Blades are made of 440A Rockwell hardness stainless-steel for long-lasting sharpness and durability * Ergonomic soft-grip handle for a comfortable grip * Microplane"s precise razor-like edges are formed with a revolutionary process called photo-etching, creating edges that grate finely on contact, without the uneven tugging and shredding of inferior graters * Dishwasher-safe * Blade is made in the USA; assembled in Mexico