The artisan handmade, tin coated, pure copper kitchen grater is incredibly efficient and sharp. Handle with care. Do not heat or place near fire. Store out of reach of children. The grater blades cut through the fibers like chopping vegetables to produce a fine, fluffy texture that remains crunchy. An elegant, traditional tool for contemporary kitchen use. Forged from thick copper, it is a remarkably effective tool that allows improvement in the preparation and taste of many dishes. Ginger, horseradish, radish, turmeric, garlic, and other root vegetables are ideal for it. It is very sharp.

Use and Care

Before first use, wash with soft nylon brush dipped in dish soap, rinse. After each use, always hand wash and dry before putting it away. It is not dishwasher safe. Over time, the tin coating will develop a darkness that attests to its use. If the patina is bothersome, use a cream cleanser and nylon brush, or a solution of vinegar and the same amount of salt and a cotton swab.

Hold the grater in one hand and the vegetable in the other. Gently rub against the grater in a back-and-forth circular motion to get the desired amount.

The origin of these graters dates to the early 1600s when major improvements in Japanese culinary tools took place. The ‘hon-grazing technique’ is the art of using a chisel to lift the grater cutting teeth out of the copper. The grater was specifically designed for rhizome and root vegetables and to leave no unwanted fibrous material, yet to maximize taste in a finely grated ingredient.

This grater achieves harmony in design and function. It will enhance culinary results and bring out tastes otherwise unattainable.

Size   2 ¼ x 4”