The Microplane slider attachment lets you grate right down to the end of an ingredient, whilst keeping your fingers clear of the blades. Fill the small compartment with the ingredient of your choice, and slide the attachment back-and-forth across the grater. The slider attachment fits all graters in the Microplane Gourmet range. Microplane’s story begins in Canada in 1994. A housewife was frustrated that her kitchen graters were not up to the task of zesting an orange – instead of neatly removing the zest they would tear, catch and stick. In a flash of inspiration, she took a woodworking tool from her husband’s workshop. The super-sharp blades effortlessly shaved the orange zest, and the idea for Microplane was born. Microplanes are now the graters of choice for professional chefs and home cooks all over the world. Hand wash only.