What is a Cheese Grater?
A cheese grater is a kitchen tool designed to sliver or shred cheese easily. There are a variety of different styles, but most employ a network of sharp holes that the cheese is pushed over. A cheese grater is almost always made from metal, and they are available inexpensively at kitchen supply stores. The most basic form of cheese grater is a flat piece of metal with plastic or wooden handles. This can be rested on top of a bowl or held by one handle while the cheese is pressed against the sharp side. Most flat graters have several sizes of holes to achieve differently sized shreds.
