Five (very) good reasons.
We often find ourselves daydreaming about a tool that could do it all—that is, grate fine, coarse, ribbon, ultra-coarse, and larger shavings...all in one go. Turns out we don’t ever have to wake up. This box grater features all five of those options and then some: It can catch and measure up to two-and-a-half cups of fluffy cheese (or any other ingredients you’re prepping), while the removable bottom functions like a handy trap door. The durable design will last far longer than your average box grater, thanks to the surgical-grade stainless steel, and that non-slip hand grip + rubber feet means you can get the job done twice as fast.
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