With a simple twist, cheese lovers can enjoy beautifully sliced cheese - such as Cheddar, Swiss, Gouda and Parmesan - at their desired thickness for sandwiches, cheese platters, gratins, and more. For added versatility and convenience, the upper portion of the blade includes Microplane"s top-selling, original Ribbon Grater surface to allow home cooks and chefs the ability to grate a small amount of soft or hard cheese. For fast results, the Ribbon Grater surface works in both directions.