Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19095 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Black
• Brand: Amazon
• Model: 45000-TD
• Dimensions: .75" h x 2.50" w x 14.00" l,

Features

• Coarsely grates cheese, chocolate, garlic, ginger, or coconut
• Patented razor-sharp cutting teeth for effortless grating
• Large grating area; soft-touch handle for sure grip
• Nonslip rubber end holds grater steady
• Plastic blade cover; dishwasher-safe; 12-by-3-by-1-inch

From the Manufacturer
Award-winning chef-restaurateur Tom Douglas, Microplane, and Amazon.com introduce a line of multi-functional gadgets that will inspire home chefs and build confidence in the kitchen. This coarse grater effortlessly grates hard cheeses such as Parmesan and Romano, as well as a wide range of fruits and vegetables, including pears, apples, coconut, carrots, peppers, and ginger. The grater features patented, razor-sharp teeth; a durable stainless-steel frame and blade construction; a nonslip rubber end; and a black, ergonomic, soft-touch handle for a comfortable, sure grip. Measuring 12 inches by 3 inches by 1 inch, the gadget is dishwasher-safe and is made in the USA. A plastic blade cover is included. Tom Douglas by Pinzon Microplane Chef Series graters also are available in four other blade styles: medium ribbon, fine grater, extra coarse grater, and large shaver.

Tom's Tips These tools are magic in the kitchen. This is my favorite grater for Parmigiano-Reggiano. Protect your fingers! Use the grater attachment (sold separately) for grating nuts or small pieces of cheese or ginger on this coarse grater.

About Tom Douglas

Tom Douglas is an American chef, restaurateur, and writer. He is well known for helping to define Northwest cuisine and igniting the Seattle restaurant scene, winning the James Beard Award for Best Northwest Chef in 1994. Since 1989, Tom has opened five of Seattle’s most popular restaurants: Dahlia Lounge; the Greek-inspired Lola; Serious Pie pizzeria; Palace Kitchen; and Pike Place Market’s iconic seafood restaurant, Etta’s. He also owns Dahlia Bakery, famous for its Triple Coconut Cream Pie.

Tom is the author of Tom Douglas' Seattle Kitchen, named Best American Cookbook by the James Beard Foundation, Tom's Big Dinners, and I Love Crab Cakes! He bested Masaharu Morimoto in an episode of Iron Chef America and was named 2008 Bon Appétit Restaurateur of the Year.

Tom is currently working with Amazon.com on an exclusive line of kitchen and dining products, aimed at building confidence in the kitchen.

Visit the Tom Douglas by Pinzon Store to browse his full line of Tom Douglas by Pinzon products, discover Tom's all-time favorite cookbooks, and find delicious recipes to make with his kitchen products.

Customer Reviews

Microplane creates another winner!
I reviewed my Microplane coarse grater on Amazon in 2002. I praised the tool and remarked that I've given several as gifts because I believe that a good cook deserves the best tools. Amazon teamed up with Microplane and Tom Douglas to create an even better coarse grater and I must praise this even more than my previous version. The handle on this new model is larger, rounder and easier to grasp. I imagine that the hand would not tire because of the improved ergonomic shape, reminiscent of OXO products. Whereas the previous model has a plastic frame, this new version is metal and it has the added bonus of a curled lip with a rubberized edge that allows its user to move it over a plate or paper without slipping. The previous version did not have the extension at all. The grater component is still fantastic, producing uniform shreds of your choice of textures. Although dishwasher safe, I prefer to wash and dry this by hand. I would also recommend spending the extra few dollars for the holder which protects your fingers from the sharp blades. Unfortunately, it does not fit the older model, so you will need to replace this too if you are upgrading. It also comes with a plastic protective cover for added safety. I very highly recommend this still made in the USA grater.

Ergonomic, Easy to Use, Compares Favorably to "Other Brand"
Although we own a Cuisinart Food processor, there are times when it's just a hassle to use and clean especially for relatively quick preparations. For quick shredded cheese or other small items, these hand-held graters are just the right device. I own the full line of microplane graters including both the regular series and the "professional" line which is all stainless. This Pinzon/Tom Douglas version compares to the standard kitchen line of microplane - ie, the handle is not full stainless. However, it does have comfortable grip and can be put into the dishwasher.

Another very nice thing about this unit is the hand-held slider attachment which helps protect the fingers especially when grating things like ginger root which I love for fresh tea or asian cooking.

So - to summarize/compare to other available models

Sharpness is the equal to the other "major brand" (ie microplane). I've owned my first set of microplane graters for 4+ years and use almost daily for cheese. I expect this to do the same as it is very similiar.

Plastic handle rather than stainless like the microplane upgraded series but has foot rest and slightly larger grating area same as pro model.

Slider is smooth and works perfectly - an excellent addition for those that deal with ginger, cocoa etc...

Comes with protector - great addition to keep safe when in storage.

Bottom Line - Features are better than standard microplane grater and approaching professional line with slight variations in the handle.

Finally, this is my favorite size grater - easy to clean, versatile and a must have for every well equipped kitchen!