Boxed Grater (4-Sided)
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Why we picked it
Four cutting surfaces (coarse, fine, slicing, zest) on one box
Cuisinart's boxed 4-sided grater is the kitchen workhorse that handles cheese, vegetables, citrus zest, and fresh ginger — four different cutting surfaces (extra-coarse shred, coarse shred, slicing, fine zesting) on the four sides of a single hand-pulled stainless steel grater. The handle is non-slip molded plastic; the base is rubberized so the grater sits stable on a cutting board or in a bowl. r/Cooking and r/AskCulinary both surface this Cuisinart as the consensus 'one grater for everything' answer — the alternative is buying four separate graters or a single Microplane plus a dedicated cheese grater. The stainless steel is heavier gauge than the box graters at thrift stores. Dishwasher-safe (top rack).
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Price History
Current price: $18.99
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Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +Four cutting surfaces (coarse, fine, slicing, zest) on one box
- +Heavier-gauge stainless than thrift-store graters
- +Rubberized base keeps grater stable on cutting board
- +Non-slip plastic handle
- +Dishwasher-safe (top rack)
- +Box construction lets shredded food collect inside
Cons
- -Stamped (not etched) cutting surfaces dull faster than Microplane
- -Box style takes more drawer space than nesting graters
- -Sharp enough to take skin — gloves recommended for hard cheese
- -Lid / bottom can wear and develop slight play
Warranty & Returns
Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty from Cuisinart
Return Policy
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