Mercer Culinary M37178 5 Inch Acid-Etched Lemon Lime Zester with Walnut Handle

Mercer Culinary  |  MFG #: M37178  |  Item #: 957620
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  • Stainless steel blade ensures corrosion resistance
  • 10-inch overall length optimizes handling efficiency
  • Acid-etched design maintains sharpness over time
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The Mercer Culinary M37178 Barfly® Bar Zester is a professional-grade citrus zester designed for high-precision food prep in commercial kitchens, bars, and catering operations. Featuring a 10-inch overall length with a 5-inch by 1-inch acid-etched stainless steel blade, this tool provides superior zesting performance for citrus fruits. The walnut wood handle offers ergonomic grip combined with durability, making it suitable for frequent use. Its precise construction ensures clean, thin strips of zest, optimizing flavor extraction and presentation in culinary applications and cocktail preparations. This model is engineered for ease of maintenance and accuracy, ideal for industry professionals requiring reliable zesting tools.

This citrus zester combines a sharp acid-etched stainless steel blade with a sturdy walnut handle for efficient zesting. Its 10-inch length allows comfortable handling during repetitive tasks, while the snap-on plastic cover protects the blade during storage. Suitable for fast-paced kitchens and bar stations, it responds well to frequent cleaning, maintaining edge sharpness over time. Designed for precision, the tool enhances workflow by delivering consistent zest without damaging fruit flesh or pulp. Its ergonomic handle reduces hand fatigue during prolonged use, making it a vital addition for professional bartenders and chefs seeking reliable performance.

Perfect for bartenders, chefs, and catering professionals requiring fast, accurate citrus zesting in commercial kitchens.

The Mercer Culinary M37178 citrus zester is constructed with a 10-inch overall length and features a 5-inch by 1-inch acid-etched stainless steel blade designed for optimal zesting. The tool weighs 0.25 lbs, facilitating comfortable handling during high-volume tasks. The walnut wood handle offers ergonomic support and durability, with a polymer snap-on cover ensuring safe storage when not in use. The blade's corrosion-resistant stainless steel composition maintains edge sharpness over prolonged use. Its dimensions—4 inches wide, 1 inch deep, and 10 inches tall—fit seamlessly into standard kitchen tool racks. Suitable for commercial foodservice operations, it withstands frequent cleaning routines and is compatible with typical sanitizing practices. The utensil is non-electric, requiring no power source, and is designed for handheld operation, ideal for garnish stations and prep lines.

Electrical Compatibility: Not applicable

Material Safety: Food-safe stainless steel and wood, compliant with standard sanitation practices

Storage Features: Snap-on cover enables safe storage

Design Traits: Ergonomic handle reduces fatigue during extended use

Usage Compatibility: Compatible with standard commercial kitchen sanitation protocols

A commercial citrus zester is a precision tool used in professional kitchens and bars to create fine strips of zest from citrus fruits. Specifically, the Mercer Culinary M37178 Barfly® Bar Zester offers industrial-grade stainless steel blades with acid etching for durability and sharpness, combined with a walnut handle for ergonomic comfort. Installed in bar stations and prep areas, this tool facilitates quick, clean zesting essential for flavoring cocktails and garnishing dishes. It is best suited for moderate production environments like busy restaurants, catering services, and hotel kitchens where consistent quality and safety are required.

These commercial lemon lime zesters feature high-quality materials, precise craftsmanship, and ergonomic design, making them ideal for professional kitchens and bar operations requiring moderate throughput. Mercer Culinary M37178 is engineered for efficient zesting during cocktail prep or culinary finishing tasks in various foodservice environments.

Compared to similar citrus zesting tools, the Mercer Culinary M37178 Barfly® Bar Zester offers a durable acid-etched stainless steel blade combined with a sturdy walnut handle, ensuring long-lasting, precise performance. Its compact, ergonomic design enhances workflow efficiency and reduces user fatigue. The snap-on cover simplifies storage and sanitation, improving operational hygiene. Designed specifically for professional bar and kitchen environments, it provides reliable, restaurant-ready performance with minimal maintenance requirements.

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The Mercer Culinary M37178 Barfly® Bar Zester is a professional-grade citrus zester designed for high-precision food prep in commercial kitchens, bars, and catering operations. Featuring a 10-inch overall length with a 5-inch by 1-inch acid-etched stainless steel blade, this tool provides superior zesting performance for citrus fruits. The walnut wood handle offers ergonomic grip combined with durability, making it suitable for frequent use. Its precise construction ensures clean, thin strips of zest, optimizing flavor extraction and presentation in culinary applications and cocktail preparations. This model is engineered for ease of maintenance and accuracy, ideal for industry professionals requiring reliable zesting tools.

Top Mercer Culinary M37178 Features

This citrus zester combines a sharp acid-etched stainless steel blade with a sturdy walnut handle for efficient zesting. Its 10-inch length allows comfortable handling during repetitive tasks, while the snap-on plastic cover protects the blade during storage. Suitable for fast-paced kitchens and bar stations, it responds well to frequent cleaning, maintaining edge sharpness over time. Designed for precision, the tool enhances workflow by delivering consistent zest without damaging fruit flesh or pulp. Its ergonomic handle reduces hand fatigue during prolonged use, making it a vital addition for professional bartenders and chefs seeking reliable performance.

  • Function or performance: Precise zesting with acid-etched steel blade
  • Durability traits: Stainless steel blade resists corrosion and retains sharpness
  • Ease-of-use or maintenance: Snap-on cover simplifies storage and cleaning
  • Real-world use case: Ideal for garnishing cocktails or culinary flavoring
  • Workflow benefit: Ergonomic walnut handle reduces hand fatigue during extended use

Perfect for bartenders, chefs, and catering professionals requiring fast, accurate citrus zesting in commercial kitchens.

Mercer Culinary M37178 Technical Specs

The Mercer Culinary M37178 citrus zester is constructed with a 10-inch overall length and features a 5-inch by 1-inch acid-etched stainless steel blade designed for optimal zesting. The tool weighs 0.25 lbs, facilitating comfortable handling during high-volume tasks. The walnut wood handle offers ergonomic support and durability, with a polymer snap-on cover ensuring safe storage when not in use. The blade's corrosion-resistant stainless steel composition maintains edge sharpness over prolonged use. Its dimensions—4 inches wide, 1 inch deep, and 10 inches tall—fit seamlessly into standard kitchen tool racks. Suitable for commercial foodservice operations, it withstands frequent cleaning routines and is compatible with typical sanitizing practices. The utensil is non-electric, requiring no power source, and is designed for handheld operation, ideal for garnish stations and prep lines.

  • Length: 5 inches
  • Overall Length: 10 inches
  • Blade Material: Acid-etched stainless steel
  • Handle Material: Walnut wood
  • Weight: 0.25 lbs
  • Dimensions: 4" W x 1" D x 10" H
  • Maximum Operating Temperature: Suitable for standard sanitation temperatures
  • Cleaning Method: Hand wash with mild detergent, avoid dishwasher

Electrical Compatibility: Not applicable

Material Safety: Food-safe stainless steel and wood, compliant with standard sanitation practices

Storage Features: Snap-on cover enables safe storage

Design Traits: Ergonomic handle reduces fatigue during extended use

Usage Compatibility: Compatible with standard commercial kitchen sanitation protocols

What is a commercial citrus zester?

A commercial citrus zester is a precision tool used in professional kitchens and bars to create fine strips of zest from citrus fruits. Specifically, the Mercer Culinary M37178 Barfly® Bar Zester offers industrial-grade stainless steel blades with acid etching for durability and sharpness, combined with a walnut handle for ergonomic comfort. Installed in bar stations and prep areas, this tool facilitates quick, clean zesting essential for flavoring cocktails and garnishing dishes. It is best suited for moderate production environments like busy restaurants, catering services, and hotel kitchens where consistent quality and safety are required.

Top Lemon Lime Zesters for Foodservice Settings

These commercial lemon lime zesters feature high-quality materials, precise craftsmanship, and ergonomic design, making them ideal for professional kitchens and bar operations requiring moderate throughput. Mercer Culinary M37178 is engineered for efficient zesting during cocktail prep or culinary finishing tasks in various foodservice environments.

  • Operation Type — suited for moderate-volume culinary and bar use
  • Kitchen Type — fits in compact professional setups
  • Foodservice Category — ideal for prep stations and garnishing
  • Workload Qualification — supports continuous, efficient zesting
  • Use Case — perfect for citrus-based flavor enhancements and presentation

Why Choose Mercer Culinary M37178 Barfly® Bar Zester?

Compared to similar citrus zesting tools, the Mercer Culinary M37178 Barfly® Bar Zester offers a durable acid-etched stainless steel blade combined with a sturdy walnut handle, ensuring long-lasting, precise performance. Its compact, ergonomic design enhances workflow efficiency and reduces user fatigue. The snap-on cover simplifies storage and sanitation, improving operational hygiene. Designed specifically for professional bar and kitchen environments, it provides reliable, restaurant-ready performance with minimal maintenance requirements.

  • Self-contained design suits busy bar and prep stations
  • Robust stainless steel blade ensures consistent zesting quality
  • Ergonomic walnut handle minimizes hand fatigue during extended tasks
  • Compact footprint maximizes storage in tight spaces
  • Durable construction withstands frequent sanitation cycles

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Mercer Culinary M37178 Barfly® Bar Zester 10" OAL 5" X 1"
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Mercer Culinary M37178 5 Inch Acid-Etched Lemon Lime Zester with Walnut Handle

$13.49 $28.70

Mercer Culinary, M37178, Barfly® Bar Zester, 10" OAL, 5" x 1", with snap on plastic cover, acid etched stainless steel blade, walnut wood handle