I bought 2 of these (wide fine, wide course) in the last drop because my first microplane is 2nd only to my knives for favourtie kitchen tools. But the fine one broke after the third use, the grating plate has simply broken away from the side bar, completely one one side an partially on the other.
So disappointed! Especially for a supposed profesional grade tool.
I'm back using my old handle less original.
I love microplane but just can't recommend these.
johngbThey are but not well enough. I had a similar experience when grating this week with my coarse grater. Additionally I am disappointed in how flimsy the grating surface is -- I'm back to my box grater for everything but parmesan or zesting.