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The rounded edge catches the nutmeg perfectly on the first pass, so I'm not wrestling with the fruit like I did with my old flat grater. It's small enough to toss in a drawer but sturdy enough that the motion feels solid every time I use it. I've already used it three times this week for coffee and

The handle sits so naturally in my palm that I reach for it even when a recipe calls for pre-ground spice. Freshly grated nutmeg over oatmeal and mulled cider tastes like a whole different ingredient, and it takes maybe ten seconds to do the job.

I was surprised how quickly it grates a whole nutmeg — the sharp teeth really make short work of it. The handle feels solid and the ergonomic shape makes it easy to grip while grating.