Others shared that it doubles as a nutmeg grater, which is true (though I’ve never escaped a nutmeg grating unscathed). Many more people agreed with the hard cheese theory, to which I say ...

The owner inherited this nutmeg grater from her father. Nutmegs were very expensive when they first arrived in the country - only the wealthy would have been able to afford them.

When using a microplane or dedicated nutmeg grater, take precautions such as using a food guard or cut-resistant gloves to save your fingers from the incredibly sharp, small blades. You can also ...