This beautiful Japanese grater has more surface area than traditional western graters and is not perforated. Japanese graters are designed with a triangular flat solid bottom to rest on the cutting board during use. Due to how nothing escapes the grater, ingredients are shredded much finer than typical graters and flavors stay concentrated. Great for citrus, ginger, wasabi, garlic, and more! This sleek style also gives the user more stable control, while keeping ingredients from being dispersed mid-air. The Bamboo Grater Brush will get all of your ingredients out of the fine teeth. To ensure long term quality, please be sure to always handwash then dry before storing to avoid damages.