some time to clean in general, but that's with any of these. I soaked it in some hot soapy water and was able to get the peel off without too much work.

    Overall, this is a well-made, sharp, and easy to use microplane. This is a must have, multipurpose too everyone needs in their kitchen, in my opinion.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2025
    Number of Items: 2Verified Purchase
    The standard for a professional is absolutely microplane. From hard cheese, chocolate, and citrus zest all the way down to onion, spices, garlic, and ginger, the classic microplane will never shy away from finely depositing a extremely versatile amount of flavor via any form on, in, or around your dish.

    I've tried several microplane products, and while I can see the appeal (and still have a small one for spices specifically that I'll keep replacing as long as they make them for a convenient size and slightly smaller shreds) of other products in the microplane line, there's seriously nothing that compares to the versatility, perfect size, easy, quality, comfortable, every day can do attitude that a microplane brings to the table.

    I've tried the comfort grip ones, they wear out faster because of the handles.

    I've tried the ribbon one, the versatile nature of the microplane diminishes with the bigger holes.

    Stick with these, enjoy your life. I buy two every five to ten years or so depending on how much I use them, but ymmv.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2026
    Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase
    Super sharp. Comfortable handle. Zests effortlessly. Sturdy. A keeper.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2026
    Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase
    The quality and wide scope of use for this fantastic plane is astounding. Lemon, lime, onions and so many others. The real nitty gritty comes with hard cheeses - specifically Italian. Grana Padrana, Parmesan, Romano and on and on. Its super fine grating capabilities enhance the flavor and aroma of the cheese. The best!
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2025
    Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase
    I've always wanted a chef's restaurant quality micro plane, and this is it. The metal is high quality, the handle is large, it has a hole for hanging and made with solid plastic. It's worked for me for years and is an excellent price. I grate zest, cinnamon, nutmeg and spices with ease.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2009
    Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase
    Everything you've heard about this microplane is true. It's razor-sharp and effortlessly glides through a brick of cheese. It zests citrus, grates nutmeg, and shaves chocolate into delicate mounds of powder-fine cocoa-y goodness. It's shiny and lovely and actually stays that way, due to high-quality stainless steel. Unfortunately, I'm taking away a star because every time I use it, I get wads and wads of cheese stuck under the curved back edges (you can see what I mean in the 3rd picture, where the model is awkwardly grating cheese with the plane held upside-down. I actually tried that, and it's absurd). Maybe that doesn't sound like a big deal, but it's a lot of cheese, maybe 1/2 oz, each time! Imagine what I'd waste in a month. So I have to dig the cheese out and it gets smooshed because it's already so finely grated, and when I'm through I end up with something like cheesy Play-Do. And that's not as appealing to me as it might be to say, a 3-year-old.
    If I were working for the good people at Microplane, I'd made the plane FLAT. Goodbye, wasted cheese and hello, five stars! Toss in a little plastic clamshell protective case and call it a day. And now I'm off for a nice 4-margarita company lunch. Kevin, hold my calls.

    **EDIT**
    About a week after I wrote this review, I used the microplane and attempted to get the stuck cheese out of that ridge. I stupidly slid my finger down it, trying to push out the cheese. What I got was a nasty cut on my index finger and a bloody wad of cheddar. Mind that edge, folks.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2026
    Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase
    Wow I did not know I needed this for zesting lemons. I used regular graters and I never got good results. I wish I got this sooner
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2025
    Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase
    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 $25

    It’s strong, sturdy, & well-made, it’s easy to handle, & it zests perfectly

    If 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 cases

    I’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-case

    The 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
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  • Carla D Elia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Brazil on March 19, 2026
    Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase
    Ralador profissional, consigo tirar raspas de limão perfeitas!
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  • June Kue
    5.0 out of 5 stars Na
    Reviewed in Singapore on June 4, 2025
    Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase
    All in good quality
  • Michele
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo
    Reviewed in Italy on June 3, 2014
    Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase
    Ottimo prodotto, provato con formaggio scorza di agrumi e volendo pane raffermo..... sono molto soddisfatto dell'acquisto!!
    Poi consegna precisa... tutto OK!
  • Juanatxu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Impresionante
    Reviewed in Spain on November 16, 2014
    Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase
    No decepciona. Útil y fácil de manejar y de guardar. Cabe perfectamente en un maletín de cuchillos o en una manta profesional de cuchillos. Es utilísimo y fácil de limpiar. Un aparato clásico entre los cocineros.
  • Cliente de Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Genial
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 10, 2025
    Number of Items: 1Verified Purchase
    Genial, un básico en la cocina

Product Summary: Microplane Classic Zester Grater, Black

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About this Item

  • Ultra Sharp Made in USA blades: Microplane uses photo-etched technology to make ultra sharp grating blades right here in America! BPA free plastic handle.
  • Zest Citrus: The blade is designed with a specific tooth set that takes the flavorful rind directly off the citrus fruit, while leaving behind the bitter white pith. Zest adds flavor to vinaigrettes, stir fries, salads, and baked goods!
  • Grate Cheese: Grate parmesan into fluffy mounds that melt quickly and look beautiful when treating yourself of family to rustic bowls of pasta. Sprinkle fresh parmesan over eggs, salads, or any dish for a burst of flavor.
  • Surgical Grade Stainless Steel: this material stays rust-free and maintains sharpness over time. True stainless steel is magnetic, so this item can be hung on your magnetic knife strip.
  • Dishwasher Safe: The tool is easy to clean, simply rinse immediately after use. Use a kitchen brush on the underside of the blade to clean out tough to reach particles. The zester/grater can also be placed in the dishwasher.

Product Description

Product Description
Microplane 40020 Classic Zester/Grater
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For fluffy, evenly sized cheese shreds, this is the perfect grater. Its design is based on that of a rasp, the small and efficient woodworking tool. The cutters are especially sharp, which guarantees easy grating. But this also means you'll need to exercise extra caution--no one likes grated knuckles. The large handle allows for a firm grip, and the completely flat grating surface makes it easy to move the cheese across the blades. Carrots, onions, and medium to firm cheeses all worked beautifully with this grater. It's also an excellent choice for larger strips of citrus zest or ginger. --Jill Lightner

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