Mercer Culinary M35405 8-7/8 Inch Manual Grater Extra Coarse Narrow Stainless Steel Handle Plastic

The Mercer Culinary M35405 MercerGrates™ Grater is a professional-grade manual grating tool designed for precise shredding in commercial kitchens. Crafted by Mercer Culinary, this grater features an 8-7/8" x 1-3/16" stainless steel blade with a 15" overall length, optimized for durability and efficiency. Its extra coarse-narrow grating surface, composed of 18/8 stainless steel blades, provides high-performance output suitable for foodservice applications such as cheese shredding, vegetable preparation, and coarse grating tasks. Engineered for heavy-duty use, it offers a reliable solution for high-volume food processing environments where consistent performance and longevity are essential.

Top Mercer Culinary M35405 MercerGrates™ Features

The MercerGrates™ M35405 manual grater is tailored for commercial foodservice to deliver efficient coarse and narrow grating. Its stainless steel blades ensure corrosion resistance and long-term sharpness, while the rounded Santoprene® and polypropylene handles provide ergonomic comfort and slip resistance during extended use. The handle hole facilitates convenient hanging storage, streamlining kitchen workflows. Designed for rigorous daily use, this grater effortlessly integrates into busy prep lines or high-volume food stations, enhancing productivity and sanitation with its durable construction.

• Functionality: Features an 8-7/8" x 1-3/16" grating surface for versatile coarse/narrow tasks
• Durability: Made with 18/8 stainless steel blades resistant to corrosion and wear
• Ease of Maintenance: Fully washable with disassembly for sanitation and quick cleaning
• Use Case: Optimized for high-volume cheese, vegetable, and ingredient prep
• Workflow Efficiency: Lightweight design with hanging handle hole for storage flexibility

Ideal for professional kitchens requiring robust manual graters for daily food prep activities

Mercer Culinary M35405 MercerGrates™ Technical Specs

This MercerGrates™ M35405 manual grater is constructed from high-quality stainless steel blades, measuring 8-7/8" x 1-3/16", mounted on a durable handle assembly of rounded Santoprene® and polypropylene for ergonomic handling. It weighs approximately 0.42 lbs, facilitating easy maneuverability in busy kitchen environments. The grater’s overall length measures 15 inches, with a blade thickness consistent with professional standards, designed to withstand intensive use. It is primarily intended for manual operation, with a focus on coarse and narrow shredding tasks. The unit complies with food safety requirements as it features stainless steel components and food-safe handle materials, ensuring sanitation and ease of cleaning. Perfectly suited for installation in food prep stations, this tool supports high-volume culinary workflows requiring precision and durability.

• Dimensions: 15" overall length, 8-7/8" x 1-3/16" blade size
• Material: 18/8 stainless steel blades, Santoprene® and polypropylene handles
• Weight: 0.42 lbs for ease of handling in busy kitchens
• Cleaning: Dishwasher safe; disassembly recommended for sanitation
• Storage: Handle hole for wall mounting or hanging storage
• Construction: Compatible with standard food prep stations, designed for manual use
• Food Safety: Stainless steel and food-grade handle materials ensure sanitation

• Work Environment: Suitable for high-volume food processing in commercial kitchens
• Electrical Requirements: Not applicable
• Connection Needs: Manual operation; no electrical hookup required
• Installation Considerations: For wall-hanging, requires wall mounting hardware
• Usage Conditions: Designed for wet and dry food ingredients, resistant to corrosion and wear

What is a commercial grater?

A commercial grater is a heavy-duty kitchen tool designed for repetitive shredding, grating, and slicing of various food ingredients in high-volume settings. The Mercer Culinary M35405 MercerGrates™ is a robust manual grater equipped with stainless steel blades, ideal for foodservice environments such as restaurants, cafeterias, and catering operations. It is installed in food prep stations where efficiency, sanitation, and durability are critical for consistent ingredient preparation, supporting tasks like cheese shredding and vegetable coarse grating in mid-volume restaurant service.

Top manual graters for foodservice settings

Built with commercial grade stainless steel and ergonomic handles, the Mercer Culinary M35405 MercerGrates™ offers reliable performance for medium-volume kitchen workflows. Designed for high durability and ease of maintenance, it is best suited for professional food prep stations requiring precise coarse and narrow grating in restaurant or catering environments. Mercer Culinary M35405 is an efficient, restaurant-ready manual grater for commercial kitchens with moderate throughput demands.

• operation type — medium-volume food processing stations
• kitchen setting — compact and robust food prep areas
• foodservice category — restaurant and catering kitchens
• workload qualifier — moderate throughput daily use
• use case — efficient vegetable and cheese preparation in busy kitchens

Why Choose Mercer Culinary MercerGrates™ M35405

What sets the MercerGrates™ M35405 apart is its durable stainless steel blades and ergonomic handle design, optimized for demanding foodservice operations. Its compact, lightweight construction facilitates quick handling and cleaning, while the hanging handle enhances storage options. With high-quality materials and precise engineering, it supports efficient ingredient preparation, reducing prep time and ensuring sanitation in professional kitchens.

• Self-contained design with stainless steel blades for longevity
• Lightweight and easy to maneuver for fast food prep
• Hanging handle for space-efficient storage
• Corrosion-resistant materials suitable for wet environments
• Ergonomic handle reduces user fatigue during extended use