Is it flat, box, or rotary? Is there a difference between the brands?
I've always been partial to the super-sharp accutec blades of the
cuisipro line, but I'm afraid I'll grate my fingers along with the
cheese.

Any input will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Gary wrote:
> Is it flat, box, or rotary? Is there a difference between the brands?
> I've always been partial to the super-sharp accutec blades of the
> cuisipro line, but I'm afraid I'll grate my fingers along with the
> cheese.
>
> Any input will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Personal preference probably rules here. I have a rotary
that we like quite well.

--
Steve

>
> ANybody seen a somewhat stationary version (like on a box grater)
> of this device?
>
> -sw


Would that not be like a mandoline?

http://www.cutleryandmore.com/details.asp?SKU=9293.

For the OP how about the microplanes? I use them or a rotary.


Roland

On Mon, 16 Oct 2006 03:33:04 GMT, Steve Wertz > wrote:

>I was gonna mention the Microplane (I somehow ended up with 2),
>but it's really tedious for grating any moderate amount of cheese
>(But I can certainly understand why somebody watching their
>cheese intake would use a Microplane - to spread out these cheese
>in small doses)

There are several Microplane models, some of which grate coarsely and quickly.

-- Larry

In article >,
Steve Wertz > wrote:


> Cool. I didn't know they had julienne attachments - I've
> mentally blocked out those as I took off half my thumb when I was
> 15 and they cost $300.
>
> But yeah - that makes sense now. And they're cheaper.

The New Oriental Market you referred to in another post has them for
about $15 or so if I remember right (bought mine two years back). The
Benriner come in various models of different sizes so I do not know if
the price I quoted is comparable to the online one.


Roland

In article >, gary_w1
@hotmail.com says...
> Is it flat, box, or rotary? Is there a difference between the brands?
> I've always been partial to the super-sharp accutec blades of the
> cuisipro line, but I'm afraid I'll grate my fingers along with the
> cheese.
>
> Any input will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
>

For table use the rotary is nicest IMO. For kitchen use I like the
microplane graters. To grate a large quantity I use a food processor.

--
Peter Aitken

Gary wrote:
> Is it flat, box, or rotary? Is there a difference between the brands?
> I've always been partial to the super-sharp accutec blades of the
> cuisipro line, but I'm afraid I'll grate my fingers along with the
> cheese.
>
> Any input will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

A high-quality rotary grater that's used in many restaurants tableside
(including Olive Garden) and is also available online is made by
Zyliss. It's easy to use, easy to clean, and you can't grate your
fingers! The quality of the Zyliss line is way up there, and it has a
5-year warranty. It works especially well for hard cheeses like
parmesan, but less well for softer cheeses like mozzarella.

You can check it out he
http://www.cheeseslicersonline.com/product/HZY11370

On 18 Oct 2006 10:05:13 -0700, "TheCheeseSlicers" >
wrote:

>A high-quality rotary grater that's used in many restaurants tableside
>(including Olive Garden) and is also available online is made by
>Zyliss. It's easy to use, easy to clean, and you can't grate your
>fingers!

Mine was a nightmare to get clean -- chhese would get stuck between the metal
drim and the plastic struts connecting the end caps. I finally got tired of
wrestling with it and gave it away. Have those struts been eliminated in newer
models?

-- Larry

pltrgyst wrote:
> Mine was a nightmare to get clean -- chhese would get stuck between the metal
> drim and the plastic struts connecting the end caps. I finally got tired of
> wrestling with it and gave it away. Have those struts been eliminated in newer
> models?
>
> -- Larry

Mine doesn't have 'em. If I take the drum out it's smooth
inside. Clean-up is easy anyway, just toss it into the
dishwasher.

--
Steve

Gary wrote:
> Is it flat, box, or rotary? Is there a difference between the brands?
> I've always been partial to the super-sharp accutec blades of the
> cuisipro line, but I'm afraid I'll grate my fingers along with the
> cheese.
>
> Any input will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Lately I have been using my food processor- works great! For a smaller
quantity, I would use a microplane. They are also great for zesting
citrus.

Nothing beats Microplane. <~~~ (period)

http://chefstoys.net/catalog/index.p...acturers_id=84

Gary wrote:
> Is it flat, box, or rotary? Is there a difference between the brands?
> I've always been partial to the super-sharp accutec blades of the
> cuisipro line, but I'm afraid I'll grate my fingers along with the
> cheese.
>
> Any input will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!