In 1994, a woman was so annoyed with her grater while baking a cake that she simply used the wooden grater from her husband's toolbox to zest the orange peel. She was amazed at how precisely the grater worked and how easily the grit came off the blade. The foundation for Microplane 's success story was laid.

The zester grater belongs in every professional and home kitchen. The small, photo-etched, razor-sharp blades allow food to be grated effortlessly and precisely, allowing the aromas and flavors to develop perfectly. The grated material detaches itself from the blade without annoying sticking. The soft-touch handle makes the grater comfortable to hold.