- Is the fine blade good for Parmesan?
- Yes. The fine photo-etched blade shaves hard cheese like Parmesan into light flakes that melt quickly. It is not suited to soft cheese, which clogs the teeth.
- Can it go in the dishwasher?
- Yes. Microplane rates the Professional Series stainless model dishwasher safe. Rinse it first so dried cheese does not bake onto the blade.
- How does it compare with a box grater?
- It cuts finer and cleaner than the fine side of a box grater and is easier to hold over a plate. A box grater still wins for volume and coarse shredding.
- What is the grating surface size?
- The blade surface is about 6 cm wide on a 13-inch frame. That width handles a single lemon or a knob of ginger at a time.
- Is $14.95 a good price?
- Yes. $14.95 at Walmart as of November 5, 2026 is at the low end for this model, which often sells closer to $18 to $20.
- What is in the box?
- The grater itself. No cover or sleeve is included, so store it where the blade will not be grabbed.
- Where is the Microplane Professional Series Fine Grater cheapest?
- At Walmart, for $14.95, 40% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Microplane Professional Series Fine Grater?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, S. Feldman Housewares, Toque Blanche, Athens Cooks.