* The radish grater allows you to grate radish with surprisingly little force * Ceramics spikes used for grating are approximately 3 times harder than stainless steel * Handmade by craftsmen, including the spikes, which are hand picked as well * A beautiful dish to have on the table for quick seasonings An essential tool to grate seasonings for Japanese cuisine such as wasabi, ginger and radish. The rough surface with ceramic makes ingredients to be easily grated. It is also easy to clean. Silicon attached to the bottom of the plate prevents slipping while using it. This unique grater is crafted by a family company specialising in mortars and rasp graters since 1925\. Based in the Iwami region of Shimane Prefecture, Japan, it preserves the rustic Iwami-yaki pottery tradition. The raw material, Iwami clay, is renowned for its excellent durability. To create this grater they use a method that involves embedding ceramic fragments that are approximately three times harder than stainless