This tool grates fresh nutmeg at a rapid pace. A long, slender tool with razor-sharp steel blades, this kitchen gadget is especially suitable for those who crave freshly grated nutmeg. Its sharp, stainless-steel blades do the hard work. As always, be careful to keep your fingers away from the blades when working with slippery hot spices such as cinnamon. The Microplane spice Cheese Grater is excellent for grating nuts, dried red chilies, ginger, and fibrous substances such as walnuts.