I mainly got it for the thick grater for shredding cucumber, carrot, nuts, and cheese. It does its job. It's not something exceptional in terms of construction and doesn't differ from other manual graters. Possibly, a cheaper one would have worked for me. The issues it has, which all graters of this kind have, are: a) the suction cup, which often comes off during use (depending, of course, on the surface of the countertop) and b) the handle, which can come off in case of fast rotation. Otherwise, if the use is smooth, it works fine.