Microplane Home Series Fine Cheese Grater
By Microplane · Kitchen Utensils · Kitchen & Cooking
- Dimensions 10 3/4 inch x 3 3/8 inch x 3/4 inch
- Surgical grade stainless steel blade made in USA
- Ergonomic soft-touch handle with molded plastic overlay
- Reusable protective cover and non-skid base
- Dishwasher safe, available in black or red
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Summary
A wide paddle grater for hard cheese, citrus zest, ginger, garlic, nuts, spices and chocolate, built around a USA-made etched stainless-steel blade. No independent test has measured this exact model, and Wirecutter’s tested fine-grating pick is the narrower Premium Classic zester, so check what the extra width buys you.
Strengths
- A USA-made etched surgical-steel blade from a brand owners keep reaching for.
- The wide paddle plane makes quick work of hard cheese and citrus zest.
- A soft-touch handle with a molded-plastic overlay and a non-skid base.
- A reusable protective cover is included, and the grater is dishwasher-safe.
Weaknesses
- No independent test outlet has measured this exact Home Series model.
- Owners report Microplane blades dull with use, and one Buy It For Life thread calls them “not a BIFL product.”
- Microplane’s storefront rates this SKU 3.8 against 4.9 for the coarse and 5.0 for the extra-coarse sibling.
- It is labeled dishwasher-safe, but the maker says dry it thoroughly after washing to protect the blade.
- There is no spare-blade or parts channel; the grater is a wear-out-and-replace tool.
Verified specifications
| Model | Microplane Home Series Fine Grater, also sold as the Wide Fine Grater, SKU 44002-1PK. |
|---|---|
| Colors | black and red. |
| Dimensions | 10 3/4 × 3 3/8 × 3/4 in. |
| Blade | surgical-grade stainless steel, made in the USA; the brand’s blade edges are photochemically etched. |
| Handle | soft-touch material with a molded-plastic overlay and ribbing. |
| Cover | reusable protective cover included. |
| Base | non-skid base. |
| Cleaning | dishwasher-safe; Microplane advises drying thoroughly after washing to keep the blade sharp. |
| Stated uses | citrus zest, hard cheeses such as Parmesan and Pecorino, ginger, garlic, nuts, spices, chocolate, and some fruits and vegetables. |
| Safety | a California Prop 65 warning for nickel exposure. |
| Power | none, it is a hand tool. |
| In the box | grater with its reusable protective cover. |
Full research notes and sources
Care and running costs
Maintenance is a rinse, a dry and a brush. Microplane calls the grater dishwasher-safe but says dry it thoroughly after washing to maintain blade sharpness, use gentle pressure and a downward motion, and work stuck-on food with a soft brush in the direction of the blades. The only related accessory is the Home Series replacement cover at $1.00. No warranty term is published for this model, and most new, unused items bought from Microplane.com can be returned within 30 days of delivery, with damaged items replaced.
Is it worth it?
Microplane lists the Home Series Fine Grater at $15.99 in black or red, its lowest-priced full-size Home Series paddle grater; the Coarse and Extra Coarse siblings are $16.50 each, the three-piece set is $32.99 against a $49.50 regular price, and the newer Savor Series fine grater is $18.99. At $15.99 it is an easy buy for occasional hard-cheese and zesting work, though no independent test has measured it and the value rests on brand reputation and manufacturer claims. For heavy daily fine work, the better-evidenced alternative is Wirecutter’s tested Premium Classic zester at $18, whose narrow plane Wirecutter’s testing favors for fine work. Above about $20, ask what the extra width buys you.
Which model this is
The manufacturer calls this the Home Series Fine Grater or Wide Fine Grater; marketplace listings call it the Fine Cheese Grater. It is SKU 44002-1PK, the current revision of a Home Series fine grater the 2012-2013 catalog listed as SKU 35002. The Amazon listing is ASIN B009XFYUAY.
Sources
Manufacturer:
- Microplane Home Series Wide Fine Grater product page (SKU 44002-1PK)
- Microplane Home Series Kitchen Graters collection page
- Microplane 2021 Product Catalog (Home Series fine grater 44002)
- Microplane 2012-2013 Product Catalog (Home Series fine grater 35002)
- Microplane Savor Series Fine Cheese Grater product page
- Microplane Home Series Coarse Cheese Grater product page
- Microplane 3 Piece Home Series Cheese Grater Set product page
- Microplane — Our Products (photochemical blade etching)
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