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Box and Other Hand-held Graters

Paul Bacino

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Paul Bacino

Paul Bacino

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Whats out there, I just want one , what I got for x-mas is Small/ Unstable/ and Dull

Cuisipro /Oxo / or?

Thanks

Paul

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emannths

emannths

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I have the older Cuisipro one (w/o the ridge/no-stick sides). Works well for most things, but I haven't compared it to anything else. The only problem is that sharp blades are more painful on your knuckles.

andiesenji

andiesenji

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I also have the OXO box grater with the measure box at the bottom and it works just fine. I have a larger one made by Winco with straight sides that I use for grating where I need more capacity. I think I bought it at the kitchen outlet store at the factory outlet mall.

Do NOT get the Microplane box grater - I bought one last year and returned it after a couple of weeks as the plastic housing cracked and it had not been near the dishwasher.

I think I used it three or four times, cleaned and dried it immediately after use and hung it up by itself.

Then I needed to grate just one carrot and as I got half-way through it, the side on which I was grating broke on one side and pivoted inside the "box" and I cut my hand on the ragged plastic at the edge.

It's a good idea and the blades are sharp but the plastic housing is cheap and apparently degrades rapidly.

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lindag

lindag

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If I were going out to buy one, THIS would be the one. I love everything Microplane makes.

Oops...I just went back and read the reviews...it stinks!

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Shamanjoe

Shamanjoe

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My Oxo does great, I especially like the snap on measure box for the bottom if I am shredding small amounts. It even has a lid for the measure box. The only drawback is that you still need to set it on a plate or something to catch the excess, but I think that's the same for any box grater.

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rotuts

rotuts

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CuisiPro.

get rid of that stupid plastic bottom.

under stand this re MicoPlane. if you push into the tines rather than grate down you might really damage your 'tissue' ie your your fingers.

MicroPlane was initially for Wood.

its razor sharp. It should not be use for 1 ) children 2) any of us that have enjoyed a touch of a 'Persona beverage'

Pam it if you use stick-ey cheeze

be very very carefull with it.

on the other hand, it your have One Of Those coupons fropm BB&Beyond and cant get the Cuuisi

the Oxo will serve you very very well.

Happy Cooking!

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andiesenji

andiesenji

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I've had the Microplane box grater for around a year now, and I haven't had any problems with it. I like that it has one side that slides out, making it easier to clean. I'd recommend it.

I'm glad you have a good one David. The one I had was purchased at Crate & Barrel, had the Microplane name on the metal and the grating surfaces themselves were excellent. It was the housing that was a problem. The store employee mentioned that although it stated it was dishwasher safe, it would be better to wash it by hand and so I did.

I don't know if there was one or more batches of the plastic that were not up to par but I am not the only one who has had this happen.

I love my Microplanes and have just about every type they make. This one was for me a bust.

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rotuts

rotuts

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very interesting.

My 'microplane' box says Cuisipro on it and Ive had it for about 10 years.

i dont use the plastic bottom, and for its uses as long as you understand its dangers works well

extreeeemly sharp.

i also a fan of Oxo, there stuff works very well for what I have.

use some lube on either and grate down not towards the grates.

JAZ

JAZ

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CuisiPro.

get rid of that stupid plastic bottom.

I had a Cuisipro and really liked it at first (including the plastic bottom piece, which made it easier to keep the cheese contained and move it to where I needed it). But it cracked, because the housing for the blades was made of plastic, and then the bottom wouldn't stay locked in place, and the cracks just kept getting bigger.

Now I have an Oxo, which I really like.

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rotuts

rotuts

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this is sort of interesting. A major design change.

the older one I have has those hard plastic sides. Im betting people used to bang in on the side to loosen the cheezzeee bits left inside, hence the cracking.

the newer design looks all metal.

you wont go wrong with either, but the cuisi might be more lethal.

still Id get rid of the bottom and use a 'spray' esp. for Mozzarell

tirgoddess

tirgoddess

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Ours is from a restaurant supply store, it is about ten years old, still very sharp, which makes quick work for the Tillamook that we grate weekly. It is satinless, a bit on the larger side so grating is quick work. It was about ten dollars.

Darienne

Darienne

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I never gave any thought to box graters. Just got mine out to have a look. All it says is that it's stainless steel and made in Sweden. I think I've had it forever.

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Shel_B

Shel_B

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How mundane a topic, however, I have learned here that there are substantial differences in many run-of-the-mill kitchen tools and gadgets, so why not box graters? My old grater has seen better days, and I'm not sure how good it was to begin with. So, what do you look for in a box grater, and what suggestions might you have to replace my old one? It'll be used mostly for cheese and vegetables (including squash and root vegetables), maybe ginger. Thanks!

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Jaymes

Jaymes

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Here's another vote for the OXO.

But...

Ours is from a restaurant supply store, it is about ten years old, still very sharp, which makes quick work for the Tillamook that we grate weekly. It is satinless, a bit on the larger side so grating is quick work. It was about ten dollars.

I'd like to know if yours has any sort of a brand name on it.

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Paul Bacino

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How mundane a topic, however, I have learned here that there are substantial differences in many run-of-the-mill kitchen tools and gadgets, so why not box graters? My old grater has seen better days, and I'm not sure how good it was to begin with. So, what do you look for in a box grater, and what suggestions might you have to replace my old one? It'll be used mostly for cheese and vegetables (including squash and root vegetables), maybe ginger. Thanks!

I would like some type of 1) rubber base, helps sliding around. 2 ) Wide grating surface 3) Variable size 4) Decent handle to hold

it 5) Good ergonolmics 6) Sharp

I kinda like the grater handle in the last post except is a one size unit!!

Paul

How mundane a topic, however, I have learned here that there are substantial differences in many run-of-the-mill kitchen tools and gadgets, so why not box graters? My old grater has seen better days, and I'm not sure how good it was to begin with. So, what do you look for in a box grater, and what suggestions might you have to replace my old one? It'll be used mostly for cheese and vegetables (including squash and root vegetables), maybe ginger. Thanks!

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