Blade Material | Heavy-duty grating (cheese, hard veggies) | Stainless Steel (ASTM A240 Grade 304) ▲▲▲ (Resists corrosion for 1,000+ uses) Industry: Carbon Steel (ASTM A109) Base: 304 Advanced: Surgical-Grade 316 | Superior durability and hygiene Resists rust in wet environments | Slightly heavier than plastic blades Base: 150g ▲ Advanced: 145g ▲▲ |
Handle Design | Ergonomic kitchen tasks | ABS Plastic with Circular Cutout ▲▲ (Ergonomic Index: 8.2/10) Industry: Basic Grip Base: ABS Advanced: Non-Slip Coating (Friction: 0.8)
| Reduces hand fatigue Lightweight (35g ▲) Advanced: Slip-resistant ▲▲ | May deform under extreme heat (Base: 80°C ▲ Advanced: 120°C ▲▲) |
Weight | Travel or compact kitchens | Total Weight: 185g ▲▲ (ISO 830:1984) Industry: 220g+ Base: 185g Advanced: 160g ▲▲▲ | Easy to carry and store Compact size (12cm × 6cm × 3cm ▲▲) | Less sturdy for very tough tasks (e.g., grating frozen veggies) |
Durability | High-frequency use (commercial kitchens) | Blade Thickness: 0.8mm ▲▲ (ASTM F1918) Industry: 0.5mm Base: 0.8mm Advanced: 1.0mm ▲▲▲ | Maintains sharpness after 500+ uses ▲▲ Advanced: 1,000+ uses ▲▲▲ | Higher cost for advanced versions |
Versatility | Multi-ingredient prep (cheese/chocolate) | Adjustable Blade Settings ▲ (3 hole sizes: 1.5mm, 2mm, 3mm) Industry: Fixed Blade Base: 2 sizes Advanced: 4 sizes ▲▲▲ | Cuts textures from fine to coarse ▲▲ Advanced: Serrated edge for citrus ▲▲▲ | Requires manual adjustment (slower than single-use tools) |
Eco-Friendliness | Sustainable kitchen practices | Recyclable ABS (RoHS Compliant) ▲▲ (Recycled Content: 30% ▲ Advanced: 50% ▲▲) Industry: Non-Recyclable Plastic | Meets EU Waste Framework Directive ▲▲ Advanced: Carbon-Neutral Packaging | Eco-materials may cost 20% more than standard plastics |