Tsuboe Irogami Hand Grater

Modeled after geometric folds of origami, the aluminum Tsuboe Irogami Grater shreds hard cheese, garlic, ginger, turmeric and more—all from the palm of your hand. The flat work surface, made of indestructible and lightweight aluminum, features razor-sharp, bi-directional teeth that grind down ingredients with little effort. Since the teeth are incised directly in the plate, there are no holes for food to fall through; the material neatly collects on the surface as you grate in a circular motion. (You won’t have to worry about spraying pecorino or lime zest all over your work surface.) It’s our pick for clean prep work and easy garnishing: We’ve shred fibrous ginger, garlic and fresh turmeric into prep bowls without wasting one bit. And with its petite design, you can bring it to the table and shower your dishes with Parmesan, extra nutmeg or chocolate shavings. Crafted from anodized aluminum by expert metalworkers in Tsubame-Sanjo, Japan, this grater will hold up to years of use. Available in Red, Silver or Champagne Gold matte finishings.