Microplane 40001 Classic Zester, Stainless Steel

The flat grating surface makes it easy to move the fruit across the blades, while the rounded edges allow you to set this across the top of a bowl and grate directly into it.Highlights:Dimensions: 12" x 1-1/3" x 1/3"Materials: Blade made of surgical grade stainless steelZests oranges, lemons, limes, and other citrus fruit and other hard cheesesCover includedBlade made in the USASuggested Uses:Zests lemons and limes in secondsGrates Parmesan cheese light and fluffyGrates nutmeg for the freshest flavorHow to Use:If you are right handed, hold the lemon (citrus) in your left hand with a side up as if it were the neck of a violin. Take the Microplane Zester in your right hand and make sure the sharp edges of the cutter are aimed away from you toward the lemon. Now, stroke the Zester across the lemon as if you were playing the violin. The zest collects in the upper channel. Voila! Incredible fine shavings of zest--no more grated knuckles.How to Care:We recommend rinsing your grater in warm water immediately after each useRemove trapped particles from the non-sharp side whenever possibleTo remove trapped particles on the front, first soak the tool in warm water and then use a cleaning brush to stroke in the same direction as the teethStore with blade covered when not in use