--- product_id: 55896367 title: "Microplane - 40020 - Zester-Grater , black" brand: "microplane" price: "$115.12" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Microplane" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/55896367-microplane-40020-zester-grater-black store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Razor-sharp stainless steel blade Dishwasher safe for effortless cleaning Ergonomic soft-grip handle Microplane - 40020 - Zester-Grater , black **Brand:** microplane **Price:** $115.12 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > ✨ Elevate Every Dish with Effortless Precision πŸ”ͺ ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Microplane - 40020 - Zester-Grater , black by microplane - **How much does it cost?** $115.12 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/55896367-microplane-40020-zester-grater-black) ## Best For - microplane enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted microplane brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Clean Up in a Snap:** Dishwasher safe design means less time cleaning, more time creating. - β€’ **Comfort Meets Control:** Ergonomic soft-grip handle ensures fatigue-free zesting during your culinary adventures. - β€’ **Versatility Unleashed:** Perfect for zesting citrus, grating parmesan, ginger, chocolate, nutmeg, and moreβ€”elevate every dish. - β€’ **Built to Last, Made in USA:** Durable stainless steel construction guarantees long-lasting performance and reliability. - β€’ **Precision at Your Fingertips:** Photo-etched blade delivers ultra-fine zest and grating with zero effort. ## Overview The Microplane 40020 Zester-Grater features a razor-sharp, photo-etched stainless steel blade paired with an ergonomic soft-grip handle for maximum comfort. Made in the USA, this durable kitchen tool is dishwasher safe and ideal for zesting and grating a wide variety of ingredients, from citrus fruits to spices and chocolate, making it a must-have for any modern kitchen. ## Description Great prices on your favourite Home brands, and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: My favourite kitchen tool! - Every kitchen has to have one of these. What a fantastic product. High quality and does the job perfectly. Perfect zest in seconds without any of the bitter pith at all. Yet in the past I would have had to zest 4 lemons for the same amount I get from one now. Grate a block of parmesan cheese instantly without having bits of your knuckles added in. Easy to clean and love the plastic protective cover. I was a bit concerned about the price for a "grater" but it is 100% worth it has quickly become my favourite kitchen tool. Review: Excellent Product. - This is an excellent product and worth the investment. As something of a born again chef I have been struggling with recipes that require zesting - the cheese grater simply cannot cope! Then I got this and it has made what was a tricky job simple, fast and almost a joy. I can get far more from the orange/lemon or lime that I can any other way. It is a good size and feels sturdy in the hand, The bladed part comes with a cover. ## Features - Photo-etched, durable, razor-sharp stainless steel blade - Made in USA - Comes with protective case - Ergonomic handle for maximum comfort - Easy to clean - also dishwasher safe - Ideal for lemon, orange, parmesan, ginger, chocolate, nutmeg, cinnamon, truffles and much more - Rub without effort for optimal results ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00004S7V8 | | Best Sellers Rank | 862,329 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 116 in Zesters | | Brand Name | Microplane | | Colour | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (10,822) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00098399400204 | | Included Components | Microplane 40020 Classic Zester/Grater | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | Yes | | Item Shape | Rectangular | | Item Type Name | zester grater | | Item Weight | 0.13 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Microplane | | Manufacturer Part Number | 40020 | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Model Number | 40020 | | Style Name | A | | UPC | 692193988403 692193988410 098399400204 087989675467 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Microplane - **Colour:** Black - **Item weight:** 0.13 Pounds - **Material:** Stainless Steel - **Style:** A ## Images ![Microplane - 40020 - Zester-Grater , black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41puBWMce3L.jpg) ![Microplane - 40020 - Zester-Grater , black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CsZUlgCAL.jpg) ![Microplane - 40020 - Zester-Grater , black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-C3cKfB8L.jpg) ![Microplane - 40020 - Zester-Grater , black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rFKQ434PL.jpg) ![Microplane - 40020 - Zester-Grater , black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61vVQjILN5L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What's the difference between classic grater and the Premium grater??** A: The premium grater is a newer version of the classic with non-scratch end tabs and a soft-touch handle that comes in different colors. **Q: How is this specifically for grating nutmeg? I see they make a spice grater, too, but it looks small, less multi-purpose than this one.** A: I own the Microplane spice grater you're talking about. Microplane 46016 Premium Black Spice Grater. (Retail, ten dollars, 9.95 today.) I like it much better than the one here for spices, # 40020, because it grates spices like nutmeg very fine so that the flavor is better released and distributes well in a recipe. A spice grater doesn't need to be long or large. In fact, #46016 is rounded so what you're grating stays in the grater so it can be poured out the end where you want it. It's not a likely to cut your fingers I think. Never use anything greasy or wet on it like cheese because it is a fine grate making it challenging to clean out sticky foods that were never meant to be used on it. The cutting edges don't stick out on the spice grater as much either so it feels safer when working with small items like the whole nutmeg I mentioned and cinnamon sticks. For the same reasons I don't recommend using it on cheese, I'm not sure I'd use the spice grater #46016 on nut meats nor fresh ginger. It seems to me that it's truly meant strickly as a dry spice grater. If you're looking for an easy to store a few nutmegs and use the grater just for small, dry spices, you might look into a search for a stainless steel one I found once at Crate and Barrel eons ago. It's basically a cup with the grate on top. When I'm not using it the nutmeg pod I just took some off of stays in the cup. Every bit of what I grate goes straight into the cup for easy measuring for a recipe. It's very similiar to the one offered on Amazon which also can hold a partially used nutmeg pod for the next time: Microplane Grate and Shake Nutmeg Grinder/Grater, Black. Just checked, C&B no longer carries the ss version of the Microplane one referrenced above. I have the Microplane cup and top model, at another house; works fine, stores easily in a drawer, nothing sharp to snag you in the drawer but the one I have the lid won't stay on well. The answer to your question depends on the value of having one tool that works fair for several purposes or, if you're willing to own two tools, you'll have two that specialize better: one for larger grates that can be used on fresh ginger and cheese, then one that makes the most of your fresh nutmeg nut and other dry spices (ex: cinnamon). I opted for the later choice of two tools with no regret. If you're looking for a grater that is relatively fine that can be used fairly well on all the things discussed, an inexpensive and simple option is the Microplane 40001 Stainless Steel Zester. Takes up almost no room in a drawer or dishwasher, has a protective hard plastic sleeve for safe storage, can go in the dishwasher. Downside, no handle, which I've never had a problem with, ever. Presently, it's only about a dollar cheaper than model 40020 here. At retail, the 40020 is $1 less than this one at current offering. I received mine as a gift with a subscription to Am Test Kitchen's mag, Cooks Illustrated, a long time ago. Another brand option to replace the Microplane 40020 on this page is the (long description, sorry): Microzest Premium Grater & Zester - Professional Kitchen Tool + Bonus Recipes - Cheese, Lemon, Ginger, Garlic, Nutmeg, Citrus, Spice, Carrot, Vegetables, Fruits - Sharp Stainless Steel + Safety Cover. Retail: 29.97, 13.97 today. Unlike the Microplane 40020 on this page, it comes with a safety cover and non-slip rubber tips on the end to protect your counter top if you rest it there to grate smaller items like nutmeg. It's a few dollars more than the Microplane version seen here. Keep in mind that Microplane also has a premium version of this grater: Microplane 46020 Premium Black Zester/Grater, which has a safety cover, a metal band btwn the grating part and the soft-grip handle, as well as the protective tips at the bottom, comes in a variety of attractive kitchen-matching colors, retails @ 16 dollars. (14.60 today) Note: I've provided what Amazon shows as full retail for relative comparison. as regular Amazon shoppers know, prices can vary from day to day. When you're seriously shopping, it s is important to check what each of these are being offered for that day. Best wishes with your choices. If you regularly use star anise, cinnamon, fresh nutmeg pods and so on, I do believe the one way to ensure your powdered spices are fresh and at max flavor, pick up a grater just for them. Besides the ones I mentioned, there are several others to consider. As far as a blade that can take on finely grated hard cheese, fresh ginger and garlic, chooses one of the four items I mentioned above: four various Microplane with increasingle better features or the one other brand that appears popular. I firmly believe the simple ten dollar #40001 is plenty of rasp, unless you just have to have a handle. All of the five graters are excellent for zest, not the ones made just for spices. **Q: Used on a daily basis, how long can I expect one of these to last?** A: About 17 years in my case. From 2005 until 2022 when the handle broke. Used it several times/week over those years and ran it through dishwasher on occasion too. **Q: Has anyone tried grating garlic with this ? Does it shred it or does it make it into a liquid mess ?** A: It finely grates garlic in to tiny shreds of garlic. It is fast and easy to use. I bang it on the edge to remove as much of the garlic as possible, then wipe in the opposite direction to when grating to remove the garlic left. I am very careful when doing this however, so not to grate my fingers. This is VERY sharp. Hope this helps! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favourite kitchen tool! *by D***A on 7 September 2014* Every kitchen has to have one of these. What a fantastic product. High quality and does the job perfectly. Perfect zest in seconds without any of the bitter pith at all. Yet in the past I would have had to zest 4 lemons for the same amount I get from one now. Grate a block of parmesan cheese instantly without having bits of your knuckles added in. Easy to clean and love the plastic protective cover. I was a bit concerned about the price for a "grater" but it is 100% worth it has quickly become my favourite kitchen tool. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Product. *by M***R on 30 December 2015* This is an excellent product and worth the investment. As something of a born again chef I have been struggling with recipes that require zesting - the cheese grater simply cannot cope! Then I got this and it has made what was a tricky job simple, fast and almost a joy. I can get far more from the orange/lemon or lime that I can any other way. It is a good size and feels sturdy in the hand, The bladed part comes with a cover. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Expensive but you get more than you pay for *by L***. on 14 January 2013* I own it for more than a year now. I use it to grate Parmesan or cheddar like cheeses, cinnamon sticks if i wand some strong kick in a drink or dessert, lemon or orange zest, which does an amazing job, ginger and nutmeg. It is the best I have ever owned, the most effortless, anything is really thin and it is as sharp as the day I got it. If I ever need to buy it again though I might go for the wider professional since you have twice the area to use. Other than that, well done! ## Frequently Bought Together - Microplane Classic Zester Grater, Black - Microplane Home Series Multipurpose Coarse Grater - Easy to Use, Perfect for Everyday Cooking (Black) - OXO Good Grips Swivel Vegetable Peeler --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/55896367-microplane-40020-zester-grater-black](https://www.desertcart.us/products/55896367-microplane-40020-zester-grater-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*