The Verdict
The OXO Good Grips Etched Box Grater with Removable Zester is a versatile 4-in-1 kitchen tool designed to handle all your grating and slicing needs efficiently. By combining etched stainless steel surfaces with a functional storage container, this etched box grater streamlines prep work while keeping your counters clean.Why We Love It (Key Features)
- Four-in-One Functionality: With a medium grater, coarse grater, slicer, and removable zester on a single unit, you can tackle a variety of ingredients without switching between different tools.
- Etched Stainless Steel Surfaces: These sharp surfaces ensure fast, efficient grating and slicing, making it easy to prepare ingredients for your favorite recipes.
- Integrated Measuring Container: The included container catches and measures your food as you grate, and it comes with a lid to seal in freshness for storage.
- Ergonomic Design: Featuring a soft, non-slip handle and a stable non-slip foot, this tool provides the control and comfort needed for heavy-duty kitchen prep.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Removable zester offers flexibility to use it on the grater, over a bowl, or on a cutting board.
- Angled slicer design provides a smoother, more precise cut.
- Storage container snaps inside the grater for compact organization.
- Backed by the OXO Better Guarantee for peace of mind.
Cons
- As a box-style tool, it occupies more cupboard space than a flat grater.
- Requires careful cleaning and storage due to the sharp etched surfaces.
Who Should Buy This?
This tool is ideal for home cooks who value efficiency and organized prep work. If you frequently grate cheese, zest citrus, or slice vegetables and want a solution that measures your ingredients as you go while minimizing cleanup, this 4-in-1 design is a practical addition to your kitchen arsenal.Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the zester separately from the box grater?
Yes, the removable zester is designed to be used directly on the grater, or it can be detached to use over bowls or cutting boards for added convenience.How does the storage container help with prep work?
The container is designed to catch and measure your freshly-grated food as you work, and it includes a lid to create a seal, allowing you to store leftovers easily.What makes this etched box grater easier to use than standard models?
The combination of sharp etched stainless steel, an angled slicer for smoother cuts, and a non-slip foot provides better control and reduced effort during repetitive grating tasks.
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Box Grater out there! I am so beyond pleased with this item (even though I just got it yesterday). I should really update this when i have used the grater, but so far i have just used my removable zester. The zester is wonderful; comfy to hold and takes the top layer of a lemon off like no other. it doesn’t go deep into the lemons skin; just pure zest. Overall, I can tell the other graters are very sharp and will work well. I love the comfort of this product. the top of the handle has whatever coating it is, so it is very nice to hold. I love the Box at the bottom of the grater, and how i can just grade cheese right into it. I debated on this product, because there are cheaper options out there, but the quality is certainly worth it.Only thing I wish was different is the handle to be a little taller for me to fit the plastic container into it for smaller storage in the cabinet. This is very nit picky, and my only idea how i wish it were different, but I am so happy with this purchase.Variation: Style: Box Grater with Removeable Zester
5.0 out of 5 stars SO GLAD I BOUGHT IT This is one sharp grater. And I mean that literally and figuratively. It grated celery very easily without leaving any strings hanging off the tiny pieces. My old grater was not sharp enough to do that. The cup that snaps on and off the bottom worked beautifully to collect all the celery which I then poured into the salad I was making. Then I tried it on fresh ginger. My old grater would grate the ginger, but not without a lot of work. This grater is so sharp it made easy work out of getting a full tablespoon of grated ginger into the cup in very little time. As stated in the description, it has slide-on guards you can put on over the grates when it’s not in use so you don’t accidentally cut yourself when moving it around or picking it up to use. I’ve used the largest grate and the smaller one, both with equal success. I have not used the zester, yet, which snaps on and off one side. If you’re looking for a very sharp box grater, this is the one to buy. It feels and looks like it’s very well made. Not a kitchen tool that will fall apart after a year or two of use. I recommend this to anyone enthusiastically.Variation: Style: Box Grater with Removeable Zester
5.0 out of 5 stars The box, the removable zester and the quality of the steel make a great product I’ll start with the only minor negative aspect: the side with the large hole to be used as a slicer isn’t that great. It has only one slot and the grater is still too narrow. Even cucumber are a bit of a pain to slice on this.Everything else in the design and quality of the product is somewhat impressive. For fifty years I have used cheap graters and I initially thought that this purchase was a bit silly in terms of cost, but after a few weeks of use I have absolutely no regret.The grating grids are very sharp and extremely well shaped, making it very easy to grate and to clean. The steel seems to be of good quality but I haven’t had it for long enough to discuss the durability.The box that fits the bottom of the grater is incredibly convenient – I with there were two.The removable zester is the most accurate zester I have ever used: you get all the zest and none of the white underlayer. It is also reasonably sized, even for someone with very large hands.Variation: Style: Box Grater with Removeable Zester
5.0 out of 5 stars This one is a lifetime keeper After trying out this superb grater, I gave away the others. For years I’ve been switching off from a cute little French lady whose skirt is a grater — very cute, too small — a long narrow fine grater and very fine indeed — a curved medium grater I could never get to hold still if I was grating hard cheese — they’re all gone, gone, gone. Oxo’s grater is fabulous. The handle is comfortable. You can get a good grip, and the construction is so strong, it’s easy to keep it steady even if you’re grating granite (only kidding). Every blade works wonders, the catch basin that comes with it is perfect, and the detachable zester/fine grater is absolutely wonderful. Worth every penny.Variation: Style: Box Grater with Removeable Zester
5.0 out of 5 stars Big Upgrade from my Old Grater Variation: Style: Box Grater with Removeable Zester
5.0 out of 5 stars Grateful Shred! It is the Gratest! Sharp, but not dangerously so. Thick, ergonomic handle that is easy to hold. Three different hole sizes, plus a slicer, that can be used on a wide variety of different foods, whether cheeses, carrots, cucumbers for tzatziki, potatoes for hash browns. The removable zester is great for making powdery parmesan or cotija, finely grating garlic, or nutmeg nuts (whether you remove it or not is up to you!). And the 300ml (1 1/2 cup) storage box is super handy! The included lid to the box was a bit malformed when I received it, but I soaked it in very hot water and bent it into shape, and now it seals perfectly. I have a lot of other OXO stuff in my kitchen, and the brand always seems to be quality.Variation: Style: Box Grater with Removeable Zester
4.0 out of 5 stars Works well This works great as a greater semicolon however, I find the little box at the bottom useless as it’s kind of hard to great with it on and the cheese flies out the front a little bit anyway. I still really like it and just use it without the bottom box. Sounded like a great idea, but didn’t quite work. I do love the removable small grater.Variation: Style: Box Grater with Removeable Zester
5.0 out of 5 stars Durable and functional grater This is a great grater! The removable zester is perfect. It has a nice grip and doesn’t wobble while grating. The removable container is great for storing freshly grated parmesan. I find it is easy to clean and should last a long time. OXO makes great products!Variation: Style: Box Grater with Removeable Zester