Microplane
Microplane Slider/Guard for Professional and Gourmet Graters
Safely grate small ingredients like nuts, chocolate, or spices with this essential slider/guard accessory from Microplane. Designed to protect your fingers, this food guard slips onto the rail of compatible Gourmet Series Paddle Graters. Simply drop small items into the hopper and use the plunger to push them down toward the ultra-sharp blades. It ensures you can utilize the full capacity of your grater without risk of injury, making quick work of garlic, ginger, and other small foods.
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
1177
/ 1364
#1177 in Kitchen Tools & Utensils
Type
Slider/Guard
/ Slider/Guard
Who it's for
- Enhanced Finger Safety
- Maximizes Yield
- Consistent Grating Pressure
Who should skip it
- Limited Compatibility
- Adds Cleaning Complexity
- Obstructs Large Ingredients
Key Specs
Type
Slider/Guard
Compatibility
Gourmet Series Paddle Graters (excluding Ultra Coarse Grater)
Intended Uses
Grating small items like almonds, chocolate, or spices safely
Manufacturer
Grace Manufacturing DBA Microplane (Ben Tally & Associates)
Movement
Specialty Tools
Packaging Contents
Slider/Guard attachment
Features
- Slider attachment ensures grating safety
- Allows grating of small nuts and spices
- Works with Gourmet Series Paddle Graters
- Protects fingers from sharp blades
- Plunger mechanism for controlled grating
- Ideal for small food items
What customers say
This safety accessory earns praise primarily for enhancing the security of sharp graters. Users value how effectively the slider prevents painful knuckle scrapes, especially when grating small items like ginger or the final bits of cheese. Its sturdy design securely grips food, offering peace of mind for nervous cooks. While it successfully delivers on safety, a common drawback is that the guard prevents grating 100 percent of the ingredient, leaving a small remnant unusable. Some also find the device slightly bulky compared to direct grating. Despite minor waste concerns, the consensus is that this guard is a highly recommended purchase for safety conscious users.
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