Microplane Premium Zester Grater in After Dark Gray | Lemon Zester tool, Hard Cheese & Vegetable Grater | For Citrus, Parmesan Cheese, Garlic, Ginger, Nutmeg | Fine Stainless Steel Blade, Made in USA

This Microplane zester is excellent. It feels very sturdy, well made, and performs extremely well. The quality is noticeable right away, and grating is smooth and effortless. It is more expensive than basic options, but it is absolutely worth the investment. I would especially recommend it to people who truly enjoy cooking or use their kitchen more seriously. Casual cooks may not notice the difference, but cooking enthusiasts definitely will. Overall, a high quality tool that delivers great performance and lasts.

I really like this zester. I have only used it so far for cheese, lemon peel, and garlic. It did a nice job on all three items. The blades are very sharp and it is very easy to clean. I especially like the protective cover. The handle is a good length and comfortable to hold. It is a nice size. My previous zester was shorter and fatter and I like this longer thin one better. I have been placing the tester across my pan or dish to use so cannot speak of slip resistance. It seems to be well made so I expect to be using it for several years at least. Update: My daughter saw mine and wanted one just like it. Purchased for her Christmas stocking in a color to match her kitchen!

If you struggle (as I did) using the garlic press for ginger - this microplane zester does the job. It is extremely sharp and easy to use. Highly recommended. Good quality and nice design. Perfect size.

This is a must have. Is super easy and efficient. Zest doesn't cling you can actually gauge the amount.

This is the second Microplane I’ve purchased—the first one for myself and the second as a gift—because it’s just that good. It’s extremely sharp, which makes zesting citrus effortless and gives you light, fluffy parmesan shavings without any struggle. The blade glides smoothly, doesn’t clog, and feels sturdy and well-made. If you cook or bake regularly, this is one of those tools you’ll reach for constantly. Highly recommend.

Wirecutter recommended. Sounded good, IS wonderful. I zest a lot of oranges and lemons, and this is so much easier, faster, neater, easy to clean up from. It doesn't put hardly any smells and spray into the air. Instead it is saved in the fine shavings. Absolutely a go-to item if you zest. Also excellent shaving hard cheese for pasta and sauce. Much easier to use and easier to clean than the grinder I used before.

This is well-executed device with great visual appeal. It holds well in hand and it is sharp. It will do fine work for citrus. As for parmesan cheese, the filings may be perhaps too fine. The strength of the cutting blade is achieved by folded profile of the blade itself. While this is elegant, if the blade is ever bent by too much of a force, it will be nearly impossible to fix it. So, do not put too much pressure on it while working free-hand. It can be held flat on a cutting board. Then it should sustain lot more of pressure. Do not discard the handy plastic cover. Without it, left in a drawer, it will get blunt quickly. It is probably a useful gadget for those who do a lot of zesting. For casual need, a box grater will suffice.

Perfect zester. No pith at all and doesn’t even break the surface to the pith. Hard to clean but that comes with the territory. Worth the money!