The Pampered Chef Deluxe Cheese Grater #1275 Works for grating cheeses, nuts and even chocolate. Extra-large drum allows cheese to release easily from grater and prevents clogging Blades are bi-directional and can be turned forward or backward while grating. Handle is right-and left-handed user friendly. Dishwasher-safe. It creates a fine consistent grate without clogging due to the extra wide open drum with bi-directional blades.