The Microplane 38004 Professional Series Fine Grater has a surgical grade stainless steel construction for modern styling. A reusable cover is also included for protection and easy storage. Grate like a professional,with this handy kitchen utensil for grating garlic, zesting a lemon and grating cheese like parmesan. Many uses, in one all stainless kitchen tool that you can clean in the dishwasher. The overall dimensions are 13 inches by 2-5/8 inches by 1 inch with a grating surface of 5-1/4 inches by 2-5/16 inches.