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Title: Thumb leverage required
Review: The primary advantage of this grater over my old rotary is that it is far easier to clean. The diameter of the barrels, the absence of nooks and crannies, and the radiused corners make that easy. The handle can be switched to make use as easy for those who are lefthanded. The handle for the stationary portion has a nonskid pad for the thumb, which is helpful because that is where to press to keep the pressure on the cheese. I find myself choking up on the handle, however, the way one might choke up on a baseball bat. Keeping adequate pressure on the cheese can be a challenge. I have a low tech flat grater, and I no longer resort to that as I did when I wanted to bypass washing the old rotary grater. It's a machine close to perfect. And no grated knuckles!
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