Best Microplane Graters 2026

Microplane-style graters transformed how home cooks handle citrus zest, hard cheese, garlic, ginger, and spices like nutmeg. Their razor-sharp, photo-etched blades produce airy, flavorful gratings impossible to achieve with box graters. We tested leading rasp graters on sharpness retention, grating efficiency, comfort during extended use, ease of cleaning, and how well they handle different ingredients from hard Parmesan to soft citrus zest.