Comments on: Gadget Review – Microplane Ultimate (not quite) Citrus Tool

By: A.P. (Ben) Benton

A.P. (Ben) Benton — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:45:34 +0000

It really is too bad because it’s a stylish little thing, whisked beautifully through rind, and the side zester made it a handy bar tool too!

Microplane claims to have addressed this issue in the new release of the Ultimate Citrus tool this past June.

But as you say, once bitten twice shy. Zest for the rest of us lies in another product line or brand.

By: Emma

Emma — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 03:57:07 +0000

The same thing is about to happen to mine! One side is broken and I fear the other will break soon, too. Too bad; I love how sharp the blades are, but I won’t replace it with the same model as it’s just too likely to break. I’m holding out for the awesome one at Lee Valley.

By: AP

AP — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:19:47 +0000

Nice! Sounds like you landed one of the pro series…they’re long and skinny, not wide like the Ultimate. That’s totally the direction I think I’m heading so it’s great (grate) LOL to hear it’s a hit.

By: Pam

Pam — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:32:02 +0000

Hi!
Wanted to chime in with my two cents. I have one that is a long guy, bout a foot long. Went to check its name and it’s brand is actually “Microplane”. This sucker is awesome. Very sturdy. My step dad who is a tool junky got it for me, I thought it would have been a tool based one (an actual plane for wood) but the image on the label shows a piece of chocolate.

I have the “ribbon” on which is great (grate?)

By: AP

AP — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:49:05 +0000

Great tip Ruth. Looks like this could be the one. Also spotted a Christmas or two worth of cool tools for the kitchen under the chef gifts section. The pot clip (nooo...not that kind of pot clip) was particularly interesting.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:50:47 +0000

There is a great microplane offereed at Lee Valley. It was originally a wood rasp but proved indispensible in the kitchen. It is an all stainless steel number and also comes with a zest catcher.