Microplane®: world’s sharpest grating blades

It all comes down to one thing – Microplane® kitchen tools are extremely sharp. The tiny razor-like cutting edges cut food without ripping, tearing or shredding which preserves and intensifies the food’s aroma and flavor. Microplane® creates precise, razor-sharp teeth utilizing their signature chemical etching process.

50 years on and Microplane® is now the preferred grater of choice for professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts worldwide.

From the workshop to the kitchen…

By now, cooking aficionados worldwide are familiar with the story: The big moment came in 1994, when a Canadian housewife was making an orange cake. Out of frustration that her grater was tearing and shredding, she commandeered one of her husband’s favorite woodworking tools from his workshop. The blade slid effortlessly across the orange and the zest fell from its surface like snowflakes. The discovery laid the foundation for the creation of Microplane® kitchen graters and an entire line of revolutionary graters was born.

Innovative photo-etching technology

Microplane graters are distinctly different from other graters by using the photo-etching process to create ultra-sharp cutting edges that deliver superior performance. This technology has been leveraged into other areas of the kitchen and food preparation in order to expand the range of grating solutions and have a greater relevance to consumers. Regardless of the application, the expectation is the same – to provide reliable, best in class products by leveraging the most advanced blade technology to deliver outstanding quality products every time.

The Microplane brand promise addresses both the hobby and professional chefs desire to cook with enjoyment, efficiency and deliver high quality results! The Microplane brand promises reliable, best in class products that incorporate the most advanced technology available worldwide.

The new BLACK SHEEP series

The new BLACK SHEEP series: Stylish, elegant, strong! The new BLACK SHEEP grater series in a completely black look – from the handle to the frame to the blade are the new must-have for all gourmets, design lovers, cooking rebels and all who appreciate the special. It is, so to speak, the “black sheep” among the graters, but in a positive sense. Both the design inspires with its unmistakable, unique and extravagant appearance and the harmonious combination of soft curves and sturdy, solid stainless-steel frame. In its functionality, look and feel, the BLACK SHEEP – in all-black stainless steel-is a design object and a real eye-catcher in any kitchen. The series offers five blade options: Zester, Fine, Coarse, Ribbon and Extra Coarse.

The graters of the Black Sheep series have won the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2022, one of the most prestigious awards for high design quality.

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